North Decatur Presbyterian Church

3.21.21. As we get closer to Holy Week and the story of Jesus’ death, the lectionary readings get messier. More specifically, bloodier. This week’s reading from Hebrews 5 talks about Jesus’ sacrifice. “Sacrifice” has become a bit of a dirty word–both theologically and culturally. What can we make of the profound, troubling image of Jesus as a blood sacrifice? Rev. Lewicki, preaching.