Tag: Holy Spirit

Lectionary Sunday – John 20:19-31 “Doubting Thomas”

Lectionary Sunday – John 20:19-31 “Doubting Thomas”

Act I  When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After 

John 6:51-58: Understanding the Text

John 6:51-58: Understanding the Text

John 6 is a dense chapter with lots of little episodes.  The chapter starts with Jesus feeding a crowd of 5000 men, (plus likely an equal number of women and additional children), with 2 fish and five loaves.  There are 12 baskets of leftovers.  The