I.After a filling breakfast of fried fish and bread Peter and Jesus have a conversation. You might want to contrast this conversation with the earlier conversation Jesus has with Peter as presented in Matthew 4:18-22. II.John 21:15-19 (NRSVue) When they … Continue reading
VII. “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? What do you find out about “greatness” and the “kingdom of heaven” in your reading of these three paragraphs? Let me encourage you to spend time with this passage again, … Continue reading
IV.As we return to these paragraphs today, take some time to slowly and meditatively read them. Then pause for a moment and rest in that reading and hearing the words of Jesus. Now, let’s reread the first two paragraphs again … Continue reading
I.“Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Is this a question you have ever wanted to ask? To ask Jesus? To Ask God? To ask the Spirit? Or one something like it? Who can I trust to show … Continue reading
IV.Who do you notice listening to John the Baptizer? V.Luke 3:2-18 (NRSVue) … during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region … Continue reading
VII.Let’s return to this passage describing the start of the day “After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was drawing …” after the crucifixion of Jesus. Please pay close attention to the women. VIII.Matthew 28:1-10 (New Revised … Continue reading
IV.“Then go quickly and tell his disciples …” Why are the two women asked to “tell his disciples”? V.Matthew 28:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version) After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the … Continue reading
I.This week we prepare for Easter Sunday by spending time with part of Matthew’s account of the morning the resurrection was discovered. It is dawn on the first day of the week. As you spend time with these words, who … Continue reading
VII.Today, let’s return to this passage from Matthew and after reading it once again, turn attention to the second paragraph and take notice of the remarks about betrayal. VIII.Matthew 26:17-30 (New Revised Standard Version) On the first day of Unleavened … Continue reading
IV.I’d like to pick up today something in my closing remark in the last post – “ … Jesus’ remark’s about ‘body’ and ‘blood’ and ‘forgiveness’ and sharing with them in the ‘kingdom.”” Think about what Jesus “shares” with those … Continue reading