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In this episode and continuing our Lenten Journey out of the wilderness, Rev. Beverly Gibson discusses "breathing new life" into the lifeless and the hope for the everlasting life that defeats death. To raise Lazarus Jesus relied and call on his Father to perform this miracle. How do we respond to Jesus' example of such confident dependence on God? It can give us the power of hope in adversity.
What you will hear:
Mardi Gras makes Lent an active season in Mobile, Alabama
Journey ramping up to Palm Sunday and Easter
The finer points of summering in Point Clear and Manhattan
Ezekial - Valley of the dry bones discussion, commentary, and insights
Bones: Isreal is dry in spirit and hope
Ezekial is told to call on the "breath" and "wind" to fill the bones and animates the bones with God's Spirit
Is the Valley Of The Dry Bones an example of a priestly call?
Prayer in Mass to animate the Eucharist in turn to feed and animate us in God's Spirit
Rev. Gibson's reason and virtue of using Rite 1 during Lent
The Prayer of Humble Access - explanation. What does this say about my existence with God?
The women that grabs Jesus's cloak - example of humbleness and being made whole by your faith
Your desire to claim your faith is the thing that heals you and makes you whole
What if we don't see ourselves as "dry" and "dead" in our faith?
What are the tombs of our lives?
Breathing "new life" into the segments and parts of our general life
The "breath of life" = inspiration
Ryan Murphy, TV writer reference
What is a muse?
Anam Cara - the "soul friend" reprise
The "It's Complicated" relationship of the early Israelites and God
Jesus and Lazarus - the power over death
What's the last thing a redneck says before they die?
Lamb by Christopher Moore - perspective of Biff - Jesus's friend (book)
Jesus is preparing for his entrance into Jerusalem
Knowing the context of the story before the weekly readings from the pulpit
Jesus's human and close relationship with Martha, Mary, & Lazarus
Why was Jesus two days late to get to Lazarus?
Jesus is fully God and fully human - did Jesus have any fear that he might not be able raise Lazarus?
Why did Jesus weep at Lazarus's tomb?
A priest's perspective of speaking and presiding over a funeral
Understanding and seeing the depth and complexity of The Bible
What happens to Lazarus?
If someone is brought back from the dead can you die again
Jesus's power over death and his choice to die for us and understand death
Grace - Losing faith and having the strength and gifts to regain it
The gift of the Spirit: Living in Christ not living of Christ
Leveling up in the life in Christ
The Burial Right - The deceased me grow in strength after death
Eternal life - there is no death
Resurrection within your life and still continue to grow with strength
Why Rev. Gibson doesn't recycle sermons year to year
Connecting with the listeners in the pew
Where we are on our Lenten Journey: our dependence (reliance) on God
To bring life back in the lifeless places
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