True greatness is a paradox. It grows out of seeing ourselves as small and God as great. Such greatness has its center in love―both God’s great love for us in Christ and our love for our neighbor. Such love leads to genuine, humble service. Here is this week’s “Together in the Word” (click here for a more mobile-friendly version)Continue reading “September 19-25, 2021”
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September 12-18, 2021
There are two kinds of preachers. One pushes worldly glory. The other pushes the ugly cross where Christ was crucified for us, alone in the darkness. The former touts worldly success. The latter knows that those who speak God’s truth will always make enemies. “Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ JesusContinue reading “September 12-18, 2021”
September 5-11, 2021
As travel becomes increasingly easier and faster, we send our missionaries out on our behalf to those living in darkness. Missionaries proclaim the good news of the Savior who sacrificed himself in the place of every sinner. We support our missionaries with our prayers, money, and encouragement and ask the Lord’s blessings on our evangelismContinue reading “September 5-11, 2021”
August 29 – September 4, 2021
The psalmist wrote, “Oh, how I love your law!” (Psalm 119:97). The three scripture readings for this week give us, too, good reasons to love God’s law. That law shows us how to thank the God who redeemed us from sin, death and the devil. It guides us in every situation. It identifies the beginningContinue reading “August 29 – September 4, 2021”
August 22-28, 2021
God’s Word is not always easy to believe. There are some difficult words that we run up against as we read through our Bible, ideas that seem so contrary to our “modern way of thinking.” We shouldn’t think, however, that these words were any easier to believe back in Bible times. They weren’t. God’s peopleContinue reading “August 22-28, 2021”
August 15-21, 2021
One of the things we missed most during the pandemic was being able to worship together. Psalm 26:8 says, “I love the house where you live, O Lord, the place where your glory dwells.” This is why we gather. There is just no replacement for it. This week, we remember and celebrate the blessings ofContinue reading “August 15-21, 2021”
August 8-14, 2021
Have you ever faced a frustrating, seemingly impossible task? For Christians, believing all of Jesus’ promises and loving others as he loves us sometimes seems out of the question. In this week’s lessons, though, we see how Jesus gives us the ability to fulfill impossible tasks by giving us the Bread of Life. Apart fromContinue reading “August 8-14, 2021”
August 1-7, 2021
Many Christian churches stress social action. Feeding the hungry is important for Christians; God commands acts of mercy. Sadly, however, many churches offer little more than physical bread, bread that does not last. Bread is necessary for this life, but Jesus wants his Church to focus on offering the Bread of Life (Jesus himself, theContinue reading “August 1-7, 2021”
July 25-31, 2021
Christian congregations easily get distracted. Sometimes false teaching or overly-strong opinions, and the resentment that can follow, destroy a church’s unity. Congregations may get caught up in too many projects or programs that divert them from their divine purpose. Only Jesus can overcome such disasters. He gives us his Word, the Bread of Life, toContinue reading “July 25-31, 2021”
July 18-24, 2021
Be faithful unto death and I will give you the crown of life. The Lord calls for, empowers, and motivates faithfulness in service, dedicated to the work of the Kingdom. The faithful service of Christians brings glory to the most perfect and humble servant Christ. Here is this week’s “Together in the Word” (click here for a more mobile-friendlyContinue reading “July 18-24, 2021”
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