Resurrection Sunday (7)

Ian

Look Alive

Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24; Genesis 1:1–19; 1 Corinthians 15:35–49 One of the biggest struggles that Christianity has in sharing about Jesus Christ the Resurrected Lord and Savior is…the Resurrection. Our entire Enlightenment and scientific basis struggles with this concept. If we are honest with ourselves, we…

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Ian

The Dead Speak

Isaiah 25:6–9; Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24; John 20:1–18 The stone. We always talk about the stone on Easter. There was no question it was a big stone so that it was moved without human intervention was a big deal. As much as the stone is represented…

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Ian

Can't Wait to Wait

Job 14:1–14; Lamentations 3:1–9, 19–24; Psalm 31:1–4, 15–16 “Jesus, 33, son of Joseph and Mary, was crucified and died yesterday. Survived by mother Mary. Wandering prophet who proclaimed the Kingdom of God was near. Performed miracles. Challenged the status quo. Caused the leaders heartache.” Even…

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Ian

Good Friday

Psalm 22; John 18:1-19:42; Philippians 2:8–9 (read online ⧉) This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 It seems strange to rejoice. It seems strange to call today Good Friday. Yet, we do rejoice…

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Ian

Holy Wednesday

Psalm 94; Zechariah 13:7-9; Hebrews 12:1-4; John 16:1-15 (read online ⧉) The psalmist declares that the Lord's people will not be forsaken, and justice will return. He continues with the steadfast love of God holding him up when he slips. The beginning of this psalm…

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