Lectionary: Series A (600)
  1. The only point in being a Christian at all is if this message of the resurrected Jesus continues to be the solid ground on which you stand.
  2. This restoration is understood as a resurrection—restoration/return to the Land is equated with the resurrection to the courts of Heaven.
  3. This text is chosen for Maundy Thursday and involves eating and drinking with God—in His presence, real presence. This is only possible with the shedding of blood.
  4. Our God-given faith, despite our lack of sight, has made us sons and daughters of light who walk in the light even during dark times.
  5. Look to the crucifix. There you see God as God is, in Himself. You see God in action for you.
  6. In this text, Isaiah is quite explicit and reflects the suffering and disgrace this Servant will suffer as He faithfully does the will of God.
  7. The people to whom Ezekiel is prophesying are in exile—separated from the Holy Land. To return to the land of Israel is to be resurrected to new life, to be restored.
  8. There has been a blood atonement for sin. Jesus is our propitiation. Jesus has expiated sin. Lent climaxes with this expectation.
  9. Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. But if you pause the story...then it is not just about Jesus raising Lazarus.
  10. The preceding pericope uses the metaphor of a “mighty man,” a “warrior” for the LORD and this is not too much of a stretch for us. However, our text begins with the metaphor of a woman in child birth.
  11. Paul seems to think singing is an excellent way of practicing and truly nurturing the Christian faith. His thought is that the life, death, resurrection and reign of Christ are the songs in the heart of those who are enlightened.
  12. When the story begins in creation and ends in restoration, all the moments in between are filled with the working of God.
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