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The disciples can barely believe that Jesus is dead, let alone that he has been raised to life once more.
April 20, Easter 1C (Isaiah 65:17-25; Luke 24:1-12)
As the women prepared the oil and spices, I think they must have told stories.
A pulpit without a context
I asked ChatGPT for a sermon. What it wrote seemed to come from everywhere and nowhere.
A pulpit without a context
I asked ChatGPT for a sermon. What it wrote seemed to come from everywhere and nowhere.
May 9, Ascension (Luke 24:44–53)
In his final moments on earth, Jesus delivers a last lecture—with footnotes.
April 28, Easter 5B (John 15:1–8; 1 John 4:7–21)
In biblical Greek, the word we translate as “abide” is active rather than passive.
April 28, Easter 5B (John 15:1–8; 1 John 4:7–21)
In biblical Greek, the word we translate as “abide” is active rather than passive.
April 14, Easter 3B (Luke 24:36b–48)
Why doesn’t Jesus just remind the disciples of a story or an inside joke they shared before he died?
Ministry and other difficult jobs
Pastors face intense challenges—though not necessarily unique ones.
Ministry and other difficult jobs
Pastors face intense challenges—though not necessarily unique ones.
May 18, Ascension (Luke 24:44-53)
Luke places Jesus’ final blessing and departure in Bethany—the root of which means “house” or “home.”
April 23, Easter 3A (Luke 24:13-35)
When the disciples encounter the risen Christ, they feel it in their bodies.
by Jenna Smith
When and where did the resurrected Jesus first appear?
The Bible offers conflicting answers.
When and where did the resurrected Jesus first appear?
The Bible offers conflicting answers.
When and where did the resurrected Jesus first appear?
The Bible offers conflicting answers.
May 26, Ascension (Luke 24:44-53)
Like the disciples at the ascension, we need a little help with interpretation.
by Greg Carey
What we see reminds us of what we miss, and vice versa.
April 18, Easter 3B (Luke 24:36b-48)
In case flesh and bone aren’t enough to convince the disciples, Jesus also asks for dinner.
April 18, Easter 3B (Luke 24:36b-48)
In case flesh and bone aren’t enough to convince the disciples, Jesus also asks for dinner.