Maundy Thursday Thu, Apr 6th
"John takes pains to make sure we know that following Jesus is to live in this unceasing movement between confusion and clarity and back again."
Below are links to the full videos of past worship services along with the bulletin and lectionary Bible passages for each week.
"John takes pains to make sure we know that following Jesus is to live in this unceasing movement between confusion and clarity and back again."
"We'll never know just what Judas's reasons were for the betrayal, but in so many ways, it doesn't matter why Judas did what he did. Judas is not the only one who acts in such a way...."
"What is true for Martha in our Gospel reading for the day is true for us, too. Like Martha, we all have these barriers in our lives that get in the way of hearing what Jesus is actually saying and…
"Be our vision, O God. Enable us to see things as you see them; to discern in the ebb and flow of life the providence that knows our every need before we ask; to look upon both neighbors and enemies…
"We see [this pattern] all the way through John.... We think we know what comes next, and then Jesus says, 'Wait, wait, wait... you've got that wrong.' The heart of discipleship is the opportunities that mistakes and misunderstandings bring to…
"For John the Gospel writer, faith is a verb. Faith is a verb, and Jesus is calling each of these people into a faith that is embodied. A faith that lives as light and love and healing and wholeness in…
"...this season that's focused on repentance and renewal shouldn't cause us to become distressed or discouraged. We don't need to become fixated on all the ways we've fallen. Instead, it should cause us to praise God for the abundant grace…
Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Repent, and believe the Gospel.