Sermon Introduction –
The Gospel for Sunday, November 17th is Jesus’ farewell address, sometimes known as Mark’s “little apocalypse.” Behind the scenes of destruction and chaos, is a God who is in the business of building new futures.
Introduction to this week’s readings
November begins with All Saints Day and ends in or near Advent, when we anticipate Christ’s coming again. It is fitting, then, that the readings today tell of the final resurrection and the end time. In the turmoil of hope, fear, and disbelief that these predictions provoke in us, Hebrews sounds a note of confident trust. Christ makes a way for us where there is no way, and we walk it confidently, our hearts and bodies washed in baptismal water, trusting the one who has promised forgiveness. The more we see the last day approaching, the more important it is to meet together to provoke one another to love.
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