ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGApril 3, 2021Scripture: Mark 15:42-43When evening had come, and since it was the day of Preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Thought for the Day: The name, Joseph of Arimathea, played a prominent role
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGApril 2, 2021Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSMaundy Thursday Etching #4The Arrest of JesusScripture: Luke 22:49When those who were around Jesus saw what was coming, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?” A Reflection: Fear has us grasping at old habits. Fear seeks the security found in chasing what is customary and typical. Fear too often drives us back, yet the fear Jesus must have experienced in that moment, though significant, did
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSMaundy Thursday Etching #3Jesus in the GardenScripture: Luke 22:41-42Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me; yet, not my will but yours be done.” A Reflection: Jesus had invited his disciples to slip away to a quiet place where they could find rest and some prayerful reflection. Anguish and fear would have
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSMaundy Thursday Etching #2Sharing the Passover MealScripture: Luke 22:19-20Then Jesus took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSMaundy Thursday Etching #1Preparing the Passover MealScripture: Luke 22:8So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us that we may eat it.” A Reflection: These were Jewish folks, including Jesus, and it was Passover. It was like any special holiday as the crowd in Jerusalem was full of energy and anticipation. It was a time to remember, celebrate and reenact the
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSMarch 31, 2021Today’s Audio Etching Based On Luke 22:1-2The Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called Passover, was approaching. The chief priests and the legal experts were looking for a way to kill Jesus, because they were afraid of the people. TO LISTENClick Here
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSMarch 30, 2021Scripture: John 13:21After saying this Jesus was troubled in spirit, and declared, “Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me.” Thought for the Day: Can you imagine being accused of something that you had yet to do? Can you imagine those words coming from the one who you loved and respected, the one you had promised to follow to the end? I
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSMarch 29, 2021A Prayer To Begin Holy Week:A doorwayA thresholdAn entry point“Follow me,” says a voice.But the shadows are daunting.“Do not be afraid,” we hear.But fear can paralyze.Holy God, we stand just inside the doorway of Holy Week. There is a part of us that would rather take another road – one that skirts the betrayal and turns away from the cross. Yet your gentle presence continues
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSMarch 28, 2021Scripture: Mark 11:11Then Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. Thought for the Day: Maybe it is just me, but I come across a lot of passages that leave me wondering WHY? After Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), this feels very