Tag Archives: Luke 24:13-35

Sermon: The God of Israel? The God of the USA? The Father of Jesus Christ is the God of the whole world and all creation.

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Avril Hannah-Jones

We do know that Jesus’ interpretation to them of the things that had been written about himself in all the scriptures would show them that he was the one to redeem Israel, but in another way entirely. Jesus was not merely ‘a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,’ although he was that. He is the Messiah who suffers and enters his glory. The crucifixion was not a tragic mistake, but a sign of God’s love. God’s power is not shown in violence against the nations; in the crucifixion God does not redeem Israel alone but the whole creation. Continue reading →

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Sermon: On not being terrified of eating and drinking with Jesus

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Each month we imitate these disciples on the road to Emmaus. We gather around the Table at which our Lord is the Host, knowing that we are welcome there, and then we leave the table to share God’s welcome with the world. Fed by both metaphorical and literal food, we go out to share both metaphorical and literal food. We receive what we are, and we become what we receive – the Body of Christ. We rejoice as we are regularly reminded that Christ is here: in our hearts; in our lives; and in our midst. Continue reading →

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Reflection: Feasting with Jesus

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Avril Hannah-Jones

 Jesus reveals himself to these disciples, and they journey from despair to recognition, through what Luke’s readers and we ourselves can recognise is a standard church service. Continue reading →

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