In the weeks leading up to Easter, Christians around the world embark on a spiritual journey: the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem. At the end of this journey stand the cross and the resurrection, which are at the heart of the Christian faith. 

As it is written in chapter 9, verse 51 in the Gospel of Luke: “As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” 

The Way of Jesus: Encounters, Stories and Challenges 

According to the evangelist Luke, this journey was full of encounters, conversations and experiences. Jesus does not travel alone. People accompany him, ask him questions, and approach him with their troubles and hopes. He spends time with them, offers words of encouragement and admonishment, and leaves behind stories that invite reflection. 

Women often play an important role in these accounts, appearing confident and resisting injustice. At the same time, some men show uncertainty at decisive moments or withdraw. 

The biblical stories speak of power, courage, exclusion and solidarity — and thus also of issues that are still relevant today. 

Reflections by Young Theologians on Gender and Justice 

During Lent, this journey is to be rediscovered together. Seven young theologians will offer short weekly reflections on Instagram and Facebook. Reading these familiar texts with open minds, they ask: what resonates with us today? What emotions, experiences and structures emerge? What can these stories teach us about community, justice, and role models? 

This includes questions of gender and justice. At EMS, we are committed to a world in which people can live free from discrimination and violence, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. That is why we deliberately examine the traces that the biblical texts leave in this regard. Where are people empowered? Where are they excluded? What does this mean for our churches and society today? 

Join us on this journey through Lent and into Holy Week. Discover inspiring reflections on Instagram and Facebook that move the heart, challenge and encourage.