We look at the parables of the mustard seed, the yeast, the buried treasure, the pearl of great worth, and the dragnet. We focus on the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast, noticing their scrappiness and their need for “death” or “emptying” in order for growth.
We look at this beautiful passage from the Apostle Paul and discuss what it means to be truly set free from sin with a little help from the California Condor.
We jump back into Matthew this week, looking at the very last passage in the book. The disciples encounter the risen Christ, responding with both worship and doubt, and Jesus leaves them (and us) with what is often called “the great commission.”
We take a look at the stoning of Stephen and find that he, too, was living an abundant life in the Spirit even as he was en route to death.
When Mary and Mary find the tomb empty, they hear and spread the good news that Jesus is risen and everything has changed! Warning – we had this year’s Easter service at Fault Line Park, and it was quite windy, which you can hear in our low-budget recording. Apologies! But wind doesn’t change the good news…
After walking through the Passion Narrative in Matthew as a congregation, we look at Psalm 31, which the lectionary pairs with this story. What is the significance of hearing such a hopeful Psalm in the context of crucifixion?
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. We talk about the questions that this sign raise and what it means to follow the one who has the power to give life to the dead.
Christ the King Sunday – What kind of king do we worship? (The recording starts a little late this week – read the passage before listening and you’ll be caught up!)
Jesus answers the Sadducees’ question about marriage and resurrection