Doff Thy Name

Our Gospel reading for this Sunday unfolds as a drama of names. Jesus is called by several different names by those around him, lamb of God, the one who was before, Rabbi and Messiah. People can’t seem to decide what to call him. Then, Jesus turns the tables. He looks at a man named Simon and gives him a new name—one that reshapes his future and gives him a new sense of purpose. As we explore this passage together, I want to pay close attention to the names Jesus is given and what they teach us about who he truly is. After exploring these names, I want to wrestle with why Jesus changes Simon’s name, and what that moment might say—not only about Simon—but about you and me as well. You can view the full service here: https://youtube.com/live/qAA7-uImj8w -- We gather on Sundays at 10am Pacific Time online and in-person at UBC Robson Square (800 Robson) in Vancouver, BC. If you're able, we invite you to come visit us in-person! Learn more at https://www.stpetersfireside.org -- St. Peter's Fireside is a church in Vancouver, BC. St. Peter’s Fireside exists to Discover the Goodness of God together. We believe that Jesus is alive and bringing new life into us and this city. As a church, we are formed by his goodness, and seek to share that goodness to serve each other, our neighbours and our city. Want to learn more? Visit us at https://www.stpetersfireside.org