This week, we encounter Jesus’ ministry start through the words of Luke. Jesus has been preaching in the region and people are excited. But when Jesus goes home to Nazareth, that’s not so much the case. How can this boy read so well and make claims that about fulfilling scripture? …
Jesus’ ministry, according to John, begins at a celebration. Weddings in the first century were week long elaborate affairs that demonstrated the host’s abundance and generosity. But at this wedding, a miscalculation could mean trouble. Prodded by his mother, Jesus not only saves this feast – but makes it so …
This week – we remember Jesus’ Baptism according to Luke. This account is different from the others – Jesus has been baptized, was praying, and then the heavens broke open, the spirit descended, and God claimed him as “My Beloved.” I am struck by the fact this isn’t about the relationship between …
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It’s a play on the definition, you know. An Epiphany is an awareness, a knowing, an ‘a-ha!’ moment. We mark several A-ha! moments of Jesus’ life in the liturgical season known as Epiphany – times when we come to know the glory of God in Jesus. It’s also a season …
Gabriel is sent to a small town in Galilee. Mary is a young girl that God has chosen to carry a child who will be Savior, Messiah, & Lord. Elizabeth is a woman already blessed with a miracle and recognizes such in her young cousin. In these women, the world …
The prophet – a man who preached repentance and baptism – is causing a commotion on the edge of the Empire. Normally, this man would be silenced – but he’s attracting too much interest and desire. And that’s odd because his message to the people is not what you’d expect. …
The Roman Empire has tight control on the public lives of its people. The Sanhedrin has tight control on the religious lives of the Jewish people. And suddenly, there is a voice – calling for change. Folks flock to hear this voice – a grizzly looking prophet who has prepared …
There is chaos & terror in the capitol city. There is a rebel preacher who preaches Good News but makes the established faith leaders & the Empire nervous. And that rebel preacher knows it. So he counsels his followers – that there will be signs of calamity and chaos. Some …
Blessing and honor and glory and power be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. Amen. Fitting words for a king or a president or a mayor. Lauds and accolades abound – especially as we come full circle in the church year. Last November, we waited anxiously …