Sermons by Rev. Jason S. Glombicki (Page 3)

Today’s gospel reading is a tough one. We heard that Jesus was in a foreign land with his disciples when a foreign woman interrupted. Now, the rest of the interaction baffles most scholars. Ok, maybe it doesn’t baffle as much as the interpretations diverge…

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki 4/6/2023 Tonight’s readings are iconic. First, we heard of Passover­ as a meal of liberation and salvation. Next, we heard of a similar meal that Jesus had with his disciples – a meal that we partake in at this table. And finally, the gospel reading recalled Jesus’ command to the disciples during another meal. The meal in the gospel was not the Passover seder. Nevertheless, much like the Passover lamb is slaughtered,…

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki March 5, 2023 Today’s gospel can be a little confusing. Part of what makes it confusing is that the original Greek has a handful of puns and double entendres. John uses these literary devices throughout the Gospel, and unfortunately, they don’t translate well. But, John isn’t alone in using these literary devices. In fact, classical Greek literature along with the Tanakh or the Hebrew Bible use them all the time. For example,…