Thomas, the one called Didymus, one of the Twelve, wasn’t with the disciples when Jesus came. The other disciples told him “we’ve seen the Lord!” But he replied, “unless I see the nail marks in his hands, put my finger in the wounds left by the nails, and put my hand into his side, I won’t believe. …
The “Why” of Holy Week
Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. John 13:1 (NRSV) At some point in each of our development, we learn it’s impolite to …
Focus
Returning the third time, he said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. Mark 14:41 (NRSV) Are you easily distracted? If so, you aren’t alone. It is estimated that each Sunday’s New York Times contains more information than an …
Easter Worship Schedule
This year we will have many opportunities to gather together during the week leading up to Easter. Palm Sunday – April 14 On Sunday, April 14, we will celebrate Jesus’s triumphal into Jerusalem with the waving of palms during our regular 10:30am worship service. Maundy Thursday – April 18 On Maundy Thursday, April 18, at …
Anticipation
If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, …