Rescue

The Very Rev. Tracey Lind
August 13, 2023
Proper 14A – Gen 37.1-4,12-28 | Psalm 105 | Romans 10.5-15 | Mt 14.22-33

The scripture readings appointed for this week are rich and challenging, and the common thread of universal salvation lies below the surface.  So let’s take a deep dive into these turbulent and muddy waters and see how they come together.

This morning’s passage from Genesis is the story of Joseph, the boy with a coat of many colors.  It’s a tale of betrayal and abandonment, rescue and reward.  It’s also a story of restoration and reconciliation. …

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