Many within Christendom are familiar with the words of Zechariah 9 because of the connection Matthew makes between it and Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. Fewer, however, are aware of the verses that follow. In particular, when the prophet says, “Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope …” This curious phrase was written to those who were exiles in Babylon who had returned to find Jerusalem in ruins because of the Babylonian destruction decades before.
Still, after destruction, after exile, after returning to rebuild their city there is a flame that hasn’t gone out: hope. There is no ignoring the pain, suffering, disillusionment, grief and anger the people felt upon their return. Yet, in the midst of this there is hope. There is a future. The story, as it were, is going somewhere. And according to Matthew, the story is moving toward a time when Jesus himself will ride into town. As we begin this season of teaching, we will explore the nature of hope - one that sees itself a part of a larger story. One that believes God wastes nothing.
April 21 2024: Is This Seat Taken? - Michael Hidalgo
April 14 2024: A Lament for Everyone - Hannah Thom
March 31 2024: The Wounds Are Still There - Michael Hidalgo (Easter Sunday)
The Cursed and Disgraced - Maggie Knight
March 17 2024: The Coronated King - Hannah Thom
March 10 2024: What is Truth? - Michael Hidalgo
March 3, 2024: I Have No Idea What You are Talking About - Michael Hidalgo
February 25, 2024: No Jury Needed - Michael Hidalgo
February 18, 2024: Under Arrest - Hannah Thom
February 11, 2024: You've Got to Let it Go - Michael Hidalgo
February 4, 2024: Growing Everywhere - Mattie Motl
January 28, 2024: A Religion of Liberation - Michael Hidalgo
January 21, 2024: Wake Up! - Hannah Thom
January 14, 2024: The Pain of Reconciliation - Michael Hidalgo
January 7, 2024: It’s Not Going to be Like That - Paula Williams
December 24, 2023 (Christmas Eve): Right Where You Cannot See It - Michael Hidalgo.
December 17, 2023: The Lack of Denial - Michael Hidalgo
December 10, 2023: And Then I See a Darkness - Hannah Thom
December 3, 2023: The Name of the Moment - Michael Hidalgo
November 19, 2023: Ravens and a Suggestion of Wild Flower - Maggie Knight
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