Psalm 25:1-10; Leviticus 10:1-20; Luke 9:37-62

All three readings reveal the down-to-earthiness of YHWH (the LORD, all caps). The psalmist speaks directly to YHWH, recognizing his presence in his life: Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old" (v. 6). In the Leviticus reading Moses becomes angry with Aaron's sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, for not eating the sin offering in order to bear the sins of the people (Lv 6:26, Lv 6:29). Jesus heals the boy who convulses and foams at the mouth because of an unclearn spirit. He then bids his people to follow him at all costs: once we take the plow in hand, we can't turn back. It's all or nothing in following Jesus! The ultimate down-to-earthiness in the reading is that the Son of Man will be betrayed into the hands of men–for you and me! Sinners kill Jesus. Jesus save them!