Every week, our pastor writes a short piece about the gospel reading prescribed by Revised Common Lectionary.
The intent of the article is to give you something to contemplate. Maybe even a new way of looking at the reading. Perhaps you might make a new connection to Jesus and his word of life.
These are designed to enhance or add to your experience from a sermon, by our pastor, or your pastor.
Engage in the word of God manifested in the Son.
04/17/22 Resurrection Sunday (Luke 24:1-12) Gospel Message from Pastor William. Jesus is risen! The perplexed women who came to the tomb are asked; “Why do you look for the living among the dead” (Luke 24:5)? That’s a good question. In our faith practice we put a lot of emphasis on the cross and Jesus’ […]
04/15/22 Good Friday (John 18:1-192) Gospel Message from Pastor William. On the original day of preparation for Passover, the lamb without blemish was slain and its blood used to mark the doorposts and lintel of the Israelites’ homes so the Lord will pass over their homes and spare them from death (Exodus 12:1-13). Jesus […]
04/14/22 Maundy Thursday (John 13:1-17, 31b-35) Gospel Message from Pastor William. Jesus washes the dirty stinky feet of his disciples, and they object. For them, their teacher and Lord should have his feet washed, not be the foot washer. But, Jesus says the one who is sent is to be a servant. The Father […]
04/10/22 Palm Sunday (John 12:12-16) Gospel Message from Pastor William. Once again, Jesus comes into Jerusalem. This time, the folks shout; “Save us we pray (Hosanna)” and claim his as their king. In his last trip to Jerusalem (5:1, 6:1-15) Jesus fed the 5000+ and the people wanted to make him king, but Jesus […]
04/03/22 5th Sunday in Lent (John 12:1-8) Gospel Message from Pastor William. Jesus’ response to Judas’ criticism of Mary for using “costly perfume” to anoint Jesus’ feet is; “You will always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.” Ouch! A double whammy. First, you are choosing to ignore Jesus; […]
03/27/22 4th Sunday in Lent (Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32) Gospel Message from Pastor William. Jesus teaches in the parable I like to call; The Prodigal Father. Prodigal means; reckless, uncontrolled, and extravagant. It is the father who is reckless as he gives away half his wealth while he is still alive. He is uncontrolled as […]
03/20/22 3rd Sunday in Lent (Luke 13:1-9) Gospel Message from Pastor William. Jesus tells a parable where manure is spread and the tree is allowed to bear fruit one more year; and if it doesn’t, it will be cut down. Ouch! The good news; Jesus is willing to spread some manure on us in […]
03/13/22 2nd Sunday in Lent (Luke 13:31-35) Gospel Message from Pastor William. The Pharisees come to encourage Jesus to run away; for Herod wants to kill him. Jesus couldn’t be bothered with “that fox” for there was work to do and nothing was going to get in Jesus’ way. We too, have work to […]
03/06/22 1st Sunday in Lent (Luke 4:1-13) Gospel Message from Pastor William. Why did Jesus have to be tempted by the devil? The Hebrew word translated as “tempted” is also translated as “tested”. Tested, as a bridge inspector tests the strength and integrity of a bridge, making certain it can safely span the breach. […]
