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 …
Sermon 03.29.24 – Here I AM
The Word this Good Friday – 03.29.24
Isaiah 52:13--53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:16-25; John 18:1--19:42 From our Lord's wondrous example of generous love, we move to the scandal of the cross. How did it come to this? Was it necessary? This is one of those times when the original text, in this case Koine Greek, is helpful. When the soldiers and the …
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