God’s Loving Discipline
STUDIES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT “It is for discipline that you endure; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom… Read More »God’s Loving Discipline
Triumphant Faith in the Face of Persecution
STUDIES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT Women received their dead raised to life again. And others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a… Read More »Triumphant Faith in the Face of Persecution
Zion Lutheran Church Ipswich, South Dakota
A SLICE OF LIFE IN THE CLC SNAPSHOTS OF CONGREGATIONS FROM AROUND THE CHURCH OF THE LUTHERAN CONFESSION Zion Lutheran Church is numbered among the… Read More »Zion Lutheran Church Ipswich, South Dakota
Faith in an Almighty Deliverance
STUDIES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is… Read More »Faith in an Almighty Deliverance
The Height of Faith and Love
STUDIES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT “By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his… Read More »The Height of Faith and Love
Initial Inductees into the Hall of Faith
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his… Read More »Initial Inductees into the Hall of Faith
Christian Crosses are for Your Good
STUDIES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT “But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: partly while… Read More »Christian Crosses are for Your Good
God’s Word is Very Clear: Only One Atoning Sacrifice is Necessary
Please first read Hebrews 10:11-18. 11 And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But this Man, after… Read More »God’s Word is Very Clear: Only One Atoning Sacrifice is Necessary
Joshua A Minority Voice Who Served as a Leader for a Major Power
(Numbers 13:25-14:10; Joshua 1:1-11) Should it be surprising to us that as Christians we are in the minority in this world (see Matthew 20:16b)? Is… Read More »Joshua A Minority Voice Who Served as a Leader for a Major Power
Following in His Footsteps
When selecting a career path, many young people are drawn to the same vocations practiced by their fathers or mothers. This is notable also in… Read More »Following in His Footsteps
Rahab — A Reformed Prostitute
Sex sells, is sold, and enslaves human hearts. Businesses use sexual messages and imagery in their advertisements to sell their products. Human bodies are sold… Read More »Rahab — A Reformed Prostitute
Esther—A Real Heroine
(O.T. Book of Esther) Our society has a fascination with heroes. A good example of this is the popularity of super-heroes found in D.C. and… Read More »Esther—A Real Heroine