The Apostle’s Creed – The First Article
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Trinity 21 2023
Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity
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90 days of prayer: Day 54
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 – Almighty and merciful Father, though Your thoughts are higher than our thoughts, and Your ways beyond our comprehension, we know You have a plan for us. Grant us the humility to trust in You and in the guidance of your Holy Spirit. As we continue our campaign to expand and… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 54
Unpacking the meaning of a parable
Sometimes when you begin a sermon you need to explain what the text you are preaching on is NOT about before you can say what it is about and how it applies to the hearers. I hope this helps, because the parable of the wicked, nasty tenants is one of those texts.
This parable of Jesus is not about an unfruitful vineyard. It is not about a vineyard that bore the wrong kind of fruit. This parable is not about the people of God who at times do not bear the fruit that they should be bearing. And so, we should not simplistically say that we are just like the tenant workers in that vineyard because we sometimes don’t bear fruit for God….For more, click on the title above.
LSB 672 Jerusalem the Golden
Selected as the seasonal hymn for AD 2023 All Saints-tide. This final cycle of the long Trinity season is named for the November 1 feast which marks its beginning. For the past almost 5 weeks of Michaeltide, we have reflected on endurance in the face of tribulation. As we close in on the end of… Continue reading LSB 672 Jerusalem the Golden
90 days of prayer: Day 53
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 – Dear Lord, your apostle Paul reminds us of Your gifts of Word and music, encouraging us to speak to one another in psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. We pray that by Your Holy Spirit we continue to use these gifts to join together in praise of You, Heavenly… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 53
90 days of prayer: Day 52
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 – Heavenly Father, through Your prophet Isaiah You called upon us to seek You where You may be found, and call upon You while You are near. We thank You that You have provided for us a place where we receive Your gifts of Word and Sacrament, administered by your faithful… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 52
OB – October Meeting Minutes
Pastor opened the meeting with a prayer based on Luke 16:13. It’s a parable that is difficult to discuss but can apply to Operation Barnabas and our goals. Instead of condemning those who strive for money with shrewd and sinful ways, we need to be prudent servants of Christ and extend His love to them.… Continue reading OB – October Meeting Minutes
90 days of prayer: Day 51
Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, Feast of St. James of Jerusalem – Most merciful Father, we know Your will but we are foolish, and we struggle to walk as those who are wise. We thank you that in your gracious mercy you sent us your Son, Jesus Christ, who is a lamp for our feet and… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 51
Are you welcome at the Feast?
Jesus said, “Many are invited but few are elected.”
Do you remember how Jesus explains the parable we just heard? Me neither. That is because this is one of those that Jesus doesn’t explain. He gives the parable and keeps on talking. Most of the time it’s not a big deal. This is one of those times it’s not a big deal – the explanation of the parable is pretty obvious when we consider it in light of the rest of the Scriptures….For more, click on the ttile above