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.<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>