The Church is called to reflect the mindset of Christ—emptying ourselves for the good of others, considering one another with deep care, and living in unity that is born not from sameness but from shared love. Christ’s humility becomes our pattern for being in community.

Invitation into Practice:

Practice Christlike humility this week by noticing when you're tempted to place yourself at the center— your preferences, your perspective, your power—and choosing instead to uplift and honor another.

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Just as the body is one and has many parts, so it is with Christ. We were all baptized into one body—regardless of race, class, gender, or background—and each of us matters. Diversity in the Body of Christ is not a problem to solve but a gift to receive. Every part belongs. No one can say, “I don’t need you.” True Christian unity means we suffer and rejoice together, valuing the voices and experiences that differ from our own.

Invitation into Practice: Listen to someone’s story who experiences the world differently than you. Practice making space at your table—literally or figuratively—for those who’ve been left out or overlooked.

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In his last teaching as Lead Pastor at Denver Community Church, Michael’s final sermon concludes our study of the Book of Luke and invites us to consider the words of Saint Francis, who said “Let us begin again, for until now, we have done nothing.”

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Jesus appears to the disciples much to their shock, fear and disbelief. But he comforts them and reminds them not to fear; he even moves toward them inviting them to touch the wounds if that’s what they need. And then, like college student coming home after a semester away he asks for something to eat. This may not be for his benefit, but for their’s, because ghosts don’t eat food. Once the shock of it all begins to wear off, he begins to teach them telling them they will be the ones to bring this good news to the world.

And it’s good news, because in Jesus we see all that was promised and a glimpse of what it to come. In Jesus we have the hope of the reconciliation and unity of all things. It’s a work he wants to do and is doing in each of us. A work he is doing in every single place of the mutliverse – from the atomic level upward. And we are invited not only to join him in that work but have that work happen through us.

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When the two travelers reach their destination, they invite this stranger to enjoy a meal with them and stay the night. Apparently, he was not interested at first, because they had to urge him to stay. They prevail and he agrees and they find themselves around a table. In an unexpected move, the stranger takes the place of the host.

He takes the bread, gives thanks, breaks it and gives it to them. Suddenly their eyes, which had been closed, are opened and they recognize him just before he disappears from their sight. What is it about the bread that points to the identity of Jesus? What does this sacred meal we participate in reveal about the Christ? This is what we will explore together.

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We will walk toward the tomb with the women expecting to anoint the body of the crucified Jesus, only to be astonished with them when the they discover the tomb is empty. We will be invited to respond to the question asked of them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” In this, we will consider where we look for life – in places of death or life.

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