The disciples want to know who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus’s answer probably shocked them. Which reminded Pastor Kate of an experience she had in college and a red, Ford Tempo.
Accompanying Scripture:Matthew 18:1-9
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Pastor Kate wants wonder and mystery at Christmas but the story of Jesus’ birth seems to challenge that desire. Listen as she reflects on how that challenge provides comfort in the midst of the chaos of the world.
Accompanying Scripture:Luke 2:1-20
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Guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Kit Kleinhans, reflects on the lack of safety in the early church and what that means for Ananias as he encountered Paul in his conversion. Dr. Kleinhans then invites us to reflect on this lack of guaranteed safety in our own story.
Wise people tell Pastor Kate not to believe everything she reads on the internet. Something she has extended to April Fools Day – a healthy skepticism that perhaps shouldn’t be further extended to Easter Sunday. Pastor Kate explores what it means to believe the impossible in the face of an empty tomb.
If given the choice, we’ll all choose to save ourselves at some point or another. Just like every human in the final hours of Jesus’ life. Pilate, the Chief Priests, and the crowd – they all choose to save themselves. All of them, except Jesus. Pastor Kate explores what that looks like from the perspective of an almost 17-year-old and what that means for us now.
Jesus’ final hours continue to play out and it’s as if they are ripped from the headlines. Pastor Yvette explores what it means to “know the truth,” as Pilate continues to question Jesus.
Fear can be a powerful motivator. It can also blind us to the love that exists in our lives. Pastor Kate explores her own fear before a surgery, Peter’s fear when he enters the courtyard of the high priest, and Jesus’ open love.
