Read Matthew 28:1-10 (CEB, NRSV, MSG, KJV, Compare) A Hope in Hell AN EASTER PROCLAMATION DURING A PANDEMIC By Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Juncker It was a hellish scene.After being betrayed by Judas, denied by Peter, and condemned to death, Jesus hung on the cross alone. The whole earth, records Matthew, was dark (Matthew 27:45). …
Read Matthew 21:1-17 (18-46) (CEB, NRSV, MSG, KJV, Compare). Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem to the waving of palm branches and shouts of hosanna (Save us!) is attested to in each of the four gospels. Have you heard this story before? If so, when you think about Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem, what comes to mind? What …
Today’s Reading: Matthew 18:1-14 (CEB, NRSV, MSG, KJV, Compare) In 1999, Kenny Rogers released the song, “I Am the Greatest.” It is about a boy who believes himself to be the greatest baseball player ever. He tells himself over and over that he is the greatest. He picks the ball up and pitches to himself, …