We know the answer to the song "Mary, Did You Know?" But what about Elizabeth and Zechariah? These Priestly parents prepare the Messenger who prepares the way of the Lord. Their training gave John deep root in the Scripture. Christ brings the seeds parents planted to their fruition. Christ fulfills the promises of old and … Continue reading Elizabeth, Did You Know?
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.16.2018
Verse by verse, together we dig into Matthew 11:2-11... Hear the full audio from Bible Class on 16 December 2018... Bible Study Notes on Matthew 11:2-11 (ESV) From Matthew 11: 2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.16.2018
God Saves Time Wholly For You
Because we have a real-time problem with sin, God meets it with a Savior who enters into real time for us. Christ acts once with comprehensive, eternal finality to redeem the whole world from sin. But now, in certain places and times throughout our lives, the Lord manifests Himself to deliver this eternal, heavenly help … Continue reading God Saves Time Wholly For You
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.9.18
Verse by verse, together we dig in to Malachi 4... Hear the audio of Bible Study from this past weekend... Bible Study Notes (9 December 2018) From Malachi 4: 1 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.9.18
He Will Turn The Hearts
Two generations raised in captivity finally return home from Babylon. God sends His last writing prophet of the Old Testament to preach one final sermon. His word of warning and promise will have to last them the next 400 years... Hear the full audio of "He Will Turn The Hearts" A sermon on Malachi 4 … Continue reading He Will Turn The Hearts
God Makes Time Holy For You
Having trouble making time for God? Maybe we can't EVEN...make...time. Hear the full audio of "God Makes Time Holy For You" A sermon on Ezekiel 22:23-31 and Mark 2:27 / Midweek Advent 1 / 5 December 2018 "God Makes Time Holy For You" Ezekiel 2:26; Mark 2:27 From the beginning, God makes time holy for … Continue reading God Makes Time Holy For You
What is Lacking in Your Faith?
Something missing this Christmas? A repost from Advent 2015 Hear the full audio of "What is Lacking in Your Faith?" A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 First Sunday in Advent (reposted from 2015) 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 (ESV) 9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for … Continue reading What is Lacking in Your Faith?
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Nine to Ten 11.25-12.5.2018)
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 Nine to Ten 11.25-12.5.2018)
The Only Cure for Thessalonian Eschatologitis
A patient who refuses to seek help and self-medicates his own condition has a fool for a doctor. So with our spiritual illness. God sends our help from outside of us, in Christ... Hear the full audio of "The Only Cure for Thessalonian Eschatologitis" A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Last Sunday of the Church … Continue reading The Only Cure for Thessalonian Eschatologitis
Life Like Normal, Until The Day…
Hey, look man, it's not the End Of The World. Then suddenly, it is... Hear the full audio of "Life Like Normal Until The Day" A sermon on Luke 17:20-30 (ESV) Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity / 18 November 2018 Immanuel Lutheran Church of Laurel, NE Bible Class Notes 11.18.18 (25th Sunday after Trinity) Luke 17:20-30 … Continue reading Life Like Normal, Until The Day…
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 