Easter 2 (Year C): John 20:19-31—Peace Be with You

Kendall and Vincent talk about how the disciples are so surprised that Jesus rises from the dead even though the Gospels say Jesus repeatedly told them about it beforehand. It can be easy to look down on the disciples, but then we also need to call to remembrance the words that God has spoken to us…

Erik and Vincent talk about the theme of joy during Lent and the metaphor of drawing water from the "wells of salvation" in this text. Show Notes:  Just Words by JAO Preus  https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1258549~S11 Isaiah (Word Biblical Commentary) by John Watts https://br…

Vincent and Kendall take a look at the readings for Palm Sunday, which paint a beautiful picture of Christ the King, who was lifted up or exalted briefly by the Israelites on earth. However, the Gospel of John points to a different kind of exaltation, where the king is lifted up on a cross and glor…

Kendall and Christian talk about how Isaiah uses the image of water to retell the story of the Exodus and to put forward an image of hope of return from exile in similar terms. They talk about how God is continually doing the same thing over and over again.  "Psalms (Concordia Commentary) Tim…