The Word this Sunday – 05.05.24
6th Sunday of Easter Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 This Sunday, as Jesus elaborates on his image as the vine, the Revised Common Lectionary moves us from “abide in me” (John 15:4) to “abide in my love” (verse 9). Both are proclaimed in the Greek imperative form. Therefore, both statements are …
Sermon 04.28.24 – Love that Flows
The Word this Sunday – 04.28.24
5th Sunday of Easter Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8 The 5th Sunday of the Resurrection brings another agricultural image—this time with undertones of plant physiology—about the presence of God incarnate in the human form of Jesus from Nazareth (I AM, see https://wp.me/p9drFo-tN). The setting differs from the Good Shepherd discourse in …
The Word this Sunday – 04.21.24
Good Shepherd Sunday - 4th Sunday of Easter Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18 I AM is code word for Yahweh’s presence. The divine shepherd who promised restoration and abundant life for those who believe is here to lay down his life for the people (John 10:15). The good shepherd discourse in …
Sermon 04.14.24 – The Embodiment of Christ
The Word this Sunday – 04.14.24
3rd Sunday of Easter Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48 On this third Sunday of Easter, the revised common lectionary presents Luke’s version of Jesus's post-resurrection appearance to the disciples. Some of the same themes are present. The disciples are afraid and still doubting. Then Jesus makes himself present in flesh and …
Sermon 03.31.24 – Go and Tell
The Word this Sunday – 03.31.24
Easter - Resurrection of Our Lord Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8 Mark's depiction of the resurrection may fall a little flat. It is concise and almost devoid of emotion, except for verse 8, believed to be the original short end of his gospel. "Terror and amazement seized them; and they …
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