Susan Butterworth
Susan Butterworth, M.A., M.Div, is a writer, teacher, singer, and lay minister. She leads Song & Stillness: Taizé @ MIT, a weekly ecumenical service of contemplative Taizé prayer at the interfaith chapel at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She teaches writing and literature to college undergraduates and writes book reviews, essays, and literary reference articles.
Sermons and Bible Studies
People of the Incarnation, Christmas Day (II) – 2015
Light has sprung up for the righteous, and joyful gladness for those who are truehearted! Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, and give thanks to God’s holy name! (Psalm 97) […]
Bible Study: Last Sunday After Epiphany (B) – 2015
2 Kings 2:1-12 There are two stories in this beautiful passage from Second Kings. One is the dramatic story of Elijah’s ascent to heaven, rich with imagery of God in […]
Bible Study: Epiphany 5 (B) – 2015
Isaiah 40:21-31 This passage is from Second Isaiah, written toward the end of the Babylonian exile. The prophet promises the people of Israel that deliverance from exile in Babylon is […]
Bible Study: Epiphany 4 (B) – 2015
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 This passage defines the nature of a true prophet. A prophet is a gift from God. A true prophet is obliged to speak God’s truth – good news […]
Bible Study: Epiphany 3 (B) – 2015
Jonah 3:1-5, 10 The Hebrew prophet Jonah has been sent by God to foretell the destruction of the city of Nineveh. Jonah is reluctant, and tries to escape God’s call. […]
Bible Study: Epiphany 2 (B) – 2015
1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) This first half of this Sunday’s passage, the story of God’s call to Samuel, is often left to stand alone. It is made even deeper and […]
Estudio Bíblico: Último Domingo después de Epifanía (B) – 2015
2 Reyes 2:1-12 Hay dos historias en este hermoso pasaje del Segundo Libro de los Reyes. Una de ellas es la dramática historia del ascenso de Elías al cielo, rica […]
Estudio Bíblico: Epifanía 5 (B) – 2015
Isaías 40:21-31 Este pasaje es del segundo Isaías, escrito hacia el final del exilio babilónico. El profeta promete al pueblo de Israel que la liberación del exilio en Babilonia llegará […]
Estudio Bíblico: Epifanía 4 (B) – 2015
Deuteronomio 18:15-20 Este paso define la naturaleza de un verdadero profeta. Un profeta es un regalo de Dios. Un verdadero profeta está obligado a decir la verdad de Dios – […]
Estudio Bíblico: Epifanía 3 (B) – 2015
Jonás 3:1-5, 10 El profeta hebreo Jonás ha sido enviado por Dios para predecir la destrucción de la ciudad de Nínive. Jonás se resiste y trata de escapar de la […]
Estudio Bíblico: Epifanía 2 (B) – 2015
1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) La primera mitad del pasaje de este domingo, el relato del llamado de Dios a Samuel, con frecuencia se queda solo. Se hace más profundo y […]
Bible Study: Advent 3 (B) – 2014
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 In this passage from Third Isaiah, the exiles have returned from Babylon. Their task is to rebuild the city: to create a new Jerusalem. The theme is […]
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