I will raise him up
Time after Pentecost, Year B Mitch Kitson Time after Pentecost, Year B Mitch Kitson

I will raise him up

This promise of resurrection is absolutely central to the Christian faith. In the Nicene Creed, we even say that “the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come” are something we “look for”. It is the end goal of our faith, the primary objective, the thing that we are always directed toward.

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The Gospel
Easter Day, Year B Mitch Kitson Easter Day, Year B Mitch Kitson

The Gospel

Today is the day we set aside to celebrate the fullness of the Gospel—that Christ died, was buried, and was raised for the sins of the world. Today, we remember that we have received the Gospel, we stand in the Gospel, and we are being saved by the Gospel.

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Why do you believe in Jesus?
Lent, Year B Mitch Kitson Lent, Year B Mitch Kitson

Why do you believe in Jesus?

Belief in Jesus is no longer a given. Why do we believe in Jesus? This is a foundational question that each of us should be able to answer. Our gospel reading provides some direction as we consider this simple, yet challenging question.

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Radically weird
Easter Sunday, Year A Mitch Kitson Easter Sunday, Year A Mitch Kitson

Radically weird

Once Jesus revealed himself to Mary Magdalene that morning, the story didn’t suddenly make complete sense. It was still radically weird. But, in standing risen before her and speaking her name, Jesus caused Mary to believe.

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Good grief
Lent, Year A Mitch Kitson Lent, Year A Mitch Kitson

Good grief

Martha has been grieving the death of her brother for the last four days by the time Jesus finally arrives. It’s not hard for us to identify with her grief, since we grieve in many ways as human beings.

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