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426. The Day of Pentecost

Isaiah 44:1-5

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... basis of what God did at the time of the Exodus. God's people need never be afraid, because God has been, is, and always will be their Rock. The rock in the Old Testament was a position of safety. It was a place where the defenders were high above the attackers and it was a secure position. However, pagan mentality - whether found in ancient Israelites or modern individuals - is not able to accept the assurance of God's security because, as Jeremiah said centuries before, "Two marks of the pagan mentality ...

427. Proper 7

Genesis 28:10-22

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... who had spent much time roaming the wilderness. For him, the solitude of the night held no comfort. Besides, there was also the fear Esau might learn of his abrupt departure and proceed to track him down, in order to take his revenge. How would he defend himself against that wild man? His strength was certainly not equal to that of his hunter brother. The place later called "Bethel was nothing more than a bleak moorland that lay in the heat of Palestine. There was nothing remarkable about it. It was just a ...

428. Proper 10

Exodus 2:11-25

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... learned it is not so easy to hide a crime. Very soon, news of his deed spread even into the courts of the royal palace and the Pharaoh issued an order to kill Moses. Before the order could be enacted, however, fear had already sent this erstwhile defender of the slaves scurrying out of the country. He took refuge in the land of Midian, which lay near the north end of the Gulf of Aqabah. The Midianites were a people whose religious and cultural heritage were close to Moses' own people, and the refugee could ...

429. A Criminal, A Cross, and the Christ

Luke 23:26-43

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Thomas C. Short

... was as if Jesus drew him out of himself and his infatuation with physical survival. Without any forethought Etaus broke into an argument with the criminal being executed on the other side of Jesus. It was crazy. Etaus did not even know Jesus, and he was defending him. The other criminal had joined the hecklers, and Etaus lashed out at him saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man ...

430. Parable of the Wagon and the Ball

Luke 12:13-21

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... his brother Jimmy, and Jimmy was provoked to the same selfishness regarding his basketball. The world could be a rich and abundant place to live, if the skills, the knowledge, and the possession of things were shared, rather than withheld by human selfishness. The same amount of money expended to defend private property being used for sharing would eliminate many quarrels and much unhappiness.

431. To Thank Is To ...

Deuteronomy 26:1-15

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... all my senses, and still preserves them; also clothing and shoes, meat and drink, house and home, wife and children, fields, and cattle and all my goods; that he richly and daily provides me with all that I need to support this body and life; that he defends me against all danger, and guards and protects me from all evil; and all this out of purely fatherly divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me." The experience of the crane operator is at some remove from Martin’s. That of the ...

432. I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

Jeremiah 20:7-18

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... early church; people who lost their lives because of their faithfulness to the gospel. He closed his book and looked the students in the eye, and said, "You know, things haven’t changed a whole lot in many parts of the world. Some of you may be called on to defend the faith, and to lay your reputation on the line. It is not beyond the realm of imagination that some of you may one day be in the position to die for your faith." God never promised that it would, be easy. He promised to be with you, but not ...

433. The Two Washings

John 13:1-17

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Dean Lueking

... not for justice but for blood, Pilate chose to side with the mob and turned Jesus over to be crucified. Having caved in to the pressure of sinful men, Pilate ordered a basin of water and made a public gesture of his avoidance of responsibility - his responsibility for defending an innocent man. He washed his hands in the view of the whole multitude. And then he told them that they would have to bear the guilt for what was to follow. A Symbol We Can Recognize We look back at this moment from the distance of ...

434. The Friday We Call Good

John 18:1-11

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Dean Lueking

... shameful deed in the context of the fulfillment of what was prophesied a millennium before in Psalm 41: "he who ate my bread lifted up his heel against me." At his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus intervenes against the impulsive effort of Peter to defend him with a sword. "Shall I not drink the cup my Father has given me?" he states. The he heals the one whose head was slashed by Peter’s sword, thereby sparing the disciples the inevitable reprisal that would have brought them all to doom. Before ...

