Transfiguration

Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him!”

Mark 9:7

The story of the transfiguration follows the first prophecy of Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection and his commission to the disciples to take up their cross and follow him. The transfiguration establishes Jesus’ divinity, his unique relationship with God. For churches that follow the Revised Common Lectionary, Transfiguration is the story for the last Sunday before Lent, February 11, 2024.

The Messiah of Peace: A Suggestion for Lent

The powerful stories Mark tells of Jesus’ passion don’t get sufficient attention in the lectionary or in most worship services. You might want to spend time studying them during Lent this year. Tom wrote a book entitled The Messiah of Peace: A Performance-Criticism Commentary on Mark’s Passion-Resurrection Narrative. It is a detailed study for anyone who really wants to take a deep dive into this most basic Christian narrative.

Amazon and the publisher (Wipf & Stock) currently sell The Messiah of Peace paperback version for $59 plus shipping. To support your spiritual and storytelling journey, we’ll send a copy to you for $35 and we’ll pay the shipping (to mainland U.S. locations). Interested? Email amelia@gotell.org.

Monday with Jesus

Each Monday we email a message with resources for the upcoming Sunday Gospel story as designated by the Revised Common Lectionary, including a link to a YouTube video of the story being told, followed by commentary. If you want to be on the elist to receive “Monday with Jesus” emails, send me a message: amelia@gotell.org. Our YouTube channel is GoTellStory.  

Many of the videos date back to 2021 while the pandemic was still raging. The stories and commentary are up-to-date, even if some references to current events are not. Below is the video for Transfiguration Sunday (February 11 this year).