Sermons on John 20:19-31 (Page 2)

It’s pretty easy for us to slam Thomas for his doubts about Jesus’ resurrection. Thomas had seen the wonders of Jesus’ miracles, including three instances when Jesus had brought someone back from the dead. Maybe he thought that while Jesus could do that for others, He wouldn’t be able to do that for Himself, being God or…

Grace, mercy, and peace to you this day, from God our Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. It must have been quite a scene. It was evening, and the heat of the day had dissipated somewhat. The frightened sinners huddled together. They were out of sight—they hoped—from the powerful governing authority. If they were discovered, they knew the…

In the church’s calendar, today is called by the delightful but complex name, “Quasimodogeniti Sunday.” Pretty fancy-sounding, isn’t it? Well, how does “Newborn Baby Sunday” sound? A little more comfortable on our 21st-century ears? OK, then. The reference in calling it “Quasimodogeniti”—Newborn Baby—is to Baptism. In the early church, new members were baptized…