435. Proper 7

Lk 9:18-24 · Gal 3:23-29 · 1 Ki 19:9-14 · Zech 12:7-10

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John R. Brokhoff

... are little Christs, for Christ lives in you and you have put on Christ. "He who hears you, hears me." "Inasmuch as you have done it to one of the least of these my brothers you have done it to me." WORSHIP RESOURCES Prayer of the Day: "O God our defender, storms rage about us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us all from unbelief." Hymn of the Day: "Christ is Made the Sure Foundation"

436. Proper 23

Lk 17:11-19 · 2 Tim 2:8-15 · 2 Ki 5:14-17 · Mic 1:2, 2:1-10 · Ru 1:1-19a

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John R. Brokhoff

... hearken is to obey. 2. Woe (2:1). "The way of the transgressor is hard." Paul said, "The wages of sin is death." "Woe" comes to unrepentant sinners who afflict the helpless poor, who steal people's homes and lands, who oppress those who have no way of defending themselves. God comes to the rescue of the oppressed. The evil-doers will be punished. This is the case not only for individuals but for nations. The consequence for Israel and Judah was slavery in a foreign land. 3. Preach (2:6). "Don't preach to me ...

437. Lent 5

Jn 8:1-11; 12:1-8 · Lk 20:9-19 · Isa 43:16-21 · Php 3:8-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... when compared with the need for Christ in our lives. PREACHING POSSIBILITIES Relating Lent 5 to the Cross Gospel: The anointing at Bethany is definitely related to the cross. Mary anoints Jesus for his upcoming death and burial. Jesus is aware of this and defends her extravagant expression of love for him. On this occasion only Mary, besides Jesus, realized his crucifixion was at hand. Her insight resulted probably from an earlier time when she sat at his feet listening to his words of life. Lesson 1: It ...

438. Proper 10

Romans 8:9-17

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... human nature, we end in death; but if we live by God's Spirit, we are raised from death to life. People: May God's Spirit enable us to put to death our sinful ways; that we may live with him. Collect Eternal God, you have given your Spirit to defend us against the power of sin. Give us the desire to live by your Spirit; that we may resist the influence of our human nature, and live as your children. In our Savior's name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession We struggle everyday, Lord, with our human nature ...

439. Our Convictions Should Honor God

Romans 14:1--15:13

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... honor to your great name. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer of Confession We belong to one church, Father; but we interpret discipleship in different ways, resulting in a variety of convictions. We hurt, rather than help one another as we defend our differences. Forgive us for the fractures we cause, when we ought to bring healing and wholeness to your church. Help us to bind ourselves together in Christian love supporting each other in faith and practice. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Hymns ...

440. Epiphany 7

Isaiah 49:8-26, 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, Matthew 5:27-30, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 5:33-37

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... But we know Christ is the real source of our being. Praise his name! Collect Gracious Father, whose Son is the only foundation on which the church is built: Use the labors of consecrated Christians to lead us to Christ; that trusting him, we may be defended against the threats which human nature brings into the church. In Christ's name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Persons can be very persuasive, Father; and we respond on the basis of their interpretation of the gospel. But this causes us to take our ...

441. Monday in Holy Week

Isaiah 42:1-9, Hebrews 9:11-28, John 12:1-11

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... your Son's sacrificial death on our behalf: Receive us as children of your new covenant; that we may enjoy the blessings you have promised through Jesus your Son, in whose name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession We are so helpless, Father, when we try to defend ourselves against sin. There is no sacrifice we can make that will atone for our sins. But we come confessing that we are sinners, and we ask you to forgive us. Forgive us for Christ's sake, who offered himself as the one perfect sacrifice for our ...

442. Walk in Light

Isaiah 2:1-5

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... The trout was already in the skillet. People survive by day; animals survive by night. I don’t know whether the prophet Isaiah was a hunter or not, but he certainly knew about light. He knew the advantage light gave armies, generals, and kings to defend their cities in ancient Israel. He knew that farmers plowed by day and that vinedressers tended their vines only during the light of day. He knew, too, that people killed each other by day. Humankind used the light for that purpose, too. When Isaiah stood ...

