Palm/Passion Sunday (Year 4, NL)
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April 15, Good Friday (John 18:1-19:42)
Diving into the disciples’ grief invites us to be honest about our own.
An Omicron Christmas
I don’t know if this is the pandemic’s end game. I do know that new things are already being born in us.
Searching for truth (John 18:33-37)
This John text causes us to directly contemplate the nature of Jesus’ truth claims.
November 21, Reign of Christ Sunday (John 18:33-37)
Ultimately, the reign of God is God’s government set up in the human heart.
The power of a long Gospel narrative (Good Friday) (John 18:1-19:42)
Read the Passion in John‘s Gospel. All of it.
Can H. L. Hix improve on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
An odd, charming gospel account that draws from dozens of sources
Preaching Holy Week in the middle of a pandemic—again
Usually it takes courage to preach Good Friday. This year, it will take courage to proclaim “He is risen!” on Easter morning.
April 2, Good Friday (Isaiah 52:13-53:12; John 18:1-19:42)
How does Isaiah's Suffering Servant compare to John’s Jesus?
March 21, Lent 5B (Hebrews 5:5–10; John 12:20–33)
In ancient Israel, priests were the gates through which God poured mercy.
April 10, Good Friday (Psalm 22; John 18:1–19:42)
Things Pilate cannot touch: creative life, confounding power
Death and the grace of “it is finished”
At a recent funeral, some churchgoers were surprised by my choice of texts.
A playground bully, her victim, and their God
An incident in Germany reminded me who we all belong to.