Bible Titles: Pericopes for Commentary

Abridged

Philip G. Roets STL, SSL

1. 1.

   "I Want To Go Home."

   Prodigal Son

   Luke 15:11–32

2. 2.

   "A Bumper Crop — Every Year!"

   The Parable of the Farmer Sowing the Grain

   Matt. 13:4–23

3. 3.

   "Who's Boss Here?"

   Jesus is Master of the Sabbath. Eating grain on the Sabbath.

   Matt. 12:1–8; 12:9–14; 12:22–32

4. 4.

   "The Right of Eminent Domain."

   Creation story

   Gen. 1:1–2:4

5. 5.

   "Happiness (Eden) Is a Reward for Labor, not a Gratuitous Gift!"

   Second Creation Story

   Gen. 2:5–4:26

6. 6.

   "Is your word good?"

   Matt. 12:33–37

7. 7.

   "Who sowed these weeds?"

   Matt. 13:24–30; 13:36–43

8. 8.

   "Big Events Start Small." / "Power That Permeates!" / "A Life's Savings for a Dream!" / "Separate the Catch." / "Treasures: New and Old!"

   Mustard seed and related parables

   Matt. 13:31–35; 13:44–50; 13:51–52

9. 9.

   "Home Town Boy Not Accepted!"

   Matt. 13:53–58

10. 10.

    "John Baptist Loses Head. Wins Crown!"

    Matt. 14:1–12

11. 11.

    "A King who Is to Die. A Bedrock that Is to Tremble and Fall!"

    Confession of Peter

    Matt. 16:13–23

12. 12.

    "Faith Without Works Is Dead!"

    Matt. 18:23–35; James 2:14–17

13. 13.

    "Do You Call This Justice?"

    Matt. 20:1–16

14. 14.

    "Are You Dressed for the Occasion?"

    Matt. 22:1–14

15. 15.

    "Withering Woes."

    Matt. 23:13–32

16. 16.

    "What Did You Receive?"

    Matt. 25:14–30

17. 17.

    "Who Is My Neighbor, Today?"

    Luke 10:34–37

18. 18.

    "When You Pray, Pray Thus!"

    Matt. 6:9–13

19. 19.

    "Money and Possessions: Don't hoard! Don't fear! Help others!"

    Luke 12:13–34

20. 20.

    "Be Happy when Others Succeed."

    Lost sheep, lost coin

    Luke 15:4–10

21. 21.

    "Give Me a Glass of Water."

    John 4:1–42

22. 22.

    "Cast Not the First Stone."

    John 8:1–11

23. 23.

    "There Has to Be a Shepherd."

    John 10:1–18

24. 24.

    "Who Are You Trying to Fool?"

    Acts 5:1–11

25. 25.

    "Shepherds Curious: Who Is in the Cave?"

    Luke 2:1–20

26. 26.

    "Wise Men Follow the Sun; Search Ends in Small Town."

    Matt. 2:1–12

27. 27.

    "Jewish Teenager Puzzles Teachers with His Ideas and Questions."

    Luke 2:41–50

28. 28.

    "New Leader Put to Test!"

    Matt. 4:1–11

29. 29.

    "Wily King Outsmarted by Visitors! Couple from Nazareth Seek Safety in Egypt!"

    Matt. 2:1–18

30. 30.

    "Evil King Dies! Exiled Couple Return Home with Child."

    Matt. 2:19–23

31. 31.

    "Fiery Preacher Verbally Attacks Dishonest Leaders!"

    Matt. 3:1–12

32. 32.

    "Cousins Meet at the River — Played Together as Kids. John wants his cousin, Jesus, to take the lead. Jesus declines. 'We'll both try to reach the crowds.'"

    Matt. 3:13–17

33. 33.

    "Happiness Is Possible but Work Is Demanded!"

    Beatitudes

    Matt. 5:1–16

34. 34.

    "Law Not Abolished But Wisely Applied!"

    Matt. 5:17–48

35. 35.

    "Helping Others Is Not a SRO!"

    Standing room only

    Matt. 6:1–4

36. 36.

    "Pray! Don't Babble."

    Matt. 6:1–15

37. 37.

    "Make Sure There Is Something Left When You Finish Working."

    Matt. 6:19–21

38. 38.

    "It Won't Work: Serving Two Masters."

    Matt. 6:24

39. 39.

    "Work. Don't Worry. Do Your Part and Let God Do His!"

    Matt. 6:25–34

40. 40.

    "Splinters and Planks!"

    Matt. 7:1–5

41. 41.

    "Keep Asking! ... An Answer Is There."

    Matt. 7:7–11

42. 42.

    "Golden Rule! Narrow Gate! False Prophets: A Dead Tree Does Not Bear Fruit."

    Matt. 7:12–20

File was incomplete at time of author's death 10/02.