Mercy Mine
Fifth Sunday of Easter: Epistle, 1 Peter 2:2-10 1 Peter 2:2-10 One of the characteristics of Peter’s writing in my thinking is that he struggles to find the right words to describe our salvation. He’s...
Learned from the Best
Fifth Sunday of Easter: First Reading, Acts 6;1-9, 7:2a, 51-60 Acts 6;1-9, 7:2a, 51-60 I love Stephen for several reasons. He is such an amazing model of humility. He is recognized for his fullness of faith and the Spirit. And he is more than willing to serve...
I Know That Voice
Fourth Sunday of Easter: Gospel, John 10:1-10 John 10:1-10 The Bible is filled with sheep and shepherds. You simply could not get past that fact if you are reading the Bible with your eyes...
Example
Fourth Sunday of Easter: Epistle, 1 Peter 2:19-25 1 Peter 2:19-25 Many people misread the New Testament. Here’s how. They read the life of Jesus, not as the life of God, the rescuer, but as God the moral example...
Witness
Fourth Sunday of Easter: First Reading, Acts 2:42-47 Acts 2:42-47 Peter’s first sermon brings the Pentecost outpouring the focus on Jesus that must attend every genuine work of the Spirit. In fact...
Where He Leads
Third Sunday of Easter: Gospel, Luke 24:13-35 Luke 24:13-35 The road to Emmaus. Short trip. Fairly short conversation. HUGE implications. But just a couple things I want to focus our attention on today. I would...
Resurrection Life
Third Sunday of Easter: Second Reading, 1 Peter 1:17-25 1 Peter 1:17-25 “What kind of life does Jesus give? Resurrection life. Indestructible life. Eternal life.” So said dear Dr. Mitchell in my seminary days. And he would...
The King of Grace
Third Sunday of Easter: First Reading, Acts 2:4a, 36-41 Acts 2:4a, 36-41 The death and resurrection of the Nazarene carpenter are past HISTORICAL events. And Peter is one among thousands in Jerusalem for the feast of Pentecost. “The first...
Fullness of Joy
The Resurrection of our Lord: Psalm, Psalm 16 Psalm 16 I am departing from the more normal practice of OT, Epistle, and Gospel to include the Psalm given for the Divine Service today. I’ve fallen...
Just Ask the Guards
The Resurrection of our Lord: Gospel, Matthew 28:1-10 Matthew 28:1-10 He is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia! It always feels good and sounds good to say and hear “Alleluia” after the Lenten season without it. In our tradition, we put away our...
