Covenant of Peace | Fr. Michael Hustead

Today's lectionary readings were from:
Genesis 8:6–16; 9:8–16
Psalm 111
I Peter 1:3–9
John 20:19–31

In this sermon, we explore the powerful connection between the story of Noah’s flood in Genesis and the resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. While the flood is often viewed as a story of destruction, it is primarily a revelation of God’s unwavering faithfulness to a broken world.

The message dives into the reality of the human condition—acknowledging that the line between good and evil runs through every human heart, not just "those people" out there. Despite our inability to keep our side of the bargain, God establishes an everlasting covenant anchored solely in His character and mercy.

Key highlights include:

💠 The Universal Sign: How the rainbow serves as a sign of a promise made to every living creature, ensuring God will never abandon His creation.

💠 Peace Behind Locked Doors: A look at the frightened disciples on Easter evening, hiding from the world and their own guilt, only to be met by the risen Jesus and His first words: "Peace be with you".

💠 The New Creation: How Jesus didn't come to hit a "reset button" by wiping us out, but entered the heart of our brokenness to make all things new through His wounds.

💠 Sent with a Purpose: Understanding our call to carry this same gift of peace and reconciliation into the world today.

Join us as we reflect on a God who is faithful even when we are faithless, and who replaces our fear with a living hope.

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