We pray: “O God, because without You we are not able to please You, mercifully grant that Your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.” Amen. Deuteronomy 10:12-21 (ESV) 12 “And now, … Continue reading Readings for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity (10.20.2019)
Revelation Session Two: Prologue and Greeting
The King's own angelic emissary brings Word of His coming. The scroll written by a servant, sent by messenger, and opened before the hearers. A beattitude is spoken. This Word is written for you to hear and to keep. Hear the full audio of Sanctuary Bible Study. Revelation Session Two Here is the video of … Continue reading Revelation Session Two: Prologue and Greeting
Faith Comes by Hearing
Spiritual struggles present themselves in every stage of life. Constantly, faith comes by hearing the Word of Christ throughout them all. Hear the full audio of "Faith Comes by Hearing" A sermon on Romans 10:9-17 / Rally Day - 12th Sun. after Trinity / 08 September 2019 (Alternate Epistle Reading for the Twelfth Sunday after … Continue reading Faith Comes by Hearing
Bible Study from 11 August 2019
The Lord says, "I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy lies in my name, saying, ‘I have dreamed, I have dreamed!’ ...but let him who has my word speak my word faithfully." Jeremiah engages the problem of False Prophets... Hear the full audio as we study Jeremiah 23:16-29 Jeremiah 23:16-29 (ESV) 16 Thus says the … Continue reading Bible Study from 11 August 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
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 01.27.2019
Verse by verse, together we dig into 2 Kings 5:1-15 (ESV)... Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 17 January 2019 INTRODUCTION: The Catechism as Bible Study Tool The Small Catechism is much more than a child's initiation into the Christian faith. It is certainly also meant to be a parents' handbook. The catechism … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 01.27.2019
So Shall They Put My Name on Them
The Lord commands His people to be blessed as they bear His name. Unto you is born a Savior who is Christ Jesus, that very same Lord. Our new year begins in His Name, with His blessing continually given for you. Hear the full audio of "So Shall They Put My Name on Them" A … Continue reading So Shall They Put My Name on Them
Readings for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Trinity (11.18.2018)
Here are the service readings for the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity... Job 14:1-6 (alternate, ESV) 14 “Man who is born of a woman is few of days and full of trouble. 2 He comes out like a flower and withers; he flees like a shadow and continues not. 3 And do you open your eyes on such a … Continue reading Readings for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Trinity (11.18.2018)
Readings for All Saints’ Day (observed, 11.4.2018)
We pray: "Almighty and everlasting God, you knit together Your faithful people of all times and places into one holy communion, the mystical body of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Grant us so to follow Your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that, together with them, we may come to the unspeakable joys You … Continue reading Readings for All Saints’ Day (observed, 11.4.2018)
Readings for Reformation Day (Observed, Sunday 10.28.2018)
We pray: "Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your church Your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns … Continue reading Readings for Reformation Day (Observed, Sunday 10.28.2018)
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 