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Showing posts with label Luke 24:36b-48. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Luke 24:36b-48. Show all posts
4/15/2024
Disbelieving - Luke 24:36b-48 - Easter 3 - 4-14-24
4/21/2021
Disbelieving - Luke 24:36b-48 - Easter 3 - 4-18-21
Sermon podcast from the Sunday, 4-18-21 online worship service - St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Luke 24:36b-48
4/16/2018
Disbelieving
Sermon podcast from yesterday at St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Luke 24:36b-48. What just happened?!
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"Disbelieving" podcast
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"Disbelieving" podcast
4/13/2015
Free Your Mind
Have you ever had a big argument with someone? How about a really nasty, even caustic conversation – with a person you normally get along very well with?
Here’s something I’ve learned over the years. When a conversation that would normally not be one filled with conflict, nastiness, and even caustic behavior, turns into one that has those and other unpleasant things, it is possible that the people having the conversation haven’t had something to eat recently.
It’s not an “every time” piece of advice, but I think that it’s really wise to avoid arguing hungry. Having a snack before continuing a difficult conversation tends to Free up the mind.
Jesus isn’t known for caustic conversations, and in this week’s Bible reading from Luke 24:36b-48, there isn't a hint of nastiness. But there is astonishment and fear. And Jesus doesn’t give the disciples a lesson in how awful fear and doubt are. Instead he gives them a way to free their minds from all the unpleasantness. They ate some fish.
And then Jesus freed their minds.
Some fish, eh?
Here’s something I’ve learned over the years. When a conversation that would normally not be one filled with conflict, nastiness, and even caustic behavior, turns into one that has those and other unpleasant things, it is possible that the people having the conversation haven’t had something to eat recently.
It’s not an “every time” piece of advice, but I think that it’s really wise to avoid arguing hungry. Having a snack before continuing a difficult conversation tends to Free up the mind.
Jesus isn’t known for caustic conversations, and in this week’s Bible reading from Luke 24:36b-48, there isn't a hint of nastiness. But there is astonishment and fear. And Jesus doesn’t give the disciples a lesson in how awful fear and doubt are. Instead he gives them a way to free their minds from all the unpleasantness. They ate some fish.
And then Jesus freed their minds.
Some fish, eh?
4/18/2012
Opened their minds
Have you ever had a big argument with someone? How about a really nasty conversation – with a person you normally get along very well with?
Here’s something I’ve learned over the years. When a conversation that would normally not be one filled with conflict, nastiness, and even caustic behavior, turns into one that has those and other unpleasant things, it is possible that the people having the conversation haven’t had something to eat recently.
It’s not an “every time” piece of advice, but I think that it’s really wise to avoid fighting hungry. Having a snack before continuing a difficult conversation tends to clear up the mind.
Jesus isn’t known for caustic conversations, and in this week’s Bible reading from Luke 24:36b-48, there isn't a hint of nastiness. But there is astonishment and fear. And Jesus doesn’t give the disciples a lesson in how awful fear and doubt are. Instead he gives them a way to clear their minds from all the unpleasantness. They ate some fish.
And then Jesus opened their minds.
I’ll have some fish too, please.
Here’s something I’ve learned over the years. When a conversation that would normally not be one filled with conflict, nastiness, and even caustic behavior, turns into one that has those and other unpleasant things, it is possible that the people having the conversation haven’t had something to eat recently.
It’s not an “every time” piece of advice, but I think that it’s really wise to avoid fighting hungry. Having a snack before continuing a difficult conversation tends to clear up the mind.
Jesus isn’t known for caustic conversations, and in this week’s Bible reading from Luke 24:36b-48, there isn't a hint of nastiness. But there is astonishment and fear. And Jesus doesn’t give the disciples a lesson in how awful fear and doubt are. Instead he gives them a way to clear their minds from all the unpleasantness. They ate some fish.
And then Jesus opened their minds.
I’ll have some fish too, please.
4/27/2009
In Joy Disbelieving
We had some fun yesterday at church. The i.ucc Bible study blog entry from early in the week (The story) provided the beginning, and then we really dove in with some 'immerse yourself' photo opportunities during the sermon at Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Somonauk.
4/20/2009
The story
Here's this week's Bible study blog entry for i.ucc:
It was too soon for these early followers of Jesus to grasp the resurrection. Forget whether they would believe it actually happened at some time in the future or whether Bible scholars would debate it's validity a couple thousand years later. These followers were still reeling from the death of their leader -- and now there were reports that he was back! This week's Bible reading is from Luke 24:36b-48.
I can imagine feelings of sadness, anguish, fear, helplessness and hopelessness from these followers. And then Jesus was with them and said, 'Peace be with you." I think it's the kind of statement that in this case diffused all the fear and sadness and uneasiness around -- or at least most of it.
Jesus still had some convincing to do. He showed them his hands and feet. He ate broiled fish (hopefully with some good spices) in front of them to prove that he was flesh and blood and not some kind of ghost. And this week's reading says that he opened their minds to understand the scriptures.
It must've been quite a rush. I don't know what they experienced, but I imagine something like a long-closed door opening to an undiscovered room in a house -- or maybe a fresh breeze blowing into a long-sealed cave.
Then Jesus gave them a job. "You are witnesses of these things." They were to go and tell the story.
What have you experienced in your walk of faith? How are you telling the story?
It was too soon for these early followers of Jesus to grasp the resurrection. Forget whether they would believe it actually happened at some time in the future or whether Bible scholars would debate it's validity a couple thousand years later. These followers were still reeling from the death of their leader -- and now there were reports that he was back! This week's Bible reading is from Luke 24:36b-48.
I can imagine feelings of sadness, anguish, fear, helplessness and hopelessness from these followers. And then Jesus was with them and said, 'Peace be with you." I think it's the kind of statement that in this case diffused all the fear and sadness and uneasiness around -- or at least most of it.
Jesus still had some convincing to do. He showed them his hands and feet. He ate broiled fish (hopefully with some good spices) in front of them to prove that he was flesh and blood and not some kind of ghost. And this week's reading says that he opened their minds to understand the scriptures.
It must've been quite a rush. I don't know what they experienced, but I imagine something like a long-closed door opening to an undiscovered room in a house -- or maybe a fresh breeze blowing into a long-sealed cave.
Then Jesus gave them a job. "You are witnesses of these things." They were to go and tell the story.
What have you experienced in your walk of faith? How are you telling the story?
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