In this episode Sarah discusses the Lectionary 20 New Testament texts assigned for the week of August 14, 2016. Hebrews 11:29—12:2 discusses the “great cloud of witnesses” who have gone before us: The people in our lives who encourage us in our faith. Luke 12:49-56 presents a picture of a (seemingly) very cranky Jesus who speaks the truth even when we aren’t sure we want to hear it.<br /><br />Follow the GSMC BIble Study Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html" rel="noopener">http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html</a>