Human bondage by evil powers – background to the great good news. more
Biblical Words—Lectionary Studies
Jay Wilcoxen spent twenty years teaching Bible at the University of Chicago, before becoming involved in hospital management and finances. Like Matthew, he now combines accounting and scripture interpreting at PCG. His mission is to advocate for the plain and direct sense of the Lectionary readings.
“God as the Holy One invades human life, shattering earthly powers but transforming those who respond.” more
The Spirit of God, that gives life, empowers a community of many-voiced witnesses to God’s work. more
Though remembering a heritage of betrayal, Jesus’ followers are God’s messengers sent into the world. more
God’s victory among the nations brings them the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and Jesus’ commandment to love. more
The risen Lord, who gave himself in love, enables peoples and persons to be God’s love for each other. more
The risen Lord is the Good Shepherd, giving his life for his sheep and known to them by his Name. more
The resurrection of Jesus releases new power, opens old scriptures, and cancels old sins. more
The witnesses to the resurrection find new life in the community (koinonia) of the forgiven. more
The story of Jesus is retold as gospel (good news) by witnesses of his resurrection. more
“It is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.”
—Mahatma Gandhi
