In our text today we hear Jesus’ reaction to Jerusalem after His entry, which the church celebrates on Palm Sunday. Jesus knew what He would find. These are not the words of a man who is shocked. Rather, these are the words of a father who is grieved by the state of his child. Jesus weeps over the city for two reasons: her blindness to the things of peace and the wickedness that she has been working in her blindness. These are tears of pity intermingled with his kindness for knows what must take place for her redemption. …For more, click on the title above.
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Catechism Lesson for the Week of August 13, 2023
The Lord’s Prayer – The Seventh Petition
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Trinity_10 2023
Tenth Sunday after Trinity
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St. Laurence
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Saint Laurence
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Jesus is the true merciful Master
The Gospel reading for today has long been thought of as being one of the difficult sayings of Jesus. At first hearing, it may seem to indicate that Jesus is teaching that good stewardship of God’s gifts should be done by whatever means may be expedient, even if they are not honest! If that were the point of the narrative, we could hear the sermon’s apostolic benediction and get on with receiving God’s gifts.
But God’s approval of dishonest stewardship to preserve one’s own standard of living is not the point of the text. …For more, click on the title above.
Catechism Lesson for the Week of August 6, 2023
The Ten Commandments – The Ninth Commandment
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Trinity_9 2023
Ninth Sunday after Trinity
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LSB 707 Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways
Lawrencetide: We have chosen LSB 707, Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways, as the seasonal hymn for the AD 2023 Lawrencetide portion of the long Trinity season. Lawrencetide begins with the August 10 commemoration of Lawrence (225-258), Deacon and Martyr, and ends with the September 29 Feast of St. Michael and All Angels.… Continue reading LSB 707 Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways
Trinity 8 Wednesday
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