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
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)
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
From Luther’s sermon on Eph. 3:13-21
"We admit we are not all strong, but it is also true that were there no weakness in our ranks, we would have no need of prayer, perseverance, exhortation and daily preaching. In condemning the Gospel because of our admitted weakness, something we ourselves confess, our enemies are themselves judged before God by their judging … Continue reading From Luther’s sermon on Eph. 3:13-21
Giving Thanks to Him Alone
Often we confess "we are by nature sinful and unclean." The Word may be familiar enough, but perhaps we underestimate the contagion of sin and the things that contaminate both body and soul. "Lord have mercy," these lepers teach us to pray! Thanks be to God that "the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us … Continue reading Giving Thanks to Him Alone
God Seated US with Him in the Heavenly Places
The Lord made us ALIVE in Christ Jesus--certainly not so you should dwell mired in misery, but be raised up and seated with Him in the heavenly places! Take the seat prepared for you here in God's presence. Sit next to Him who wields all authority in heaven and on earth for your own deliverance … Continue reading God Seated US with Him in the Heavenly Places
He Made Us Alive with Christ…
Epistle reading for this coming Eleventh Sunday after Trinity... Ephesians 2:1-10 (ESV) 2:1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among … Continue reading He Made Us Alive with Christ…
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 