March 22, 2026. Fifth Sunday in Lent. Year A.
The title comes from Abraham Heschel’s description of the prophet as one who feels “the blast from heaven” and can’t help but “scream in the night.” Enter Ezekiel, who, despite the horrors he’s witnessed in exile, still lifts his head in faith to speak to dry bones on God’s behalf. Today we stand in awe of God’s power to inspire new life in human remains, as well as Ezekiel’s searing refusal to despair. The combination of divine power and mortal obedience opens a blast from heaven against which the power of death is no match.
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Mack Dennis
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