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God doesn't always work in the ways that we think he is going to. This week we see a showdown between a false prophet and a real prophet of God. Paul tells us why the law isn't such a bad thing after all. And Jesus has some radical words about conflict because of him.
Old Testament: Jeremiah 28:5--9 Epistle Reading: Romans 7:1--13 Gospel: Matthew 10:34--42 LCMS Congregation Locator: http://locator.lcms.org/search.asp
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This week we move into the second half of the church year and see the theme of trust weave it's way through our readings!
This week the spirit is poured out on 70 Elders tasked with assisting Moses as the Israelites journey through the wilderness. The apostles recieve the Holy Spirit with tongues of fire on their heads, and Jesus speaks of the Spirit which is yet to come.
Send me your questions: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TallT84 Or leave them as a comment here This week's readings: Old Testament: Numbers 11:24–30 2nd Reading: Acts 2:1–21 Gospel Reading: John 7:37–39 This week Paul takes a trip to Athens and teaches the Greek philosophers about the "unknown god" for which they have an altar. Peter tells us to be prepared to suffer on account of our faith and to be prepared to give a reason for the hope that we have in us. He reminds us that in the same way that Noah and his family were saved through the ark, we too are saved by our baptisms that connect us to Christ's death and resurrection. Finally, in John, we hear Jesus give us a promise that the Father would send the Holy Spirit.
This week's readings: 1st Reading: Acts 17:16-31 Epistle Reading: 1 Peter 3:13--22 Gospel Reading: John 14:15--21 Next week's readings: First Reading: Acts 1:12-26 Epistle Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-19, 5:6-11 Gospel Reading: John 17:1-11 Send in your questions: www.facebook.com/FaithKnobNoster @TallT84 [email protected] This week we hear Luke describe the practices of the first Christians after Pentecost in the book of Acts. Peter will tell us that we should expect suffering because Christ suffered and then Jesus talks about sheep, gates, and hearing his voice.
I've also introduced a new opportunity to ask questions. Send me a comment about this or any other video in this series. Comments can be: 1)Left on the YouTube page in the comments section 2) Left in the comments section below. 3) Left on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/FaithKnobNoster 4) Emailed to me at [email protected] I hope to hear from you! Two weeks have already passed since Easter. Can you believe it? This week we get a double dose of Peter. First we see him preach a big sermon after which, 3,000 people are baptized. Then we hear him build on what we heard about last week. Now he speaks about the ransom that was paid for us. Finally, we'll hear about the biggest surprise dinner ever. Jesus meets up with some disciples on the road to Emmaus, but they don't know who he is right away. After he breaks bread and gives thanks then it all makes sense!
Easter has arrived! What a joyous day of celebration. This week we'll hear Peter preach the good news about Jesus to a Roman soldier. Paul writes about the new life that we live in Christ because of his resurrection. Finally, we'll hear Matthew's account of Jesus' resurrection.
First Reading: Acts 10:34--43 Epistle Reading: Colossians 3:1--4 Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:1--10 Our journey through Lent is quickly coming to a close. This Sunday we celebrate Palm Sunday and remember Jesus' entry into Jerusalem as he heads towards the cross!
Readings: Palm Sunday Processional Gospel: John 12:12–19 Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4–9a Epistle: Philippians 2:5–11 Gospel: Matthew 26:1—27:66 or Matthew 27:11–66 or John 12:20–43 Hope is the theme of our readings this week. Ezekiel spends some time with dry bones as the people of Israel feel hopless after recieving punishment from God. Paul tells us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus and implores Christians to live in the Holy Spirit rather than in the flesh. Finally, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, giving us the hope that all who die in Christ will be raised on the last day.
Readings: Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1--14 Epistle: Romans 8:1--11 Gospel: John 11:1--53 Faith is our focus this week as we see Abram stepping out in faith to follow God to a new land when he was already 75 years old. Paul tells us that it was God's gift of faith to Abraham that caused him to be saved, not his own works and Jesus clarifies things for Nicodemus so that he too may know how one enters the Kingdom of Heaven and what Jesus mission was on earth.
Readings: Old Testament: Genesis 12:1--9 Epistle: Romans 4:1--8, 13--17 Gospel: John 3:1--17 |
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