Verse by verse, we dig into Luke 2:22-40... The Presentation in the Temple. Hear the full audio of Bible Study on December 30, 2018. Today we have a lengthy passage closing out the "infancy" section of the Gospel of Luke (2:22-40). The Sermon later will focus on part four, the prophetic blessing spoken about Jesus. … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.30.2018
The Word Reaches The Womb
Mary carries the Word made flesh. These good tidings bring great joy to another woman of faith and the child in her womb...by the Holy Spirit at work from lip to ear to our own innermost being, even now. Hear the full audio of "The Word Reaches The Womb" A sermon on Luke 1:39-45 / … Continue reading The Word Reaches The Womb
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.9.18
Verse by verse, together we dig in to Malachi 4... Hear the audio of Bible Study from this past weekend... Bible Study Notes (9 December 2018) From Malachi 4: 1 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.9.18
Readings for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Trinity (11.11.2018)
We pray: Stir up, O Lord, the wills of Your faithful people that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruits of good works, may by You be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen. Isaiah 51:9-16 (ESV) 9 Awake, … Continue reading Readings for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Trinity (11.11.2018)
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Seven 11.1-7.2018)
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 fathers. These readings are directly … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Seven 11.1-7.2018)
Readings for the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity (10.21.18)
We pray: "O Lord, keep Your household, the Church, in continual godliness that through Your protection she may be free from all adversities and devoutly given to serve You in good works, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever." Amen. … Continue reading Readings for the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity (10.21.18)
Readings for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
We pray: "Almighty and merciful God, of Your bountiful goodness keep from us all things that may hurt us, that we being ready in both body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish whatever You would have us do, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now … Continue reading Readings for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
Readings for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (9.23.2018)
"Lord, we implore You, grant Your people grace to withstand the temptations of the devil and with pure hearts follow You, the only God, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever." Amen. Here are the Readings for this coming Seventeenth … Continue reading Readings for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (9.23.2018)
Readings for the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity (9.16.2018)
"O Lord, we pray that Your grace may always go before and follow after us, that we may continually be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever." Amen. Here are the readings for the Sixteenth … Continue reading Readings for the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity (9.16.2018)
A Deeper Dive into Luke 17:11-19 (Bible Study for 9.2.2018)
A Bible Study Guide on Luke 17:11-19 Part One: STOP Speeding; SLOW Down; YIELD Him the Right of Way!A.Basic Training: Part of our purpose during Bible Class time is to develop the discipline of a closer reading of Holy Scripture. Our first questions should almost always be the most basic sorts of questions. Too often, … Continue reading A Deeper Dive into Luke 17:11-19 (Bible Study for 9.2.2018)