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Year A After Pentecost Proper 17

Year A After Pentecost Proper 17
Year A After Pentecost Proper 17 (grayscale)

Scripture

Testament: Old Testament

Book: Exodus

Chapter: 3

Verse: 14

Lectionary

Year: A

Season: Season After Pentecost

Week: Proper 17

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Lectionary Meaning

Theological Focus

Ordinary Time focuses on the growth of the church and the unfolding of God’s redemptive history. This Sunday emphasizes the holiness of God’s presence and the unexpected ways the Divine breaks into the mundane rhythms of our lives, calling us to a higher purpose.

Scriptural Connection

Moses’ encounter at the burning bush in Exodus 3 reveals a God who hears the cries of the oppressed. In our modern context, this reminds us that holy ground is often found in the midst of suffering, calling us to remove our shoes and listen for the voice of the Great I AM.

Sermon Ideas

Preachers might explore the 'I AM' name as a source of ontological security. Focus on the tension between Moses’ inadequacy and God’s sufficiency, encouraging the congregation to recognize their own burning bush moments where God calls them to participate in the work of liberation.