Dr. Luther’s Small Catechism lesson for the week of November 27, 2022: [III] THE LORD’S PRAYER IN THE PLAIN FORM IN WHICH THE HEAD OF THE FAMILYSHALL TEACH IT TO HIS HOUSEHOLD THE THIRD PETITION “Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” What does this mean? Answer: To be sure, the… Continue reading Catechism Lesson for the Week of November 27, 2022
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Give thanks to Christ, the High Priest
Consider closely the words of the 10 Lepers at the beginning of our Gospel reading. “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Each of the 10 lepers seem to make a bold confession of Christ, calling Him, “Master.” They each appear to recognize that not only is Christ right to be called, “Master,” but that He could indeed heal them. They each sound like they knew who the Messiah is, that is, One who has the power to heal with but a word. ..For more, click on the title above.
The Church’s new song is not what some people think it is
Again, today, the Lord of the Church has preserved His Church through another year. Throughout this “Year of the Psalm,” which is now a long-held Catalina Lutheran tradition, on most Sunday’s of the past year, God’s Word of Law and Gospel has been proclaimed from the Psalms. Through the declaration of the convicting, condemnning and killing Law, and, we pray, the predominance in our proclamation of the acquitting, atoning and enlivening Gospel, you, God’s people have been encouraged to behold Christ Jesus as the Psalms reveal Him. That is, as the One Who bore the full brunt of the Law that you might receive the full benefits of His Good News….For more, click on the title above
LSB 516, Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying
Chief Hymn for Trinity 27, the Last Sunday of the Church Year, selected as the seasonal hymn for AD 2022 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… Continue reading LSB 516, Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying
Scripture Readings for November 20, 2022
Scripture Readings for November 20, 2022Last Sunday of the Church Year (Festival Service) PSALM: Psalm 149OLD TESTAMENT: Isaiah 65:17-25EPISTLE: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11GOSPEL: Matthew 25:1-13 Links above will open a separate window at the Bible Gateway website showing the listed verses in the ESV.
Hymns for November 20, 2022
Sunday, November 20, 2022, HymnsLast Sunday of the Church Year (Festival Service) Processional Hymn: LSB #793, “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”Psalm Hymn: LSB #671, “Sing with All the Saints in Glory”Gradual Hymn: LSB #516, “Wake, Awake, for Night Is Coming”Creed Hymn: LSB #941, “We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God”AllSaintsTide Hymn: LSB #677, “For All… Continue reading Hymns for November 20, 2022
Catechism Lesson for the Week of November 20, 2022
Dr. Luther’s Small Catechism lesson for the week of November 20, 2022: [II] THE CREED IN THE PLAIN FORM IN WHICH THE HEAD OF THE FAMILYSHALL TEACH IT TO HIS HOUSEHOLD THE THIRD ARTICLE: SANCTIFICATION “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection… Continue reading Catechism Lesson for the Week of November 20, 2022
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The Beautiful Crown of the Bible
This passage from Matthew is no parable, but a description of the Final Judgement.
So, what does the text say about this judgement? Upon first hearing this story, it might seem that the judgement is based on a person’s good works. It is not.
First, when the text begins, after Christ sits on the Throne of His Glory, what does He do? He separates the people from one another as a shepherd separates sheep and goats. What happens next? He judges them. Their positions are already made clear before the judgement occurs, so you need not be afraid that you will not be counted among the sheep…For more, click on the title above.