We need to recognize who it is that is entering Jerusalem, because it is the same one whose birth we are preparing to celebrate.

The Samaritan leper shows us that we are to be thankful for God's mercy. We are thankful that we do not get what we deserve.

Jesus tells us to do what is unnatural in the face of difficulty: Trust in Him and His promise.

Jesus showed the Sadducees and us how to view Scripture. We are to look for the promises.

We are part of the those who stand before the Lord praising God.

We are at the same time enslaved and free.

Jacob's prevailed in wrestling with God by clinging to the Lord and His promise. In our prayers that wrestle with God, we prevail when we cling to Him and His promise.

The Book of Ruth, like all Scripture points to Christ.

This is a series of narrative meditations delivered throughout the service to explain the communion liturgy.