For Proper 15, Year C, Pentecost 10 , the readings center around themes of divine judgment, prophetic truth, and the tension between peace and division. Here are several key words and phrases that emerge from the appointed texts:
🔥 Thematic Keywords
Jeremiah (Track 2)
Prophecy & Truth – Jeremiah 23:23–29 contrasts false dreams with the power of God’s word
Hammer & Fire (God’s Word) – Metaphors for divine truth breaking through deception (Jeremiah 23:29)
Isaiah (Track 1)
Vineyard – Symbol of Israel and divine expectation (Isaiah 5:1–7)
Justice & Righteousness – God’s desired fruits, contrasted with bloodshed and cries (Isaiah 5:7)
Psalm 82
Rescue &Deliverance – Psalm 82 calls for justice for the weak and needy
Hebrews
Faith – Central to Hebrews 11:29–12:2, highlighting perseverance and trust in God’s promises
Cloud of Witnesses – A poetic image of spiritual ancestors encouraging endurance (Hebrews 12:1)
Luke
Fire – Both destructive and purifying; Jesus speaks of bringing fire to the earth (Luke 12:49)
Division – Jesus foretells familial and societal division as a consequence of his mission (Luke 12:51–53)
Interpretation of Signs – Jesus critiques the crowd’s inability to discern spiritual realities (Luke 12:54–56)