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Behold the Glory of the King of Kings

Behold the Glory of the King of Kings

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As we come to the close of the Christmas season, we hear once again the remarkable account of how, by God’s guidance and grace, the Wise Men from the East came searching for the one “who has been born King of the Jews” (Matthew 2:2), so that they might bow before Him and worship Him. In this event we see the beginning of the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy regarding our Savior. “The Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising” (Isaiah 60:3).

While it is unlikely that these Magi were kings, they were powerful men in the world who very likely had their place in the king’s court. And yet they were more than ready to fall down before the Child Jesus and worship Him. By faith they recognized the majesty and glory of their Savior and King in the young Christ-Child.

Dare to be a Daniel…

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Daniel’s Vision of the Messiah

I was watching in the night visions, and behold, One  like the Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought  Him near before Him…” Daniel7:13.

This “Son of Man,” theMessiah in human form, came riding on the clouds of heaven. And more than that: “He came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him.” The term “Ancient of Days” is the prophet Daniel’s special name for Jehovah God, the eternal God. Picture, if you will, the awe-inspiring scene of the Messiah in His state of glory being led and escorted by the angel hosts into the presence of His Heavenly Father, the Ancient of Days!

2010 CLC Teachers’ Conference

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This year’s CLC Teachers’ Conference was hosted by Immanuel Lutheran Church of Mankato, Minnesota, Wednesday through Friday, October 20-22. All CLC Christian Day schools were represented. Also attending were six students from the education program… 

The Confidence of Those Who Know in Whom They Believe

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Our confident hope for time and for eternity is inspired by Paul’s confident expression of faith in 2 Timothy.

In this prison epistle Paul recognized that his ministry and his life were drawing to a close. He wrote to Timothy, “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing” (4:6-8).

The Master Becomes a Servant

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Years ago, it was not uncommon for young women from well-to-do families to become school teachers. These were young women who enjoyed many advantages and probably didn’t even need to get a job to support themselves. But… 

Evangelism and the Book of Acts

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How long has it been since you read the Book of Acts? This important book is often overlooked by many Christians who prefer to read the Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus or the… 

Announcements January 2011

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Installations In accord with our usage and order,Luke Bernthal, who was called as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church of Valentine, Nebraska, Peace Lutheran Church of Mission, South Dakota, and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of White… 

Chapel Talk on Chapter 19 of the Book: Out Of Necessity

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Dear Friends in Christ,

There are sixteen congregations in our church body that are presently enjoying a special blessing from the Lord. These congregations are operating elementary Christian day schools. Some of these schools have been in existence since the very beginning of the CLC, such as Immanuel Lutheran School in Mankato, Minnesota. In fact, Immanuel congregation has also been operating its own Christian high school ever since Immanuel Lutheran College moved from Mankato to Eau Claire in 1963.

Our Unchangeable God in an Ever-changing World

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With the passing of each year we observe changes in our lives and in the world about us. While some of the changes are good and beneficial, others are not. Were it not for the assurance of the abiding presence of our unchangeable Lord, our spirits would be greatly distressed and our hearts would melt out of fear and worry.

The sure and certain Word of our God comforts us in the knowledge that the Lord Jesus who rules over all things for our sake (see Ephesians 1:22,23) is “the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8), and that He has given us this unfailing promise: “Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).

Many Thanks…

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I apologize for an editorial oversight, failing to mention in the hard copy magazine that Brother Paul Koch, “retired” member of our staff, took it upon himself again this year to compile the Daily Readings. Well, they…