Above All
Eph 1:15-23 Without recounting the story, Paul speaks to the significance of Jesus’ ascension. Not only is Christ seated above all others and his name elevated above all names, but his ascension also marks Christ’s placement as head of the Church, the fullness of Jesus. The ascension of Jesus marks the headship of the Church. Therefore, as the Church acknowledges the ascension of Jesus, it also acknowledges the authority of Christ.
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- May 21, 2023Above All
Above AllEph 1:15-23 Without recounting the story, Paul speaks to the significance of Jesus’ ascension. Not only is Christ seated above all others and his name elevated above all names, but his ascension also marks Christ’s placement as head of the Church, the fullness of Jesus. The ascension of Jesus marks the headship of the Church. Therefore, as the Church acknowledges the ascension of Jesus, it also acknowledges the authority of Christ.
- May 14, 2023Salvation Story
Salvation Story1 Pet 3:13-22 Peter paints a vivid yet odd description of the passion of Christ in chapter 3. Given our history/tradition, we tend to focus on the verse about baptism, but a fuller reading of the passage unifies the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension as the one story of salvation. Understanding how these events that are typically understood in isolation work together as one helps us better understand our own relationship with God.
- May 7, 2023Living Stones
Living Stones1 Pet 2:2-10 We stand as monuments to the mighty acts of God, individually as living stones, and collectively as living stones assembled into this body of believers. We have been chosen by God as a holy people, built up to proclaim the marvelous light of God.
- Apr 30, 2023Christian Community
Christian Community"Christian Community" from Easter Season by Scott Brunner. Released: 2023.
- Apr 23, 2023New Life
New Life1 Pet 1:17-23 Peter contrasts the futile ways of the past with new life in Christ. One aspect of this contrast is knowing God through Torah v knowing God through Christ. Our access to God and our ability to know God has shifted from Torah to Jesus.
- Apr 16, 2023Living Hope
Living Hope1 Peter 1:3-9 Freedom from the fear of empire and death enables us to freely and boldly enter into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus.
- Apr 9, 2023Going Ahead
Going AheadMatt 28:1-10 It’s Easter, and like all Easters before we gather to celebrate the empty tomb. However, this year I notice Jesus’ comforting words about “going ahead” of us. As we follow Jesus, we go knowing that he is waiting for us wherever we are headed – preparing for our arrival, ready to receive and welcome us.