John's Gospel begins the resurrection story with the detail that Mary Magdalene goes to the tomb while it is still dark. Caleb suggests that we ought to bring the darkness of our doubts, the darkness of our griefs and of our disappointments with us to Easter. Secondly, he points out that no one recognizes Jesus at first. It is difficult to see the risen Jesus, for the disciples and for us. Until Jesus calls Mary by her name, and Peter by his (three times!), they do not really believe that Easter has changed the world.
Encountering Jesus in the Temple | Caleb Schut
In this homily, Caleb explores the claim that Jesus is making by comparing his own body to the temple. How does Jesus replace the temple? What might God's Spirit being with us in Jesus' body mean for our own bodies?
Believing Thomas | Caleb Schut
The week following Easter provides us with the story of Doubting Thomas. What a beautiful picture of faith? In this sermon, Pastor Caleb tells the story of doubting Thomas, explores the value and challenge of doubt, and suggests that encounter, rather than proof, is what we ought to seek as Christians.