Learn about John's Passage
The writing of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin referenced near the opening of the sermon can be found in its entirety and downloaded as a PDF at https://www.chausa.org/prayers/cha-prayer-library/prayer/patient-trust-by-pierre-teilhard-de-chardin
· Remember that all of the art featured in this sermon series – and more – will be exhibited and auctioned at Trinity’s Lenten Concert on Sunday afternoon, March 26, at 3pm.
· To read the account of Jesus cleansing the Temple in John’s gospel, go to John 2:13-22. Notice in particular verse 21, where our narrator tells the gospel audience that Jesus “was speaking of the temple of his body.” This commentary is unique to John’s gospel.
In the Hebrew Scriptures, the Temple in Jerusalem was viewed as the place of God’s presence. God lived within the Temple in the Holy of Holies. His feet dangled through the heavens and rested on the mercy seat. NRS Psalm 132:13 For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his habitation: 14 "This is my resting place forever; here I will reside, for I have desired it.” Jerusalem is the residence of the one who keeps (to watch over, protect, preserve, guard, even celebrate) Israel (see Psalm121.3-4).
· The reference to the soldier’s sword that pierces Jesus’ side can be found in John 19:33-34.
· If you would like to compare and contrast the accounts of Jesus’ baptism among the four gospels, there locations are below:
o Matthew 3:13-17
o Mark 1:9-11
o Luke 3:21-22
o John 1:29-34
Notice that, in John’s account, it is not the narrator that describes the baptism of Jesus. Rather, his baptism is relayed to the audience via the character of John the Baptist who give his witness or testimony to this event, concluding “I myself have seen and have testified…”
· In Hebrew, Greek, and Arabic, one word in each language can be translated wind, breath, or spirit. In Hebrew, the word is ruach. In Greek, the word is pneuma (think of our English word pneumonia). Try reading through this Bible passage from John 3, as well as some other key Bible texts (Genesis 1:1-2; Exekiel 37:7-14), and notice how you might hear these passages differently if you used each of these three words: wind, breath, spirit.
· Remember that all of the art featured in this sermon series – and more – will be exhibited and auctioned at Trinity’s Lenten Concert on Sunday afternoon, March 26, at 3pm.
· To read the account of Jesus cleansing the Temple in John’s gospel, go to John 2:13-22. Notice in particular verse 21, where our narrator tells the gospel audience that Jesus “was speaking of the temple of his body.” This commentary is unique to John’s gospel.
In the Hebrew Scriptures, the Temple in Jerusalem was viewed as the place of God’s presence. God lived within the Temple in the Holy of Holies. His feet dangled through the heavens and rested on the mercy seat. NRS Psalm 132:13 For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his habitation: 14 "This is my resting place forever; here I will reside, for I have desired it.” Jerusalem is the residence of the one who keeps (to watch over, protect, preserve, guard, even celebrate) Israel (see Psalm121.3-4).
· The reference to the soldier’s sword that pierces Jesus’ side can be found in John 19:33-34.
· If you would like to compare and contrast the accounts of Jesus’ baptism among the four gospels, there locations are below:
o Matthew 3:13-17
o Mark 1:9-11
o Luke 3:21-22
o John 1:29-34
Notice that, in John’s account, it is not the narrator that describes the baptism of Jesus. Rather, his baptism is relayed to the audience via the character of John the Baptist who give his witness or testimony to this event, concluding “I myself have seen and have testified…”
· In Hebrew, Greek, and Arabic, one word in each language can be translated wind, breath, or spirit. In Hebrew, the word is ruach. In Greek, the word is pneuma (think of our English word pneumonia). Try reading through this Bible passage from John 3, as well as some other key Bible texts (Genesis 1:1-2; Exekiel 37:7-14), and notice how you might hear these passages differently if you used each of these three words: wind, breath, spirit.
Trinity Joins the Lafayette Historic District
Trinity has joined the Lafayette Historic District. Check out Star City's coverage, featuring an interview with Pastor Tracey Leslie here.
WLFI also shared coverage of the exciting news. View WLFI's coverage here.
WLFI also shared coverage of the exciting news. View WLFI's coverage here.
Historic Lafayette church gets grant for final leg of exterior restoration
Check out WLFI's coverage of our final brick restoration project thanks to the help of the DNR historic preservation grant here.
Trinity celebrated its sesquicentennial
The congregation is the oldest, continuous one in Tippecanoe County and celebrated its sesquicentennial on Thursday. See more of WLFI's coverage here.
A historical Lafayette church now has more funds to restore its building
Trinity has been awarded a second historic preservation grant from the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund Program, which is administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. WLFI reported on it here. For more information about our historic preservation efforts or to donate, please visit the History page.
Lafayette church getting a $480K face-lift
Trinity was awarded a historic preservation grant to help maintain its historic building. WLFI reported on it here. For more information about our history and historic preservation efforts, visit the History page.
In downtown Lafayette, fresh produce is just around the corner.
Our community garden was featured in this piece about community gardens in Lafayette.
CASA volunteers
Check out how one Trinity member is representing the best interest of children involved in the court system due to abuse or neglect here.
"Love Bug in a Bag" program at Trinity for Science Sunday
WLFI covered our Valentine's Day Bug in a Bag program. See it here.
Talk tackles questions about Muslims
The Journal and Courier covered the January 3 "Getting to Know Our Neighbors" talk. Check out their article here. Want some strategies for a Christian response to Islamaphobia? Check out this article. Want to know more about Islam and American Muslim experience? Check out this video.
"It’s a good time to worship, and to eat, and fellowship with one another..."
WLFI caught us again! Check out their coverage of the Fall Kick Off on Sunday, August 23.
