Ordinary and Extraordinary Business
In the upper room, Jesus revealed himself as the Lord of the dirty business of life.
Preparing for Holy Week: Reflections on Preaching on Maundy Thursday This Year
Luther sees in the Lord’s Supper the most concentrated form of the Gospel[5] because in it the death of Christ is proclaimed and the benefits of that saving death are bestowed in His body and blood given us to eat and drink.
Preparing for Holy Week: Old Testament: Exodus 24:3-11 (Maundy Thursday: Series A)
This text is chosen for Maundy Thursday and involves eating and drinking with God—in His presence, real presence. This is only possible with the shedding of blood.
Looking for the Lamb
Maundy Thursday is only the beginning of the long, grievous road Jesus must take before “it is finished” three days later.
Holy Week Epistles (Series C)
As preachers approach Holy Week, it is sometimes difficult to plan ahead. With a number of sermons to prepare, it can sometimes feel like you’re just trying to keep your head above water, say whatever the given text says for that service, and move on preparing the next.