Jesus uses a lunch break for a hungry crowd to make a connection back to ancient Jewish history and point forward to a new covenant promise.
Jesus provides healing for a man in need, and also demonstrates a new pattern of living as the people of God.
Jesus came full of mercy and compassion for people in need, but also came as the Messiah so that people in need would have faith and believe in him.
The first miracle of Jesus at Cana provides the first sign Jesus gives to redefine people’s expectation of the Messiah.
Scripture and Prayer
Anointing someone with oil is not a custom we continue in our time, but the meaning behind this cultural ritual is still a part of our world today.
Jesus tells a story of a great banquet table, but the guest list is a surprise no one saw coming; what does it look like to come into the banquet of God today?
The catechism tells us that our only comfort in life and in death is that we belong to our faithful savior Jesus. What does that assurance look like in our world today?
The wisdom writer in Proverbs describes a life that walks in the path of righteousness.
The good shepherd not only watches over his flock, he also provides new life for his sheep.