Redeemer Church of Oklahoma City

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”…These words he spoke in the treasury, as he taught in the temple; but no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come. –John  8:12, 20

The treasury (or the Court of Women) was not where the powerful or the wealthy benefactors were, but where those who had pagan coins had to get them exchanged so as not to defile the temple. It was where any Israelite could go even if he was ceremonially questionable, and of course women, who had to remain 15 steps below in this court of their own. When Jesus went to the temple, this was apparently where he spent most of his time. He was with those who knew their sin and weakness the most. Sometimes we get the idea that we’re too sinful for Jesus to be with us–that we’re too broken and messed up for his attention. But John shows us that Jesus seeks out those whose sin and weakness is obvious to them and he speaks against those who feel more righteous about themselves right there in the presence of the sinners. That’s the gospel.

Come hear it preached and enacted in the Supper this Sunday as we continue reveling in his resurrection.

Sunday school for children and adults (on Reformed eschatology) is up and running! Coffee and other treats are served at 9:15, teaching begins at 9:30, and we break to get ready for worship at 10:15.