Let Go, and Do Not Be Afraid
(Paid Version)- Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 21:8-21; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39
This week’s readings can be found here.
Genesis 21:8-21 1
In the birth of Isaac (21:1-7), God has fulfilled his promise to Abraham. Yet, in our reading today, the tone of the story drastically shifts. This child has been born into conflict.
Our story today takes place at Isaac’s weaning party. In this culture, this may have been a third birthday. Many child…