Visions abound in the readings (Acts 16:6-15, Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5, and John 14:23-29) for the sixth Sunday of Easter. Paul has a vision about what to do but keeps hitting roadblocks until finally the way is made clear. John has a vision of what will be. Lydia sees a vision of a future filled with hope and love. Jesus provides visions of peace that surpass all human understanding and power beyond human imagination.

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Simply the Sermon for May 18, 2025: Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 20, 2025 / Bethel Lutheran

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Our readings for Sunday, May 18 are: Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, and John 13:31-35.

The resurrection of Christ at Easter initiates a new day. It anticipates a new heaven and a new earth. The risen Christ is making all things new. In the mystery of holy baptism God has even made new people of us. Today Jesus invites us to see everyone in a new light—through the lens of love, leading us outside of our doors and into the community. Who are we that we could hinder God? Might as well follow him into the world.

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Simply the Sermon for May 11, 2025: Fourth Sunday of Easter

May 13, 2025 / Bethel Lutheran

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Our readings for Sunday May 11, 2025 are Acts 9:36-43, Revelation 7:9-17 and John 10:22-30

The gift of new life, of eternal life, is the gift of the risen Christ. It is the promise of Jesus. It was true for Dorcas/Tabitha in Joppa. It was true for those “who have come out of the great ordeal” in the Revelation vision. It is true for us and for all the baptized: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Believe, belong, become.