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 »
September 26, 2021
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Open, please, your Catechisms to p. 74. There you will find, in the “Explanation” section of the Catechism, the 3rd Commandment. And please your Bibles to: Exodus 20:8-11 When you had to memorize the commandment about keeping the Sabbath… Read More »
September 19, 2021
As we Gather If it be asked: How do you understand the Second Commandment, or what is meant by taking in vain, or misusing God’s name? answer briefly thus: It is misusing God’s name when we call upon the Lord God, no matter in what way, for purposes of falsehood or wrong of any kind.… Read More »
September 12, 2021
As we Gather It is the intent of this commandment to require true faith and trust of the heart which settles upon the only true God, and clings to Him alone. That is as much as to say: “See to it that you let Me alone be your God, and never seek another,” Whatever you… Read More »
September 5, 2021
Grace to you and peace in Jesus’ name. Amen. God Cares for You. How do we know that? How do we know, what we know, about God? The God who saved us. The God who died for us. The God who suffered for us. Where do we learn who God is? The Bible says: The… Read More »
