This All Saints Day, Bishop Paul preached the fourth installment of the sermon series Jesus’ Bride, focusing on the universal or “catholic” church connected in all places and throughout all time. Because there is a “great cloud of witnesses,” those who have gone before us, we can know that we are not alone. The saints – all who have trusted Jesus and are at rest in him – inspire us to continue to run our race. Bearing witness to Jesus is the common calling that connects us to all saints at all times. May we continue to grow into his image for the sake of the world.
This All Saints Day, Bishop Paul preached the fourth installment of the sermon series Jesus’ Bride, focusing on the universal or “catholic” church connected in all places and throughout all time. Because there is a “great cloud of witnesses,” those who have gone before us, we can know that we are not alone. The saints – all who have trusted Jesus and are at rest in him – inspire us to continue to run our race. Bearing witness to Jesus is the common calling that connects us to all saints at all times. May we continue to grow into his image for the sake of the world.
We’re all headed toward a wedding. Bishop Paul teaches on the deep meaning of the ‘Bride of Christ’ metaphor in Scripture. What does it mean that we, the Church, are Jesus’ bride? It means that we are beloved, betrothed, and becoming. At the heart of this metaphor is a profound truth: when Jesus looks at us, he does so with delight. The first in a sermon series entitled ‘Jesus’ Bride,’ Bishop Paul sets the stage for a deeper look at what we all are called to be—one, holy, catholic, apostolic church.