Intertwined Themes of Epiphany
The two primary themes for Epiphany come together in this prophesy. … More Intertwined Themes of Epiphany
The two primary themes for Epiphany come together in this prophesy. … More Intertwined Themes of Epiphany
Justice is a hot topic today, in society and in Christendom. This prophesy gives a glimpse of one of the ways God brings justice to the nations. … More One Way God Brings Justice
If we solely focus on verse 13 of our Scripture passage, there is a risk that we become weighed down by God’s law. That makes the Gospel in these verses so reassuring. … More Reassurance for the Christian Life
I’m confident readers of this devotion have had similar experiences. We do end up gaining more full knowledge of Christ in sharing the faith, albeit from the Bible. … More Blessings of Sharing the Faith
There’s a very human tendency to become desensitized over a period of time. Today’s Scripture passage is an example of how God might resensitize us to key Scriptural teachings. … More Divine Creativity
This teaching is especially difficult because Jesus is referring to God’s original chosen people. How much more would this apply to Gentiles who reject Jesus as Savior and Lord? … More A Challenging Parable
Since Lent is a season of reflection, take a moment to consider after whom you have modeled your life as a Christian. … More Imitators and Emulators
This passage is a prophesy about Jesus, a striking image of the Messiah. Jesus is the righteousness that went forth as brightness, the Christ who brought salvation as a burning torch. … More Jesus Shining Forth
Then Paul surprises us. God can do this with the power that is already at work inside of those of who believe in Jesus. Let that sink in for a moment. Inside of you and inside of me is a power than can do more than we can ask or think. … More Doxology
[2] We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, [3] remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 1:2–3) What do fellow Lutherans in sister churches say about your church? Is … More Church Relationships