A chapel message for faculty, students and staff of Lutheran High Northeast in Norfolk, Nebraska. See Psalm 27 and 1 John 2:8-11 below, with some thoughts for study. Delivered 6 February 2019. We Pray: "O God, from Whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works, give to us, Your servants, that … Continue reading Your Salvation from All Enemies
We Groan and Wait Eagerly
You can't avoid all suffering. Fearful, we do try and often groan. Still, its end in Christ is well worth the wait... Hear the full audio of "We Groan and Wait Eagerly" A sermon on Romans 8:18-23 / 4th Sunday after Epiphany / 03 February 2019 Thanks for reading! Share with a friend if you … Continue reading We Groan and Wait Eagerly
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 02.03.2019
Verse by verse, together we dig into Romans 8:18-23 (ESV)… Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 03 February 2019... INTRODUCTION: A recipe from a cookbook calls for one large egg and 2 cups of flour. We read that book differently than we might read the Dr. Seuss books "One Fish, Two Fish" or … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 02.03.2019
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
We are Distinct, I and Your People
Whether we feel close to God or not, the Lord moves in mercy toward His people, and goes with them. Hear the full audio of "We are Distinct, I and Your People" A sermon on Exodus 33:12-23 (ESV) Second Sunday after Epiphany / 20 January 2019 Thanks for listening! Share with a friend if you like … Continue reading We are Distinct, I and Your People
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 20 January 2019
Verse by verse, together we dig into Exodus 33:12-23... Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 20 January 2019. Notes from our study of Exodus 33:12-23 INTRODUCTION:Perhaps the most distinctively Lutheran insight into Biblical interpretation is clearly and carefully distinguishing Law and Gospel. Word Studies are helpful. Careful attention to the immediate context of … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 20 January 2019
I Am Well Pleased
People often withhold their approval and love for others. Even once given, it often depends on performance and works. Your Heavenly Father gives His love and favor freely, by graciously uniting us to His Son in His Baptism. Hear the full audio of "I Am Well Pleased!" A sermon on Matthew 3:13-17 / The Baptism … Continue reading I Am Well Pleased
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 01.13.2019
Verse by verse, together we explore Matthew 3:13-17…The Baptism of Our Lord. Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 13 January 2019. [Notes will be forthcoming in the next day or two, have meetings out of town today] Thanks for listening! Share with a friend if you like with links down below:
Prophetic Distance and Discipline in Pastoral Ministry
The results of such preaching are not in our hands, but in Christ's hands, pierced for all. Hear the full audio of "A Homily on Learning Prophetic Distance and Personal Discipline in Pastoral Ministry" Wayne Circuit Pastors' Conference, Trinity Lutheran, Martinsburg, NE 8 January 2018 Ezekiel 2:1-3:11 (ESV) 2:1 And he said to me, “Son of … Continue reading Prophetic Distance and Discipline in Pastoral Ministry
They Fell Down and Worshiped Him
Loud crowds stand, arms waving high, swaying in concert as one to the music...the apostles' often describe a very different posture within and outwardly, when it comes to the worship of Christ, the Lord. Hear the full audio of "They Fell Down and Worshiped Him" A sermon on Matthew 2:1-12 / The Epiphany of Our … Continue reading They Fell Down and Worshiped Him
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 