The great and precious jewel of Love is held before the congregation for all to behold, and to adorn the Bride of Christ for life everlasting. Hear the full audio of Bible Study from March 03 INTRODUCTION: Don't Try to Pry the Diamond of Love AwayChristians often like to hear today's passage from 1 Corinthians … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 03.03.2013
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
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
Elizabeth, Did You Know?
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
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
Your Dominion and Domain in Christ the Lord
God the Father gives you holy charge of your life: ruling over the time, talents and treasures entrusted to you. Christ redeems the whole you from the Fall into sin and restores true righteousness within you. The Holy Spirit sanctifies you, Christian, making you fit for the sacred task he has given. "God blessed them...and … Continue reading Your Dominion and Domain in Christ the Lord
Parents in the Household of Faith: Week Two (9.20-26.18)
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 … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith: Week Two (9.20-26.18)
A Deeper Dive into Galatians 5:25-6:10 (Bible Study for 9.9.18)
Late to post, but here goes a bit of a study into Galatians 5:25-6:10. We didn't hold class due to special 2018 Rally Day events to kick off our Sunday School and Catechism year, but for those who wanted to dig a little deeper into the conditions of sowing Seeds of Gentle Restoration, here's a … Continue reading A Deeper Dive into Galatians 5:25-6:10 (Bible Study for 9.9.18)
Seeds of Gentle Restoration
The question is not WHETHER you will sow or reap. You certainly shall sow and reap something. The only question is WHAT will you sow and then reap. Sow boldly in good cheer and look forward to a good harvest, for your Father richly blesses birds who neither sow nor reap. How much more shall … Continue reading Seeds of Gentle Restoration
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 