Readings Jeremiah 20:7–13 Psalm 69:7–10 Psalm 69:11–15 Psalm 69: 16–18 Romans 6:1b–11 Matthew 10:24–39
Readings Exodus 19:2–8a Psalm 100:1-5 Romans 5:1–8 Matthew 9:35 – 10:8
Human beings enjoy a special relationship with God and to the rest of the created order. Unlike all other elements of creation, human beings are made in God’s image and are bestowed with authority and stewardship over the earth. Jesus gives his followers an additional responsibility: to make disciples of all nations; and the church […]
If you have ever been fishing you would have noticed how a fish out of water slowly suffocates and dies. That’s what happens to Christians when they are not connected to the life and power of the Holy Spirit. Numbers 11:24–30 Psalm 104:24–34, 35b Acts 2:1–21 John 20:19–23
Every so often in life, we find ourselves standing before God thinking we know the itinerary. Acts 1:6–14 Psalm 68:1–10, 32–35 1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11 John 17:1–11
In Acts, Paul describes God as the source of all creation and the source of life for all humankind. Acts 17:22-31 Psalm 66:8-20 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21
Acts 7:55–60 Psalm 31:1–5, 15, 16 1 Peter 2:2–12 John 14:1–14
Today’s text opens with the image of a thief climbing over the wall into the sheep pen. The Greek word used means literally to “climb up over” and is contrasted with the way the Good Shepherd walks through the door of the sheep pen. Acts 2:42–47 Psalm 23:1-6 1 Peter 2:19–25 John 10:1–10
Sometimes terrible and seemingly senseless thing happen to God’s people. In anguish we wonder why God allows those things to happen: A lost opportunity or job. Maybe it’s a lost friendship or plans that fall to pieces. Perhaps it is a natural disaster or loss of a loved one. Luke 24:13-35 Acts 2:14a,36-41 Psalm 116:1-4 […]
Well brothers and sisters how was your Easter? Perhaps “Strange” might be a good description. Especially given that we were all socially isolated and bunkered down inside our homes. John 20: 19-29