The Resurrection and the Life
The Resurrection and the Life
This week’s Gospel reading from John 11—the raising of Lazarus from the dead—is one of the longest and most carefully crafted narratives in the Gospel of John. It moves from grief to glory, from the tomb to new life, and at its center stands one of the most astonishing statements Jesus made: “I am the resurrection and the life.”
But to feel the full weight of that declaration, we need to walk through the whole story—the deliberate delay, the raw grief, the tears, the stone rolled away, and the voice that commands a dead man to walk.
The central truth this chapter presses upon us is that Jesus does not show his love by sparing us from grief and sorrow. He shows his love by offering himself—his presence, his glory, his very person. And this is the infinitely greater gift.
See you Sunday,
Steve+
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fifth Sunday Potluck/Membership Sunday—March 29, after worship. Please bring a main dish and (if possible) a side dish or dessert to share. Table service and water will be provided. If you’d like something to drink besides water, bring it (and some to share).
Holy Week:
Palm/Passion Sunday—March 29, 10:00am
Maundy Thursday Service—April 2, 7:00pm
Good Friday Service—April 3, 7:00pm
Holy Saturday Prayer—April 4, noon
Easter Sunday—April 5, 10:00am
ADLW Missions Conference and Synod—May 28–30, McLean, VA
Bishop Julian Episcopal Visitation—Sunday, June 7
Weekly:
Around the Table—A prayer time for women, Thursdays, 9:00am at the Wishart’s. Email Lauren for details.
Youth Formation (ages 10–13)—Sundays at 9:00am in the Rectory apartment (the side of the Rectory nearest the Sanctuary).
Morning Prayer—Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00–8:30am on Zoom.
Men’s Bible Study—Thursdays, 7:00am @ 1309.
Photo: Bruno Vanderkraan on Unsplash
