by Scott Bullock | Mar 19, 2024 | Holy Week
Joining the Pilgrims on the Way to Jerusalem For most Christians observing Lent, Holy Week marks the height of the drama of the Christian year. The pilgrims who have made the long journey through Lent look on in awe as they pray and sing through the triumphal entry,...
by Bill Rowley | Feb 22, 2024 | Essentials-Sermons, Holy Week
Lectionary Guide: Holy Week 2024 March 28 | Maundy Thursday | Year B Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 | 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 | John 13:1-17, 31-35 Summary of the Text Allen Thompson Ancient Lens Original Passover If you frequent any web sites that have thread or...
by Bill Rowley | Dec 14, 2023 | Essentials-Sermons, Good Friday, Holy Week
Lectionary Guide: Holy Week 2024 March 29 | Good Friday | Year B Isaiah 52:13–53:12 Psalm 31:9-16 | Philippians 2:5-11 | Mark 11:1-11 Summary of the Text Eunice (“Junior”) McGarrahan Ancient Lens Israel’s State of Mind The Book of Isaiah is a remarkable...
by Bill Rowley | Apr 7, 2023 | Easter, Good Friday, Holy Week
The Easter Sermon of John Chrysostom (344-407) Bishop of Constantinople and Doctor of the Church Is there anyone who is a devout lover of God? Let us enjoy this beautiful bright festival! Is there anyone who is a grateful servant? Let us rejoice and enter into the joy...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Apr 5, 2023 | Good Friday, Holy Week, Pain
Do you remember the first time someone explained to you the concept of “Good Friday?” I remember my own mother explaining how it was possible that Jesus’ death was “good,” not because torture and suffering were good, but because his death enabled us to live in...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Apr 12, 2022 | Easter, Holy Week, The Founder's Desk
.Some time back I had the thought that life, the Christian life, can be looked at through the two poles of Good Friday and Easter. While of course we would prefer to always be living an “Easter” existence, there are times when the best we can do is look to...
