A Sermon for Wednesday in Holy Week, John 13:21-32
The collect and readings for Wednesday in Holy Week may be found here. The appointed gospel is John 13:21-32. After saying this Jesus was troubled in spirit, and declared, “Very truly, I tell you, one...
View Article“Lord, who is it?” A Sermon on John 13:21-32
He was the one they had waited for. They had grown up hearing stories of his coming. Then one day he showed up and chose them to be his friends and students, to follow and learn. He took them new...
View ArticleThe Night Of Betrayal – A Sermon On John 13:21-32
Here’s my question. In what ways have you been the betrayer? Whom have you betrayed? And how did that happen? “Very truly, I tell you,” Jesus said, “one of you will betray me.” Everyone at the table...
View ArticleThe Messiness Of Betrayal – A Sermon On John 13:21-32 For Wednesday In Holy Week
I don’t know what to make of or do with today’s gospel (John 13:21-32). It raises more questions for me than it offers answers. There are some things that don’t fit or make sense to me. It’s a messy...
View ArticleFacing Our Betrayals – A Sermon On John 13:21-32 For Wednesday In Holy Week
It’s hard to read today’s gospel (John 13:21-32) and not talk about betrayal. It sits in front of us like bread on the table. So I’m not going to try to avoid the subject. I want us to face our...
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