Second Sunday in Lent Luke 13:31-35

Genesis 15:1-13, 17-18

Psalm 27

Philippians 13:31-35

Luke 13:31-35

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Stuart R. Strachan, Jr.

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Date Added

Jan 22, 2022

AIM Commentary

Ancient Lens

What can we learn from the historical context?

On the Road to Jerusalem

Luke 13 begins with Jesus teaching on the nature of the kingdom of God and it concludes with our passage, in which Jesus has a conversation with a group of Pharisees warning Jesus about Herod Antipas’ (the Tetrarch) desire to kill him.

It doesn’t seem like much of a stretch to connect the kingdom of God clashing with the kingdom of this world (Herod’s rule and desire to wipe Jesus out). Jesus is on the road to Jerusalem, wrapping up his earthly ministry in Galilee and making this final descent (so to speak) into the spiritual and political capital of the Jewish people.…

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Author

Stuart R. Strachan, Jr.

Founder and Executive Director, The Pastor's Workshop

Stuart is an ordained Presbyterian pastor and the founder and lead curator of The Pastor’s Workshop, a resource dedicated to equipping church leaders for effective ministry. Rooted in the vision of Ephesians 4, his greatest passion is empowering the saints for the work of the church. Stuart loves preaching, teaching, and helping congregations discover what it means to follow Jesus faithfully in the complexities of the 21st century.

Having grown up in diverse regions such as Boston, New York, Connecticut, and Southern California, Stuart brings a broad perspective to his ministry. He has served churches in various roles across California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Washington, enriching his understanding of ministry in different contexts.

Stuart is married to Colleen, who works as a Spiritual Formation Lead at Compassion International in Colorado Springs. Together, they have two children whom they cherish deeply.

In his free time, Stuart enjoys gardening, golf, diving into a good book, and rooting for his favorite baseball and basketball teams.

If you’re interested in inviting Stuart to speak at your conference, retreat, or event, please reach out to The Pastor’s Workshop for more details. His blend of wisdom, warmth, and practical insight will be a blessing to your gathering.