Summary: Sarah discusses the New Testament texts for Lectionary 23, the week of September 4, 2016. Paul's letter to Philemon encourages Philemon to make a transformative choice based on his relationship with Christ. The Gospel of Luke 14:25-33 is a difficult text wherein Jesus tells his would-be followers that they must hate their brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers in order to follow him. Both texts are about the choices we make and how those choices matter. Follow the GSMC Bible Study Podcast at http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html
