I have always marveled at the kindness of the Lord that at the most important moment in human history He makes sure that the Angel goes out of his way to send that message to a despairing Peter that he is forgiven.

I was also struck by this in your sermon a few weeks back about the blind man crying out when Jesus was passing by. There the blind man lies on the side of the road being ignored and despised by everyone except the one Person who can help him, Christ, who then goes out of his way to reach down and rescue this man in his filth and blindness.

I know it’s not exactly the same thing, but I think the same theme is there. Christ having mercy on us not just corporately, but as individuals. Thanks again for this sermon, and for all the work you did this Lenten season.

In my opinion, every Easter sermon should pay homage to Chrysostom (as yours also obviously does). Outside of the Bible, nothing better has been or will be written. I have ended my Easter sermon with the same words for three or four years running, now – every year I think I will improve on it, and every year I realize the futility thereof!