As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have three commentaries and two sermons to write and deliver over the next few weeks. The progress report so far? I have two commentaries done or nearly done, one revving its engine, and then I’ll be free and clear to work on the sermons.
That’s a work load that makes me long for a retreat, at least in my daydreams. But even without that, it’s quite an honor to be entrusted with two sermons and three deliveries of said sermons by around the time of the first of the year.
I’m glad my prayer life is better now than it was a year ago, or I’d be more stressed out by this; as it is, the writing is going pretty smoothly, and feels like a natural outgrowth of the study and prayer involved. Praise the L-RD!
Final commentary before I write my sermons nearly done
Monday, November 30th, 2009
I have one more commentary to finish writing before I can dig into my sermons, and it’s nearly done! In fact, were I not blogging tonight – which I need to since it’s deadline week – I would have finished it by now.
One of the things I enjoy is the chance to teach the same topic again from a different emphasis. This final Torah portion I’m teaching before writing my sermons is like that.
I taught this portion last year and focused on the shadows of Messiah found in the life of Joseph. This year, I’m focusing on what we can learn from Joseph when it comes to resisting temptation; not just that he does it, but how he does it.
I’m still leaning toward my sermons focusing on the topic of Making It Real, but I’m remaining open in my prayer life for the L-RD to direct me to another topic if He wishes. We should know soon.
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