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Psalm 114 Sermon Commentary
Easter Day C
Last week our Psalm commentary was on Psalm 118, one of the options for Palm/Passion Sunday. This week the Year C Easter Psalm is 118, the only option. So for this commentary we will take up Psalm 114, which is the Psalm assigned for Easter evening. Psalm 114 is in its own way a somewhat…
Luke 24:1-12 Sermon Commentary
Easter Day C
The resurrection of Jesus Christ represents as much as—if not more so—a turning point in the life of his disciples than any other point in their journeys. The same is true for us. Yes, it was a big deal for the twelve to be called to be his disciples, plucked out of their everyday tasks…
Acts 10:34-43 Sermon Commentary
Easter Day C
A lot happens preceding Peter’s conclusion voiced in verses 34-43. Beginning in verse 9 of Acts chapter 10, we are told the incredible story of an afternoon siesta on the roof. Peter dreams of a great white sheet being lowered from heaven. It descends until Peter is at last able to peer over its hem. …
1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Sermon Commentary
Easter Day C
It’s a juxtaposition I’ll not forget as long as I have any memory. God graciously but quite suddenly brought my dad from life through death to Life on Easter Sunday, 2021. He died, as we reported in his obituary, “in the sure hope of the resurrection.” My dad’s death was for Jesus’ followers who loved…
Commentary posted on April 14, 2025
Easter Day C Sermon Commentary
The Easter Day Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for John 20:1-18 from the Lectionary Gospel; Acts 10:34-43 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 114 from the Lectionary Psalms; and 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Old Testament Lectionary: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 129 (Lord’s Day 52)