(Read Matthew 28:1-10) On at least three occasions, Jesus forewarned His disciples of His impending suffering and death. With each warning He also gave the certain promise of His resurrection. In Matthew 16:21, for example,…
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments April 1 TLH 153 / LSB 451 1 Chronicles 3 Out of a humble…
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments March 2 TLH 469 / LSB 648 Psalm 87 Through Baptism the Lord welcomes…
When I was young, the outdoor game of choice was baseball (softball). I learned the rules from those older; I learned various finer rules from listening to Chicago Cubs baseball on the radio. Major league…
The message of our salvation is simple and pure. Jesus died on Calvary for my sins. He took upon Himself my guilt. He gave to me His righteousness. This changes everything. All is new. In…
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments February 2 TLH 19 / LSB 819 Jeremiah 44 Jeremiah confronts the Judeans who…
The word “miracle” refers to something that cannot ordinarily occur within the realm of the universal laws of nature. Jesus performed miracles to validate what He said, such as in Matthew 9:6-7, “‘But that you…
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments January 1 TLH 14 / LSB 791 1 Kings 20 Ben-hadad, king of Syria,…
What if God’s promises were conditional or unreliable, like marketing offers couched in fine print? The promise to send a Savior: “Well, maybe.” The promise to forgive sins: “That depends.” The promise to provide for…
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006 Date Hymns Reading Comments December 1 LSB 534 Proverbs 23 Wealth and worldly success can be deceiving. Solomon…