443. Micah’s Orders

Micah 6:1-8

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... Arise, and quarrel with God ... plead your case before him." Micah, like all the prophets, never encouraged anyone to lie down and sleep in the presence of the living God. He wanted people up on their feet, arguing with the Lord. Micah dared them to defend themselves before the throne of God. Micah, more than all the others, exposed the cozy feeling God’s people had developed because of their fine temple and elegant ritual. God, they thought, was locked in the ark of the Covenant to do their bidding. They ...

444. Boundaries or Frontiers?

Leviticus 19:1-37

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In his marvelous account, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, William L. Shirer notes how in 1942 Hitler had stretched his frontiers so wide in Russia that he simply could not defend them anymore. Ignoring Field General Franz Halder’s advice, the Fuhrer dismissed him saying, "We need National Socialist ardor now, not professional ability. I cannot expect this of an officer of the old school such as you." Halder later described the Furhrer as "no longer a responsible warlord, but a ...

445. The Family Reunion

Matthew 9:35-38

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Glenn L. Borreson

... present and thank God, but also that you will miss some friends and neighbors who should be here. I'm particularly thinking of those who may feel excluded, not listened to, overlooked or unwelcome. It is more important to feel for them than it is to defend yourself or this congregation. Don't be content to forget about them. Go from the reunion table disturbed enough to reach out to them. Remember that you both are people of Christ, and then the table at this family gathering will come to look like it ...

446. The Day of Pentecost

Isaiah 44:1-5, Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:14-41, John 20:19-23

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... ! People: Glory be to God our Father, who has shared his Son to be our Savior and his Spirit to be our Companion! Collect Eternal God, who alone possesses the power of our Creator, the love of our Redeemer, and the wisdom of our final Judge: Defend us against all temptation to yield to the influence of any feeling that would hinder our devotion to you; that we may sincerely give true worship and service in your honor. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer of Confession Heavenly Father, we are the ...

447. The Promise of the Savior King

Isaiah 11:1-16

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... according to the divine intention. In the administration of justice the ruler will not act on evidence gained by surface appearance or hearsay. Rather, the monarch will deal justly and righteously so the poor and weak and defenseless will be defended and protected. Necessary punishment will be enacted in order that justice will be established in the human community. The garments of this ruler will be righteousness and faithfulness signifying that order and justice will be maintained. The result of this ...

448. The Promise of Homecoming

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

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... has been broken by divine judgment because of the people's unfaithfulness. Now God speaks a new word to Israel who is weak and powerless. God promises to save the people of Israel, to gather them from the scattered places they have been sent, to protect and defend them as the Shepherd who will lead them home by the most direct route and by brooks of water to sustain and nourish them. In the midst of our shattered dreams, broken hopes, torn lives, God speaks a similar word. The promise is God will provide a ...

449. And You Thought God Didn't Care!

Exodus 3:1-22

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... instructed in the royal courts by the best of tutors in all the wisdom of the Egyptians. When Moses was grown he refused to deny his identity with the Hebrew slaves and looked with compassion upon the burdens of his people. Because of an act of violence, in defending one of his own people, he had to flee from Egypt and found refuge in the land of Midian. There he met Jethro (also called Reuel) who became his father-in-law when he married Zipporah, one of Jethro's daughters. In the course of time, the King ...

450. One Commandment is Enough!

Exodus 20:1-21

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... minimum, with respect. 6. "Thou shalt not kill." An average of six murders are committed in America every day. That is 23,000 killings in a year. Those figures show we break this Sixth Word a lot of times. Kill is best translated murder here. Again, God is defending the life of a person. Every person's life is God's life, and no one may violate the life of another. Therefore, murder stands at the head of the Old Testament list of sins. We need to give this commandment special attention in the light of a ...

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