"In this way--in this way--we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus." That way is not ours to choose and define. This way is commended to us, by the Word of His grace. Hear the full audio of "We Must Help The Weak" A sermon on Acts 20:27-38 (ESV) Eighth … Continue reading We Must Help The Weak
To Care for The Church of God / Acts 20:27-38
From the Second Reading for this coming Eighth Sunday after Trinity, Acts 20:27-38. Bible Study outline and highlights for this week are below... A Bible Study Discussion Guide on Acts 20:27-38 Part One: The Circumstance: post Ephesus Riot/Gathering of Pastors 20:27 for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. Two … Continue reading To Care for The Church of God / Acts 20:27-38
You will See Clearly
In Mercy, Christ removes both a neighbor's irritating specks and your own blinding planks... Hear the full audio of "You will See Clearly" A sermon on Luke 6:36-42 (ESV) Fourth Sunday after Trinity / 24 June 2018 Genesis 50:15-21 (ESV) 15 When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that … Continue reading You will See Clearly
The Master’s House Filled
Of course, Jesus wants us all to be welcoming and inviting. But more importantly, know that your God invites the guests least able or likely to return His favor... Hear the full audio of "The Master's House Filled" A sermon on Luke 14:15-24 (ESV) From Luther's Small Catechism, consider The Third Commandment Remember the Sabbath … Continue reading The Master’s House Filled
Send Lazarus!
Surprise: Wealth is no sure sign of God's favor, nor is poverty or philanthropy. Apart from the Word, even Christ's own resurrection remains at best a paranormal oddity. Hear the full audio of "Send Lazarus!" A sermon on Luke 16:19-31 First Sunday after Trinity / 2 June 2018 From Luther's Small Catechism: see Fifth, Ninth, … Continue reading Send Lazarus!
A Blind Beggar’s Sight
Without a Cross in mind and the resurrection front and center, even the disciples are blind to a right understanding Christ's word and work... Hear the full audio of "A Blind Beggar's Sight" A sermon on Luke 18:34-43 (ESV) Quinquagesima / 11 February 2018 Luke 18:34-43 (ESV) 31 And taking the twelve, he said to … Continue reading A Blind Beggar’s Sight
When Jesus Holds Back, Hold On!
None likes much to experience one's limits in the hour of need. Limits of time and place, talent and knowledge, strength and skill all frustrate our efforts to live and live as we want. Others can help us sometimes, but occasionally don't or won't help at all. A Caananite woman finds Jesus reluctant to respond … Continue reading When Jesus Holds Back, Hold On!
What a Blind Man Wants
Which is better, do you think: to be the only blind person in a crowd of those who all see? Or the only One who can see in the crowd of those blind all their lives, never able to look past this very moment to the next which must follow? Jesus stops and goes out … Continue reading What a Blind Man Wants
Forgiveness and Life in The Aftermath of Evil
Review of Sunday School lessons on 2 Samuel 12:1-23 for Sunday, 29 January 2017 The Bible simply allows no room for pretense that God's people are inherently better than others. Still, some promote a sort of Christian fantasy life. They teach a cartoon version of our faith, a fairy tale lie often boldly told in … Continue reading Forgiveness and Life in The Aftermath of Evil
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 