In grappling with this lengthy passage in 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9, we strive to keep the main things the main thing... Hear the full audio of Bible Study from February 24. INTRODUCTION: "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9) Here is the brilliant lightning bolt striking … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 02.24.2019
Sufficient Grace, Bittersweet the Sound
False humility hides both strength and weaknesses. Christian humility gives them voice--and receives from the Lord grace sufficient to endure weaknesses. His power is made perfect in your weakness. Hear the full audio of "Sufficient Grace, Bittersweet the Sound" A sermon on 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9 / Sexagesima / 24 February 2019 Thanks for reading! Share … Continue reading Sufficient Grace, Bittersweet the Sound
Readings for Sexagesima (02.24.2019)
We pray: "O God, the strength of all who put their trust in You, mercifully grant that by your power we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever." Amen. Isaiah 55:10-13 (ESV) 10 “For as … Continue reading Readings for Sexagesima (02.24.2019)
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 02.20.2019)
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and fathers. These readings are directly … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 02.20.2019)
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 02.17.2019
Verse by verse, we dig deeper into Matthew 20:1-16... Hear the full audio of Bible Study from February 17th 02/17/19 Notes for Study of Matthew 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Today we have before us a Parable. When we Lutherans say we read the Bible "literally," we do not mean that every verse reports a historical fact and … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 02.17.2019
You Go Work in the Vineyard…
Are you standing idle, or now laboring long and hard? Heaven's King proves faithful and generous beyond expectation to all He calls to labor in His Vineyard. Be prepared for His incomparable reward, well beyond what any earns or deserves. Better still, we expect Heaven's King to be surprisingly generous for all those He calls … Continue reading You Go Work in the Vineyard…
Readings for Septuagesima (02.17.2019)
We Pray: "O Lord, graciously hear the prayers of Your people that we who justly suffer the consequence of our sin may mercifully be delivered by Your goodness to the glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and … Continue reading Readings for Septuagesima (02.17.2019)
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 02.13.2019)
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and fathers. These readings are directly … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 02.13.2019)
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 02.10.2019
Verse by verse, together we dig into Matthew 17:1-9 (ESV)… Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 10 February 2019 2/10/19 Notes for Study INTRODUCTION: "What does this mean?" Lutherans grow very familiar with this question as we learn the Small Catechism. We learn to ask this question following each Commandment, each article of … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 02.10.2019
They Saw No One But Jesus
In his excitement, Peter interrupts a beautiful conversation between Jesus and Moses and Elijah. But the Father interrupts Peter--and indeed our own presumptuous and misguided thoughts--to reveal His beloved Son in glory, urging us all "Listen to Him!" Hear the full audio of "They Saw No One But Jesus" A sermon on Matthew 17:1-9 / … Continue reading They Saw No One But Jesus
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 