Pastor’s Paragraph - December 17, 2020

We began a study of the Gospels as 2020 dawned. What a blessing that we were keeping close to the wisdom of Jesus as the pandemic took hold and changed our lives. As the year draws to a close and we anticipate 2021 we have hope the pandemic will diminish with the promise of a vaccine. Come what may, our study of the way of Jesus will comfort and encourage us. We have looked carefully at the way Matthew and Luke follow the chronology and outline set forth by Mark. We have noted unique material in these synoptic gospels, appreciating the unique perspective these three bring to the story of Jesus and his love. Now we shift to the fourth and most mysterious of the gospels, John. Following his own chronology and storytelling path, John speaks of signs not miracles and of mystical metaphors not parables. John adds depth to the identity of Jesus the Word, beginning the story before creation itself. Let us follow along with open hearts, minds, and spirits.

Blessings, Marc

Here is a look at the texts and sermon titles through January:

12/24/2020, John 1:1-5, 14-18, In the Beginning

12/27/2020, John 1:29-34, The Son of God

1/3/2021, John 1:35-42, What Are You Looking For?

1/10/2021, John 3:1-5, The Spirit at Work

1/17/2021, John 4:7-15, The Living Water

1/24/2021, John 6:35-40, The Bread of Life

1/31/2021, John 8:3-11, Neither Do I Condemn You