Jesus called us his friends - but his understanding of friendship far transcends our typical, modern, Facebook/ MySpace understanding. As friends of Jesus we are asked to give our lives to him, as he did for us.
Questions to go deeper:
1) When you think of yourself as a friend of Jesus, what thoughts or feelings are brought up?
2) How can we not only be better friends with Jesus, but also be better friends with each other?
This sermon was aided by "Jesus as Friend in the Gospel of John," by The Rev. Dr. Gail R. O'Day in Interpretation 58 no 2 April 2004, p 144-157. Dr. O'Day was my preaching professor at The Candler School of Theology at Emory University.
Thank you Father Rick for a wonderful sermon. Sorry we had to miss it live, but this podcast was a wonderful way for me to begin my day at work. The addition of our choir singing and Roger's introduction and invitation to join us is wonderful.
ReplyDeletePeace and Blessings to you all. Dawn