Live in eager expectation of glory! That glory is not dimmed by earthly suffering; rather, such suffering reminds us of the glory that awaits us. First the cross; then the crown. Our light and momentary troubles cannot mute the joy of living in eager expectation of glory. As we witness the Ascension we wait expectationContinue reading “May 17-23, 2020”
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May 10-16, 2020
Confession of Christ and of our hope in him is the calling of all who have been baptized. Such confession includes not only our faithful testimony but also our loving obedience to Jesus’ commands. As we live out our confession of Christ, we are comforted by the presence of the Spirit whom the Son hasContinue reading “May 10-16, 2020”
May 3-9, 2020
I am the way, the truth, and the life. Christ’s message is so exclusive that it rejects all others. There is only one way to the Father, and that way is a person. He does not say, ‘I show you the way,’ like a second Moses, but I am the way. Nor ‘I have theContinue reading “May 3-9, 2020”
April 26 – May 2, 2020
The image of shepherd and sheep are certainly familiar to modern Christians, but do those concepts resonate as deeply for us as they did for the people of God 2000 years ago? “In such a landscape as Judea, where a day’s pasture is thinly scattered over an unfenced tract of country, covered with delusive paths,Continue reading “April 26 – May 2, 2020”
April 19-25, 2020
Hope Restored. The certain hope of eternal life with God is founded on the sacrificial death and victorious resurrection of Christ. God had promised this ancient hope in the Garden at the dawn of time. God had carried this ancient hope in his Word through the ages. How did the disciples fail to anticipate theContinue reading “April 19-25, 2020”
April 12-18, 2020
In the face of doubt, Christ gives us proof and peace. To the doubting disciples, he gave certain proof that led to certain peace. Through his Word and sacraments, Jesus gives the same proof to all people of all time. “Peace be with you,” said our Lord. Then he sent his people forth with thisContinue reading “April 12-18, 2020”
April 5-11, 2020
Sinners should fear God. Sinners ought to die for their wickedness. The grave should be the place of ultimate defeat for mankind. Yet on Easter, the Second Adam did all that the first had left undone. Bearing our guilt and suffering our verdict, the Son of Man died, but three days later he rose inContinue reading “April 5-11, 2020”
March 29 – April 4, 2020
Hail the King who humbly comes to save us! For 1700 years the Church has celebrated with Hosannas and palm branches this festival that opens Holy Week. The time for Christ’s glory had come. He would not, however, gain glory in the manner of other kings. Rather, he would humble himself in great acts ofContinue reading “March 29 – April 4, 2020”
March 22-28, 2020
Perhaps we are gaining some new users this week because of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and the restrictions on public gatherings for worship. I pray that these resources are beneficial for you and/or your family, that you may grow ever closer to your Savior, even in uncertain times. +++++++++ Jesus will raise usContinue reading “March 22-28, 2020”
March 15-21, 2020
Jesus calls us from sinful selfishness to selfless service. We can view the world from the perspective of selfishness or selflessness. Selfishness puts self before all and leads to favoritism, pride and envy. Repentance, however, means despairing of self, trusting in Christ’s substitutionary sacrifice and leading lives of selfless service modeled after our Savior whoContinue reading “March 15-21, 2020”
Together in the Word 