Expanding its seven-year partnership with Grand Valley State University, St. John’s United Church of Christ in Grand Rapids, Mich., opened its doors this summer to the university’s School of Communication.
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Expanding its seven-year partnership with Grand Valley State University, St. John’s United Church of Christ in Grand Rapids, Mich., opened its doors this summer to the university’s School of Communication. In today’s passage, Jeremiah expresses God’s displeasure at the practice of human sacrifice, which at least some in his day were apparently indulging in. He makes it clear that God is categorically against the practice, and further, that any ‘god’ that asks for it is in fact no god at all. How do you wash something in blood and have it come out white’ Well, you can if it’s symbolic. It’s not real blood. Or a real lamb. Or even a real robe. And it’s not literally ‘white’ either. The blood, the lamb, the robe, and the color white symbolize other things. Once we’re taught what those other things are, we can think about them. We can think about the ideas of suffering, sacrifice, innocence, and redemption. Jesus, you broke the rules to reach out to other people. Guide us when people and relationships are more important than rules. And thank you for welcoming us wherever we are on life’s journey, regardless of birth certificates, fees or paperwork. Amen. |
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