May 10, 2026. Sixth Sunday of Easter. Year A.
What in the world does Peter mean Jesus “made a proclamation to the spirits in prison” (v. 19)? Interpretations of this verse range from strange and ridiculous to hopeful and wonderful. Today we will attempt to offer the latter by proclaiming the all-encompassing power of Christ’s victory over sin and death. Peter’s testimony not only discloses the depths of Jesus’ saving reach—across space and time and life and death—but also that through baptism we become members of the great congregation, both living and dead, who hear his message of grace.
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Mack Dennis
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