Second Sunday After Pentecost

Introduction to the Day
This Sunday’s texts paint startling pictures of the horrific nature of sin. The church’s repeated celebration of holy communion counters that tragic reality in a continued showing forth of the death of Jesus until he comes again. It is a dramatic declaration of “how much God has done for you.”

Readings:
Isaiah 65:1-9 -- The prophet sent to a rebellious people
Galatians 3:23-29 -- In baptism, clothed with Christ; no longer Jew or Greek
Luke 8:26-39 -- Jesus casts out demons possessing a man of the Gerasenes