Sermon Brainwave 958: Resurrection of Our Lord - March 31, 2024
Mar 23, 2024
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Discussion on encountering Jesus post-resurrection, emphasizing personal testimony and the power of belief. Exploring the impact of resurrection on building a community of restoration. Reflecting on the significance of bearing witness to resurrection experiences without the need for exhaustive explanations.
Resurrected Jesus ahead symbolizes victory over death, offering constant presence amid challenges.
Mary's personal testimony urges openness to divine encounters and courage to share experiences with others.
Deep dives
Exploring the Resurrection in Mark 16
In Mark 16, Audrey West's commentary highlights a shift in perspective where the resurrected Jesus is ahead, not with the followers, symbolizing death's loss of power. This forward-looking idea conveys Jesus' constant presence regardless of life's challenges, offering a promise of faith amid uncertainty and new beginnings.
Mary's Encounter in John 20
Driven by Mary's encounter in John 20, the emphasis shifts to personal testimony over mere belief. Her proclamation, 'I have seen the Lord,' invites reflection on encounters with the divine that defy understanding, urging a similar openness to the unexpected in life and the courage to share personal encounters.
Linking Acts 10 to Easter's Universal Message
Act 10's focus on Peter's acceptance of Gentiles into the faith signals Easter's broader impact. The resurrection's gravitational pull extends God's grace universally, breaking down barriers and offering hope for reconciliation and community restoration beyond Easter's temporal celebration.
Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Resurrection of Our Lord on March 31, 2024.