Tag: Palm Sunday
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“A City in Turmoil”
Theme: Christ enters our lives with hope and a promise, even in the most desperate times – or, perhaps, because of them. Psalm 23 (NRSV): When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and…
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“Salvation’s Subterfuge”
Theme: God’s restorative work in our lives is not always what we expect it to be, but is always worth hoping for. Mark 11:1-11 (NRSV): When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of…
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“Redemption’s Royal Ride”
Theme: The Palm Sunday procession is not what it seems, nor is this the happy ending – for a plot twist and a tragedy lie ahead, before the Good News of Jesus Christ – the Prince of Peace – can be spread. Luke 19:28-40 (NRSV): After he had said this, he went on ahead, going…
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“Salvation Begs A Ride”
Matthew 21:1-11 (NRSV) Theme: Salvation comes to us humbly, begging us to notice, to offer a way into our very selves, so that the saving grace of God might find a way into our hearts. When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying…
Ellen Clark Clemot 