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226. Baptism Of Our Lord

Psalm 29:1-11, Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 10:34-43

Bulletin Aid

Amy C. Schifrin

... for you to come. Leader: So now we ask for your Spirit who hovered over the waters to come to this meal and to these lives, that your justice might flow and your mercy prevail. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: your love for us has no end. The Lord’s Prayer Hymns During Distribution O Bread Of Life From Heaven Eat This Bread Post-Communion Blessing or Post-Communion Prayer Leader: As you have showered your blessings upon us in this holy sacrament, O God, so now send us out as spring rain, that your goodness ...

227. The Mountain of the Lord

Micah 4:1-5

Understanding Series

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... . Each of the peoples of the world goes its own way and pursues its own powerstruggles for prosperity and security. But knowing the promised outcome of history, Israel’s faithful respond liturgically with the words of verse 5c–d: we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever. God’s kingdom of peace will come. Therefore the faithful will conduct their lives in accordance with the nature of that kingdom that is coming (cf. 2 Pet. 3:11–12; 1 John 3:2–3). In the NT, Jesus Christ ...

228. The Lord’s Case Against Israel

Micah 6:1-8

Understanding Series

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... its oral traditions and set down in its written narratives, God’s will has been shown to his people and made very clear (cf. Luke 16:31; John 5:45–47). That will is what is good, and it is good because it is the will of Yahweh, the Lord and redeemer of Israel’s life. There is no other good outside of God, no virtue, no ideology, no civil, political or religious scheme that can qualify unless it accords with God’s desire for human life. Thus, the Israelite speaker is addressed here as ʾādām, man ...

229. The Lord's Judgement of Ahaziah

2 Kings 1:1-18

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

... 18) about his fate: Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron (a Philistine city about twenty-five miles west of Jerusalem). In response, the LORD also sends a messenger (Hb. malʾāk, angel; cf. 1 Kgs. 19:5–7), with the result that Elijah intercepts the king’s ... captains (vv. 10 and 12; cf. 1 Kgs. 18:38). The third captain accords Elijah the respect he is due as a prophet of the LORD and escapes with his life. Ahaziah meets with Elijah as he had wanted, but it changes nothing. The oracle stands as first spoken by the ...

230. Jesus as the Isaianic Servant of the Lord

Matthew 12:15-21

Teach the Text

Jeannine K. Brown

... identified as Jesus by Matthew, will not even break off a reed bruised at its bending point, though this seems a natural enough thing to do. And while it is commonplace to snuff out a wick that no longer has a flame but only a bit of smoke remaining, the Lord’s servant will not even do this. This fits Matthew’s vision of Jesus as merciful Messiah (see 8:3; 9:36; 14:14; 15:32). till he has brought justice through to victory. For a second time the Isaiah 42 citation accents the theme of justice in the ...

231. Military Conquest as the Lord’s Judgment of Judah

Joel 2:1-11

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... command to sound the trumpet here serves as a warning to the people of an approaching danger for which they should prepare (cf. Jer. 4:5, 19–21; 6:17; Isa. 18:3; Ezek. 33:3–6; Hos. 8:1). Joel announces the imminent arrival of “the day of the Lord” in ominous terms, as a large army converges on Judah from the north, obliterating the landscape and wreaking chaos and destruction in its wake. Similarly, the prophet Habakkuk predicts the Babylonian invasion of Judah (Hab. 1:5–11), highlighting the ...

232. The Lord Speaks

Job 38:1--41:34

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... text, chapters 40 and 41 are differently divided so that the initial description of leviathan in 41:1–8 becomes 40:25–32. This links the description of these two beasts even more closely together as parts of the same final examination. 40:6–8 Then the LORD spoke to Job out of the storm. This is exactly the same phrase found at the beginning of chapter 38, signifying that this is a continuation of the original storm of words after a brief pause. Brace yourself. Again, as in 38:3, God challenges Job to ...

