This week’s reflections are written by Rev. Brian Johnson, one of our Associate Pastors here at St. Matthew’s Today’s reading is Luke 23: 44-56 In verses 44 – 49, we read about the death of Christ. Those agonizing hours on the … Continue reading
This week’s reflections are written by Rev. Brian Johnson, one of our Associate Pastors here at St. Matthew’s Today’s reading is Luke 23: 26-43 We read today about the crucifixion of Jesus. Another heavy passage to process and reflect upon. However, … Continue reading
This week’s reflections are written by Rev. Brian Johnson, one of our Associate Pastors here at St. Matthew’s Rooted 2019 – Week Twelve Day One Today’s reading is Luke 23: 1-25 In today’s passage we read about Jesus being brought before Pilate by … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Luke 22: 47-71 Peter gets it right in life more than he gets it wrong. He really does. Look at his life. Now, we see the moments he gets it wrong, and we remember those. We think about … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Luke 22: 24-46 There are phrases in Scripture that always speak to me. It may not be something long and lofty, it may be something small and quiet. Today’s reading has one such phrase to me. It’s in … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Luke 22: 1-23 Today we see Luke’s account of the giving of the Lord’s Supper. I am struck by so much within this text. But you know what strikes me most often? Jesus’ command to do this in … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Luke 21: 20-38 Jesus is going to return one day. He is. That is part of the truth that we affirm within our creeds as Christians. He will return. This world is not our home; this world is … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Luke 21: 1-19 Today we see various teaching of Jesus, but I want to focus on what we see in the end of the reading. We see Jesus talking with His disciples about His return. We see Him … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Luke 20: 27-47 Today we see more testing of Jesus. Now, you may be wondering, why, all of a sudden, do we see test after test of Jesus? What is this all about? Well He is now in … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Luke 20: 1-26 Today’s readings have a lot to do with Jesus’ authority. He’s being questioned by the religious leaders, who are trying to undermine Him and keep people from following Him. In the first and third sections … Continue reading
