Christ the King Sunday November 20, 2016 Luke 23: 33-43 You can click on this link to read the text in Oremus Bible Browser. “The first shall be last and the last shall be first.” We were reading Matthew’s Gospel on Wednesday morning, when someone said, “I just don’t get that. What does that […]
From Celebration to Crucifixion
Palm-Passion Sunday March 29, 2015 This Sunday there are two readings: a Processional Gospel and the Passion Story. They are both from the Gospel According to Mark. So the Evangelist will be our preacher this morning, telling the story of the last week of Jesus’ life. It is a stunning story that moves from the […]
Mobs and Flash Mobs
Passion Sunday March 24, 2013 Mark 15: 25-30 A few weeks ago I got another You Tube clip of a flash mob sent to me. You’ve seen them, I’m sure. Everyone’s walking around the mall, doing their thing, mostly paying attention to their own stuff, when suddenly a woman starts to sing. As heads […]
Finished in Glory
The Study Guide for Next Week, John Chapters 20 and 21 follows the Sermon below. Study Guide for the Gospel of John, Chapters 18 and 19 The Passion Narrative: The story of Jesus’ crucifixion follows the same four “acts” as that of the Synoptic Gospels: Arrest, Trial before the Jewish High Priest, Trial before Pilate, […]
Crucifixion Stories
For a Study Guide for next week, 24th Chapter of Luke, look after the sermon. Study Guide: The Gospel According to Luke Chapters 19-23 Zaccheus: In this story, Luke gives us a complete picture of the person of Jesus and his ministry. Can you identify the themes that we continue to encounter in […]