SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, October 1, 2023

Dear Friends in Christ –

Last week was about grace. In the parable surrounding day laborers and their work in a vineyard, our text offered that the realm of God is not about earned equity but about freely offered grace. For those who thought that compensation/grace was won by their efforts, Jesus affirms God’s prerogative to love expansively, never withholding- and not everyone is happy.

This Sunday we engage a story about two sons. Not unlike the prodigal son, both have elements of repentance and elder brother attitude. The theme is authority. Who has it? Who tries to wield it? It's almost comical – almost.

We share a heavenly meal. We position ourselves for grace.

See you at the Tag Sale – and Sunday in worship!

In great anticipation –