29 March 2020 - Rev. David Pileggi, on the fifth Sunday of Lent, asks us if we have sold ourselves short in how we read Ezekiel's story of the dry bones. In Ezekiel, the Land of Israel is polluted with the sin of the people and the land vomits the people out into exile. Even in this dark period, God does not divorce Israel but rather renews the covenant and promises Israel new life. God promises a renewed intimacy with his bride. But is this story of resurrection, as well as the Gospel story of Lazurus' resurrection, merely about the here-after? Jesus promises eternal life. What is this eternal life? Eternal life is knowing the God of Israel now, in this present and uncertain age. If we want life before death, we must continue relying on God the Father and the crucified and risen Messiah, loving God with our faithful obedience.

Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45

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