Rev'd Up for Sunday
Listen along as the priests of St. Mark's, New Canaan (Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy) gear up for Sunday. Each week the preacher will lead a discussion of the scriptures of the day. Sometimes irreverent, often witty, always filled with love for our Lord: don’t miss these conversations about the questions, mysteries, and hope these three find in the Bible.
Rev'd Up for Sunday
"A Come to Jesus Moment" John 7:37-39 | Episode 260
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We've never discussed THIS lesson before! Our Pentecost episode explores Jesus’ dramatic proclamation during the Feast of Booths: “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me.” The clergy unpack the rich symbolism behind the water rituals of the festival, the imagery of rivers flowing from the temple, and the deep connection between Spirit, baptism, wisdom, and transformation. Along the way, they reflect on how authentic spiritual life is not simply about inward experience, but about living water flowing outward into the world through transformed lives and communities.
Questions for Further Discussion
Themes and Application
- Why do you think water is such a powerful image for the Holy Spirit alongside more familiar Pentecost symbols like fire and wind?
- The clergy reflect on spiritual life as something that must flow outward into the world. What does “outflow” look like in real life?
- What did you make of the discussion around Jesus acting strategically or unexpectedly during the festival? Does it change how you picture him?
Personal Reflection
- Do you tend to focus more on inward spiritual experience or outward action? Why?
- How do you personally understand the movement of the Holy Spirit in your life?
- What emotions surfaced for you while hearing this Pentecost conversation?
Broader Spiritual Considerations
- How can Christian communities avoid becoming spiritually inward-focused or emotionally performative?
- What do you think the church most needs to hear from Pentecost right now: fire, wind, or water?
- How does the image of rivers flowing from the temple connect with themes of healing, justice, and renewal in the world today?
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