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Rise to the Occasion | The Rev. Dr. Allen F. Robinson | Sunday, September 27, 2026

“Today’s Gospel lesson is really a tricky one,” said the Rev. Dr. Allen F. Robinson. “It’s not one of my favorite texts because it’s actually disjointed. Jesus goes from cleansing the temple, to teaching, to giving a parable of two sons. But the important message for us to consider is, ‘Who gave you this authority?’ Who gave you the authority to do what you do, and to behave the way you behave, and to call yourself a Christian?” 
The Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:23-32) contrasts a rebellious son who does what his father asks and an obedient-sounding son who doesn’t follow through. “On the surface, it seems like a very simple parable,” continued Rev. Allen. “But Jesus was doing something profound in the presence of the authorities. He was holding a mirror up to say, ‘You believe that you are like the first son, but your behavior reflects that of the second.’ In other words, you like to remind people that you are holy, but your actions and your behavior say otherwise.”
Sometimes it’s difficult being a Christian. May we all rise to the occasion to love one another, spread the Good News, and make a difference.

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Grace Church Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY

The Reverend Dr. Allen F. Robinson, Rector
The Reverend Leandra Lisa Lambert, Associate Rector
Paul Richard Olson, Organist & Choirmaster