“Sent”
This weekend we celebrate one of my favorite Sundays of the year, World Communion Sunday. While not an old tradition, beginning in the 1930’s, I believe World Communion Sunday is very important. This is a day when we remember that all over the world Christians, who do not look like us, sound like us, or even believe the exact things that we believe are joining together with us to share the common meal of Jesus Christ. Today we need to remember our focus on the humility of our Christian walk and Jesus’ call that his disciples will show their faithfulness to the gospel by our love for one another.
As you prepare for worship this weekend, take a few minutes to watch the video, read the scripture and think through the reflection questions below.
John 20:19-22
That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. 20 As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord! 21 Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” 22 Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
Reflection Questions:
- When Jesus came to the disciples they are huddled in a locked room, afraid. Why do you think they are described in this way?
- How does Jesus’ call to “be sent” stand in contrast to how they were described above?
- What does being sent look like today?
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