November 21, 2021
In the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Well, here we go again. Another commandment, another rule, another edict, telling us what we can’t do. We’ve already been called: adulterers, thieves, murderers, idolaters and the list goes on. Now we get hit with still another rule, still another accusation.… Read More »
November 14, 2021
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Eighth Commandment is: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or hurt… Read More »
November 14, 2021
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Eighth Commandment is: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or hurt… Read More »
November 7, 2021
Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, and from our risen and saving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. In the readings today, we heard two very different and distinct pictures of the One True Holy Christian Church, the Body of Christ. First, we heard of a glorious Church. A strong city… Read More »
October 31, 2021
Grace to you and peace in Jesus’ name. Amen. Why do we call ourselves “Lutheran”? For the most part I suppose this is something that we just take for granted. It’s always been that way, but when you stop and think about it, it seems a little strange. Why would we, living in America in… Read More »
October 24, 2021
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Please turn in your Catechism to page 105 for the Seventh Commandment and Matthew 6 in your Bibles.) As we make our way through this series on the 10 Commandments, I am reminded of the surprise I feel at… Read More »
October 17, 2021
As we Gather The Commandment on adultery gets more attention than other probably because it is the sin that might be perceived to be the most fun, but also does the most damage. Today, as we dig into God’s Word, we’ll explore what this Commandment means, and what God expects from us, and what He… Read More »
October 10, 2021
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Open please your Catechisms to p. 85 and your Bibles to Matthew 25. It might also be helpful to keep a place marked at Colossians 3. Y ou know what the first recorded murder, in the Bible, is. It’s… Read More »
October 3, 2021
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Open, please, your Catechisms to p. 81. Today we are exploring the commandment about honoring your father and mother. You find it there on page 81 as you would have learned it in Confirmation: The Fourth Commandment Honor your… Read More »
