We look at the Gospel narratives through the eyes of the Holy Spirit and discover that the Spirit was present and active from start to finish, as is the case with the entire Biblical account from Genesis to Revelation. How can we think about the Holy Spirit and the work of the Spirit in the world today? Perhaps the work of artists can give us some clues on how to proceed.
On this Easter Sunday we look at the encounter with the empty tomb through the eyes of John. The salvation of the created order is made possible and the Kingdom ushered in through the resurrection of Jesus; an event that shapes the future of the world.
On this Easter Sunday we look at the encounter with the empty tomb through the eyes of John. The salvation of the created order is made possible and the Kingdom ushered in through the resurrection of Jesus; an event that shapes the future of the world.
On Palm Sunday - Passion Sunday, we recall the sudden transition of a group of people from shouting a welcome to Jesus as a coming King to crying out "Crucify him!" What could bring about such a change? It seems that the calls of "Hosanna" (save us) meant one thing to the people and quite another to Jesus. When we misunderstand who Jesus is and what his message means, we can see discipleship destroyed and replaced by ugliness.
On Palm Sunday - Passion Sunday, we recall the sudden transition of a group of people from shouting a welcome to Jesus as a coming King to crying out "Crucify him!" What could bring about such a change? It seems that the calls of "Hosanna" (save us) meant one thing to the people and quite another to Jesus. When we misunderstand who Jesus is and what his message means, we can see discipleship destroyed and replaced by ugliness.
When two Gentiles approach the disciples with the words, "We wish to see Jesus" and that message is transmitted to Jesus, we see a response that looks to the glorification of Jesus as a means to take away the barriers between Jews and gentiles. Later, Paul explicates this new reality with his words about men and women, slaves and free people, in addition to Jews and Gentiles. This new reality gives us our primary identification as Christians and signals the task of tearing down barriers so that ...
When two Gentiles approach the disciples with the words, "We wish to see Jesus" and that message is transmitted to Jesus, we see a response that looks to the glorification of Jesus as a means to take away the barriers between Jews and gentiles. Later, Paul explicates this new reality with his words about men and women, slaves and free people, in addition to Jews and Gentiles. This new reality gives us our primary identification as Christians and signals the task of tearing down barriers so that ...
As Jesus gathers with friends to eat, Mary anoints his feet with perfume and wipes them with her hair. Judas objects to such extravagance and Jesus responds with "You always have the poor with you ...". What was he saying and how should our call to be in service alongside the poor be shaped by these words?
As Jesus gathers with friends to eat, Mary anoints his feet with perfume and wipes them with her hair. Judas objects to such extravagance and Jesus responds with "You always have the poor with you ...". What was he saying and how should our call to be in service alongside the poor be shaped by these words?
As we continue to discuss the story of Lazarus we see that Jesus places his emphasis on life and living it in discipleship and not on death and what happen beyond that. The call is one of immediacy. As the saying goes, "If not now, when? If not us, who?"
As we continue to discuss the story of Lazarus we see that Jesus places his emphasis on life and living it in discipleship and not on death and what happen beyond that. The call is one of immediacy. As the saying goes, "If not now, when? If not us, who?"
In the first part of the narrative of Lazarus, we hear of Jesus waiting to go to his sick friend until, it seems, it is too late. But there is much to consider in deciding where one will go and whom one will serve. As we journey through Lent, these issues are good ones for us to reflect upon.
In the first part of the narrative of Lazarus, we hear of Jesus waiting to go to his sick friend until, it seems, it is too late. But there is much to consider in deciding where one will go and whom one will serve. As we journey through Lent, these issues are good ones for us to reflect upon.
On this First Sunday in Lent we look at some of the “Big Questions” that John 10 raises: Where are you going? Who are you following? Who are you leading? How will you use the life that you have been given? These are great questions to reflect upon as we journey through Lent!
On this First Sunday in Lent we look at some of the “Big Questions” that John 10 raises: Where are you going? Who are you following? Who are you leading? How will you use the life that you have been given? These are great questions to reflect upon as we journey through Lent!
Perhaps real change in the world has to start with us. And it seems we might need help with that - help to feel forgiven for past wrongs, to change our direction in life, and to be assured that all can be well. On this night we seek forgiveness, repentance and assurance together.
Perhaps real change in the world has to start with us. And it seems we might need help with that - help to feel forgiven for past wrongs, to change our direction in life, and to be assured that all can be well. On this night we seek forgiveness, repentance and assurance together.
In the narrative of Jesus as the Good Shepherd we see a number of "big questions" raised: Where are you going? Who are you following? Who are you leading? How will you use the life that you have been given? As we approach the start of Lent, these questions form the basis of our reflection and self-examination.
In the narrative of Jesus as the Good Shepherd we see a number of "big questions" raised: Where are you going? Who are you following? Who are you leading? How will you use the life that you have been given? As we approach the start of Lent, these questions form the basis of our reflection and self-examination.
In the story of the woman caught in adultery the story itself and the subtext on covenant faithfulness to God are both fascinating and illuminating. Understanding even the nature of "adultery" as construed in the Torah and interpreted in first-century Israel is a challenge. The message of Jesus is a compelling one. Listen and find out!
In the story of the woman caught in adultery the story itself and the subtext on covenant faithfulness to God are both fascinating and illuminating. Understanding even the nature of "adultery" as construed in the Torah and interpreted in first-century Israel is a challenge. The message of Jesus is a compelling one. Listen and find out!
Among the many "signs" that John describes is the narrative of the feeding of the 5,000. It is a sign that points to Jesus. In our everyday lives our words and deeds, even the expressions on our faces, also serve as signs. Where do these signs point?
In the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well we see Jesus symbolically repairing the broken relationships between the southern and northern kingdoms while living into the role of the bridegroom that the author places upon him. The narrative is instructive for us as the Body of Christ today as we look a broken church that needs much repair.
In the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well we see Jesus symbolically repairing the broken relationships between the southern and northern kingdoms while living into the role of the bridegroom that the author places upon him. The narrative is instructive for us as the Body of Christ today as we look a broken church that needs much repair.
As Jesus fulfills a prophetic role in the Temple, we see how people are drawn to faith/trust through his words and deeds. Today, both words and deeds can be powerful agents of change in the world. Each of us is challenged to use words and deeds in making our faith alive and visible to others.
As Jesus fulfills a prophetic role in the Temple, we see how people are drawn to faith/trust through his words and deeds. Today, both words and deeds can be powerful agents of change in the world. Each of us is challenged to use words and deeds in making our faith alive and visible to others.
Today we see how Jesus gathers disciples and builds the Kingdom, overcoming skepticism and doubt while offering acceptance and welcome. Jesus provides a model for us to employ as we go about making disciples for the transformation of the world.
Today we see how Jesus gathers disciples and builds the Kingdom, overcoming skepticism and doubt while offering acceptance and welcome. Jesus provides a model for us to employ as we go about making disciples for the transformation of the world.
On this First Sunday After The Epiphany, on which we recall and celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, we begin a journey through John's Gospel where we see that the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist is not specifically mentioned. John instead writes of the Spirit descending and resting on Jesus and speaks of him as "the Lamb of God."
On this First Sunday After The Epiphany, on which we recall and celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, we begin a journey through John's Gospel where we see that the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist is not specifically mentioned. John instead writes of the Spirit descending and resting on Jesus and speaks of him as "the Lamb of God."