233. The Lord on His Heavenly Throne

Psalm 11:1-7

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... threat is depicted by three images: an endangered bird, hunted humans, and shaky foundations. The intimidation is spurned (How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird”) as groundless, not because of the speaker’s prowess but because of his position: in the LORD I take refuge. The image of a bird is particularly suited here because refuge in Yahweh is often under his “wings” (36:7; 57:1; 61:4; 91:4). The notion of hunting continues into the second image, but here the prey are humans. Other psalms ...

234. Walking in Integrity and Loving the Lord’s House

Psalm 26:1-12

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... Do not take away my soul along with sinners.” The place from which he does not want to be removed is apparent from the preceding verse (“I love the” house “where you live”) and from the closing verse (in the great assembly “I will praise the LORD”). The psalm does not ask for judgment on them—which appears to be a given—but only that Yahweh redeems the speaker from that impending doom (v. 11). In both instances the wicked are given mention simply as a contrast to the speaker’s desire to ...

235. Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil

Matthew 13:1-23

Sermon

R. Kevin Mohr

... analysis. No, a love letter simply calls for a response on the part of the loved one. In a similar way, the song “Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil” reminds us that the proper reaction to Jesus’ parables is not analysis but a response of commitment ... and gardener’s assistants, helping others to grow in faith and discipleship. So, our response, our theme song and prayer today is, “Lord, let our hearts be good soil!” That is our prayer, desire, and hope for all who are baptized into the kingdom of ...

236. Be Reconciled with the Lord

2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... give our best effort that must mean in part that we realize our need to be reconciled, to ask forgiveness from God who is full of mercy. Nothing we have done or failed to do can keep us from the loving and forgiving embrace of the Lord. Interestingly and certainly significantly, in the New Testament the only person who was guaranteed a place in the heavenly kingdom with Jesus was the thief crucified alongside him who asked for forgiveness. Jesus told him, “This day you will be with me in paradise” (Luke ...

237. “I Will Sing the Lord’s Praise, for He Has Been Good to Me”

Psalm 13:1-6

Teach the Text

C. Hassell Bullock

... you to pray with me.”17 A mistake that many people make when they feel disappointed with God is that they turn their backs on him completely. What we see in Psalm 13 is encouragement to continue to look to God, and permission to speak honestly with the Lord. It was this process that brought David to a point of joy and praise even in the midst of sorrow. Our own story of faith Testimony: Ask a person from your church who has had a challenging life experience to share his or her story with the congregation ...

238. Obedience To The Lord

Micah 6:1-8

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... be heard? Leader: Bring only your love for others and seek justice for all this day. People: Not burnt offerings or sacrifices from the harvest's first fruits? Leader: Be humble and know this hour, we are saved by the blood of Christ. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, You have called us to lives committed to loving You and those around us and to seeking what is best for others above our own gain. We ask for Your wisdom and Your guidance. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession ...

239. The Lord is Faithful

Isaiah 59:1-21

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... might know God's love and grace. Leader: For God has always heard; it was we who had gone our own ways. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, we thank You for Your loving patience and mercy. Even though we choose to go astray You are constantly calling us to come home. Give us the ears, Lord, to hear Your voice. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have chosen to move in the directions of the world and yet we wonder why we have no peace or why You do not seem ...

240. Lord Through Adversity

Genesis 37:12-36, Genesis 37:1-11

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... times of personal struggle. Leader: God has promised no trial or test will have victory over believers. People: But enduring is hard and at times our spirits seem so weak. Leader: God Almighty is our strength and in Christ we will be victorious. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, Lord of History, the Scriptures tell us of how, as in Joseph's life, You are able to take what seems like disaster and turn it into Good. We praise and trust You, O ...

241. The Lord's Guidance

Judges 4:1-24

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... Your love and even when we rebel You carefully try to show us the wisdom in coming home to You. We thank You for Your love, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often, once we have become comfortable with spiritual truths, we begin to take them for granted and we may eventually find ourselves even violating them to suit our own desires. Forgive us, Lord, and help us always remain alert to Your presence and to Your guidance lest we should do great harm to others and to our witness for ...

