First Sunday after Easter
First Sunday after Easter
The Crucified and Resurrected Life: The Resurrection is God’s final act of lifting up the lowly. In the Resurrection, Jesus defeats death and evil.
Crucified with the Outlaws: Jesus dies as a criminal, hung on a cross between two outlaws. In death Jesus continues to identify with the lowly.
The Final Week: In the final week of Jesus’ life, his teachings and encounters with others expresses what matters most to him.
On the Journey to Jerusalem: The healing of the Samaritan leper demonstrates Jesus’ passion for lifting up the lowly.
Parables from the Underside: Unique parables in Luke point to Jesus’ mission to reach the outsiders, outcasts, and outlaws.