It’s not easy giving a faithful proclamation of God’s Word. Public ministers serve as God’s representative to a sinful world, and the world is often not willing to accept God’s message of truth. The Old Testament prophet Amos found that out; St. Paul found that out; Jesus’ newly-called apostles would find that out. Yet faithfulContinue reading “July 11-17, 2021”
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July 4-10, 2021
Preaching the message of God is not a popularity contest. Our yardstick is not the size of the crowd and the volume of the cheering, but being faithful in speaking God’s Word to the specific people and situation. That may ruffle feathers. The unwillingness of people to listen humbles God’s spokesmen. May we always payContinue reading “July 4-10, 2021”
June 27 – July 3, 2021
In our world today, the blessing of nation, which we have received, can become an object of disdain. In a country where we may speak what is on our mind and we see sinfulness exhibited in public offices, we may be lured into talking in a disrespectful way concerning our government. We may be tempted toContinue reading “June 27 – July 3, 2021”
June 20-26, 2021
The world is a confusing place. We often feel it does not deal fairly with us. We go through anger, even terror, when we don’t understand the turmoil around us. But in Word and sacrament Jesus reminds us of his presence. He forgives our foolish self-centeredness because of his holy blood. He opens our eyesContinue reading “June 20-26, 2021”
June 13-19, 2021
This July 4, people will celebrate the growth and power of our republic. Yet we believers in Christ are part of an eternal kingdom. The kingdom of God started so humbly. It makes unnoticeable progress as it conquers hearts for Christ. Yet if you step back to look at it, you can see its tremendousContinue reading “June 13-19, 2021”
June 6-12, 2021
Adam and Eve ruined everything for everyone. They destined themselves for death. They took the perfect world that God created for everyone and put it under constant attack from the all the demons. But God made a promise almost immediately. God said he would send a descendant of Eve to crush Satan’s power. Jesus, thatContinue reading “June 6-12, 2021”
May 30 – June 5, 2021
There are so many distractions for Christian leaders that may keep them for their primary focus. The message is not about us or rituals to which we must conform, but it is about Christ himself. Depending on that gives power and perseverance to our service in him. Here is this week’s “Together in the Word” (clickContinue reading “May 30 – June 5, 2021”
May 23-29, 2021
This week we celebrate the mystery of God being three-in-one, a mystery he reveals both for his glory and on our behalf. Isaiah rightly trembled at God’s holiness. But to Nicodemus Jesus reveals something even more profound about the Trinity. The Father sent the Son to die in our place; whoever trusts in the Son,Continue reading “May 23-29, 2021”
May 16-22, 2021
Many problems seem unsolvable, but in Christ, our God is the God of the impossible. The day of Pentecost gave clear evidence of the power of the Spirit of Jesus to change things dramatically. Just as dead bones became living, breathing beings in the Ezekiel’s vision, so people dead in sin become spiritually alive throughContinue reading “May 16-22, 2021”
May 9-15, 2021
Once he had fulfilled his rescue mission here, Jesus visibly ascended into heaven before his disciple’s eyes. God exalted Jesus again to his position of glory and honor as the King of kings and Lord of lords. Jesus now reigns over all things for our eternal good. As the angels said, he will return inContinue reading “May 9-15, 2021”
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