Scripture
May 25, Easter 6C (John 5:1-9)
Again and again, God comes near and changes everything.
May 18, Easter 5C (John 13:31–35)
Jesus’ new commandment isn’t about who we should love. It’s about how.
Lamb power (Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30)
Just when victory should be a show of power, the vulnerable lamb appears, standing as if slain.
May 11, Easter 4C (Psalm 23; John 10:22-30)
Jesus is very clear: Snatchers, no snatching!
A throne without a king (Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19)
In Revelation, Jesus is the Weird Barbie of lambs.
Trending topics: Sexual assault and the church
Senior editor Jessica Mesman reviews four new books.
Resurrection, then breakfast
Jesus conquers death so he can come back and enjoy another meal, lingering with his friends for as long as he can.
Faithful Thomas (John 20:19-31)
Christianity in India goes back to the ancient world.
The four gospels and their very different endings
Some things are too big for a single narrative.
Have things changed for women since the time of Mary Magdalene?
In a world where we aren’t trusted, Mary’s encounter with the risen Jesus is an act of solidarity.
April 27, Easter 2C (John 20:19-31)
Why wasn’t Thomas with the others? Why did he eventually return?
An unimaginable outcome (Isaiah 65:17-25; Luke 24:1-12)
The disciples can barely believe that Jesus is dead, let alone that he has been raised to life once more.
Humanity at its best and worst (John 18:1-19:42)
On Good Friday, Jesus turns the power of the state on its head.
Making old things new
Great artists know that the past provides essential ingredients for the future. Jacob Collier exemplifies this. So does Jesus.