Drew Downs
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A Cruel Story
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7 min read
The crucifixion of Jesus is the picture of cruelty. It’s also a mirror for the way of our world, and then also reveals the Kin-dom.
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Serving Others
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8 min read
The new word Jesus offers on Maundy Thursday is not just a holy communion in bread and wine or washing of feet, but a transcending vision of service.
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The Confrontational Jesus
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5 min read
When Jesus confronts the Temple authorities, many in the west struggle to understand that the image isn’t hypocritical: it’s about justice.
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Facing What’s Coming
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8 min read
Palm Sunday helps us see that the story isn’t about greatness or even weakness, but of facing an uncertain future through the grace of God.
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Holy Week at Home
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1 min read
This period of time may be isolating enough. We didn’t need a pandemic to tell us that. But we are presently afforded the opportunity to turn ourselves and our families in mind of something deeper. With that in mind, I wrote a short daily devotion for home use that guides us daily through Holy Week.…
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What is Holy Week?
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2 min read
Prayer God of Hope, be with me, with us today. Inspire us, encourage us, stir us up that we might know you better. That we might love you better. That we might see you, among these friends, today. Amen. Introduction The format is simple. Some teaching, some talking, some summarizing, some homework. Discussion Do you…