242. The Lord has come!

Isaiah 51:17--52:12, John 1:1-18

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... Collect O God, You have answered our prayers and through the gift of Your son You have given us a Savior. O Lord, lead us to share this most wonderful gift with all the world. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have allowed the worldly trappings of the holidays to blur our vision and pull us away from the true message of Christmas. Forgive us, Lord, and where we find the hurting, let us give comfort; where we see need, let us give a helping hand; and where we find the lost, give ...

243. Our Strength Is In The Lord

Isaiah 40:1-31

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... God, so often we have tried to live our lives in our own strength and by our worldly wisdom only to find ourselves broken and exhausted. Too often, God, we have even allowed our faith to drift from You to the things of this world for our security. Forgive us, Lord. Lead us to grow in Your wisdom and to lean on Your strength daily. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "Rock Of Ages" "A Mighty Fortress" "God Will Take Care Of You"

244. The Lord Is Our Wisdom

Proverbs 1:20-33

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... in and day out. Leader: For the more God's light shines in us the greater is God's blessing. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, You are the Creator of the Universe, yet Your concern and love for our well-being and Your desire to bless and lead us if we will but follow is wonderful. Use us as a blessing, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have not sought Your will and guidance for our lives because we thought we knew what was best on our own. We have ...

245. Thanksgiving For The Lord Our Great Provider

Joel 2:18-27

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... Collect O God, You have provided for us in ways far beyond what we deserve and we are so very grateful. Help us to be wise enough to use Your blessings to bring honor to Your Holy Name. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, sometimes we consider all the wonderful things You have done in our lives and we begin to think we might even be good enough to deserve Your love. But sometimes we have allowed ourselves to think we have accomplished what we have in our lives by our own efforts and ...

246. The Blessing of the Lord

Zephaniah 3:1-20

Bulletin Aid

William E. Keeney

... witness to God's Love. Leader: Let us celebrate and lift our voices together in praise. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and everlasting God, You hold us safe and sure in Your magnificent right hand. In Your infinite grace and mercy, You have sustained us and called us Your own. We praise You, O Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we think of ourselves as independent and self-sustaining people and we have failed to confess Your blessings and presence in ...

247. Look to the Lord

2 Corinthians 12:9

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... problem - either a bad pain or some other kind of thing that was hard for him to live with. St. Paul doesn't tell us what it is - but apparently there weren't any special medicines for it like the ones we have today. St. Paul even talked to the Lord about it, but the Lord said not to worry. His grace would help him to stand it. Sometimes all the medicines in the world won't help us feel better, will they, boys and girls? Then we have to remember St. Paul; he just put his trust in the ...

248. The Lord Who Heals and Saves Us

Mark 7:24-37

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... might hear God's word. Leader: And let our hearts proclaim God's love for all the world to hear! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God of mercy and love, You have always been our healing and sustaining power and we seek Your healing for today's world. Call us anew, Lord, to Your task of spreading the Good News. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have allowed the ways of the world to be our ways instead of seeking out and living according to Your ways. So often we ...

249. Call Upon the Name of the Lord

Romans 9:30--10:21

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... in Christ are we saved! People: We have known the mercy of God and we have truly received God's grace. Leader: Then let us proclaim the wonder of God's love to all who will hear. People: And let us lead all we meet to call upon the Lord for their salvation. Leader: Together we are the family of the living God, Creator of the Universe. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, we are so grateful You have called us to be a part of your kingdom and ministry in our world today. Soften our hearts ...

250. Repent and Turn to the Lord

Joel 2:12-17

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... Collect O God, even though we are sinners, in Your mercy You have called us to repent and become members in Christ of Your family. Lead us, O Lord, back into Your ways. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, in the passing of the days we have each again fallen short of the glory and blessings You intended our lives to be. Forgive us, Lord, and help us to return our focus to the cross and to turn our ways back to Your ways that we might bring honor and blessings to Your Holy Name. Through Christ ...

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