Sermon Introduction –
Following Jesus is not always easy. Have there ever been times when faith has felt challenging? Or maybe even frightening? What does God have to say to you in those moments? Jesus teaches us to be disciples and that calling is not always easy!
Introduction to this week’s readings
When Amos reports his vision of God judging Israel for its mistreatment of the poor, he becomes a threat to the power of the priests and the king. John the Baptist also speaks truth to power, and Herod has him killed. In Herod’s fear that Jesus is John returned from the dead, we may hear hope for the oppressed: all the prophets killed through the ages are alive in Jesus. We are called to witness to justice in company with them, and to proclaim God’s saving love.
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