John 3: 1-17 In our gospel lesson today we heard the well known story of Nicodemus going to visit Jesus at night Nicodemus was full of questions about his faith…
Acts 2 Pentecost had been celebrated by the people of God for generations when today’s story took place At Pentecost there was the celebration of the harvest God had given…
Acts 1 What is God saying to us? This week’s lesson in Acts is a short little story that tells us about someone who never gets mentioned again I don’t…
John 15: 9-17 This is how today’s gospel may have been told from the point of view of the disciples: To be honest with you, most of the time we…
John 15: 1-8 Jesus said, I am the vine you are the branches This makes a lot more sense if you know something about vineyards At first reading, if you…
John10:11-18 This week we have some of the cherished readings in scripture Psalm 23, where we read “the Lord is my shepherd” And Jesus telling us he is the Good…
Acts 3: 12-19 Prayer for Understanding God of Word and Wisdom, when the Risen Christ interpreted the scripture to his friends, their hearts burned with excitement. Send us your Holy…
John 20; 19- 31 Prayer for Understanding Breathe your Holy Spirit upon us, O Lord, as we listen to the scriptures. Open our minds and hearts to receive your Living…
“Edging into Easter” Scripture with Reflections Based on John 20:1–16, 18a and an Order for Easter Communion © Rev. Dr. Nancy Cocks, Medicine Hat, Alta., 2017, 2021. For local congregational…
John 12:12-16 Prayer for Understanding God of truth and wisdom, Jesus, your Living Word, confronted those who stood against him with your truth. Send us your Holy Spirit to hear…