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Lori Wagner
... years past. Where does this come from? Well, I can tell you…it doesn’t come from Jesus! Quite the opposite. In fact, I am absolutely positive that if Jesus were present today he would say the exact same thing in that circumstance that he said to his disciples a couple thousand of years earlier! “Let the children come to me! Let them be. Do not reprimand them. Do not trip them up and cause them to lose faith. Do not infuse into them your biases, your rigidness, your human-made rules, and your exclusive ...
1052. We Live in Hope
1 Corinthians 15:19-26
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Bonnie Bates
... as difficult as it is for us to praise God in times of sorrow, illness, loss, or pain. It is challenging to lift up our praise to God when we do not understand why things are going wrong in our lives or in the world. But we, just as the disciples, or maybe even more so because we know how the story ends, are called to believe in the power and presence of our God, and to praise God for all the blessing and challenges we have. How do we explain the resurrection of Jesus? Can we? Perhaps not. Yet, the ...
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John B. Jamison
... brings me back to the question of why John told us this story, and none of the other gospel writers did? I think we find the answer by looking at what John wrote after the wedding in Cana of Galilee. John said that after the wedding, Jesus, his disciples, and his mother, went back to the Sea of Galilee, to the town of Capernaum. Maybe the crowds had found him again and in Capernaum, it was still unknown. John said that after a few days in Capernaum, it was time for Passover, and Jesus and his mother made ...
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Lori Wagner
... Hat The description doesn’t seem that it would attract anyone. But it’s honest, authentic, and attracted exactly those who would commit to doing the job with the sense of adventure required to see it through! They got their firefighters! Jesus continues to call his disciples to trust in him, to have faith in who he is and what God can still accomplish in this world when hearts are filled with the promises of the gospel. Will you answer his inspiring call? Will you rise to the challenge and adventure of ...
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Douglas J. Deuel
... for what I am about to receive."1 We are like that too, sometimes. We aren't quite sure if we should tremble in fear and anxiety or if we should give thanks for the opportunity that lies before us. That must have been part of what the disciples were feeling when Jesus left them. They were fearful at the loss of their leader. Yet this also would prove to be an exciting time of phenomenal growth for the Church. In today's passage of scripture, we encounter the beginning of the Church's ministry apart from ...
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Harry N. Huxhold
... be present with them in a new and remarkable way. They should remain in Jerusalem to receive from him the gift of the Spirit. To be sure, they had been prompted by the Spirit of God to be in his entourage to begin with. However, now Jesus said the disciples would be "clothed with power from on high." What would happen is that all they had experienced with him and learned from him would become a part of them in a new way. They literally would be identified with all that Jesus had accomplished in such a way ...
1057. The Taught Can
Mark 8:31--9:1
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George W. Hoyer
... or for bitter words: "I shouldn't have said that." But the tongue is only the messenger. The whole head is sick. The heart is apart from God. That is the truth, the first part of God's truth. The second part of the truth was right there with the disciples and the crowd. It was he, Jesus. He is the truth, clear evidence that God loves his creation and, though he detests the world's evil, stands ready to take it. God was in Christ taking it, taking the awful results of evil into his own being. Then, in giving ...
1058. Proper 12
Psalm 85:1-13, Colossians 2:6-23, Hosea 1:1-2:1, Luke 11:1-13
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William E. Keeney
... to the breaking of bread and prayer. Times when Jesus was praying: Matthew 14:23 -- Jesus went up to the mountains by himself to pray. Matthew 26:36-41 -- Jesus praying in Gethsemane. John 14:16 -- Jesus will ask the Father for an advocate for the disciples. Other instances of prayer: Job 42:9 -- The Lord accepted Job's prayer. Psalm 39:12 -- The psalmist beseeches the Lord to hear his prayer. Psalm 69:13ff. -- The psalmist directs a prayer for deliverance to the Lord. Proverbs 15:8 -- God delights in the ...
1059. Proper 24
Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8, Luke 18:1-8, Psalm 119:1-176
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William E. Keeney
... should be well understood everywhere. CONTEXT Context of Luke 17 The parable is in the context of questions which arose about the coming of the kingdom. The Pharisees asked when it was coming. Jesus first responds to them in Luke 17:20-21. He then turns to the disciples and tells them that things will get so bad for them that they will long for the coming of the Son of Man. They will need to endure much suffering before they come to that time. They then ask Jesus where these events will occur. He responds ...
1060. Advent 1
Isaiah 63:7--64:12, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 80:1-19, Mark 13:32-37, Mark 13:1-31
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William E. Keeney
... referring to the presence of Christ in a personal form after his crucifixion. The cosmic events occurred when the sky was darkened and the curtain of the temple was rent in two at his death. Jesus came in a personal way after his death, first to the disciples in his post-resurrection appearances. He came also to Paul on the Damascus road. He appears to other believers when they sense and respond to his presence in their life. As to the future end of history, we live in trust that God's wisdom will provide ...
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John A. Stroman
... or despondent we become we must not underestimate what the Holy Spirit can do. On the day of Pentecost the disciples received something that they never had before -- power. Prior to this experience they were so timid, uncertain, stammering and confused. ... that I will show you. And I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you ..." (Genesis 12:1-2). The disciples left the comforts of home and families to follow Jesus. They left their nets dangling over the sides of their fishing boats as they responded ...
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Thomas A. Pilgrim
... Jesus with spices. But when they arrived, no one was there. As they wondered about what this meant, the angel of the Lord said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here but is risen." The women went immediately to tell the disciples. The disciples came running out to the tomb, and they also found it was empty. They all began to realize the things Jesus had told them were true. We are not sure how they spent that day, but Luke and John both tell us that late in the evening they were ...
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Thomas A. Pilgrim
... price, and travel the road of sacrifice. Jesus chose not the road of safety but the road of suffering. The road to Jerusalem was the road of suffering. That is where it led. Jesus knew all along that is what it meant. That is why he also said to the disciples, "And they will condemn him to death and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and scourge him, and spit on him, and kill him." The road of safety is such an easy road to travel. It is the road which winds and wanders endlessly with no ...
1064. Easter 2
Acts 5:17-42, Revelation 1:4-8, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31
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John R. Brokhoff
... of interest of the absentees. This is not fair and will do no good. The subject should be handled in terms of preventive absenteeism. If one is ever tempted to miss church, one needs to realize what he will miss. Thomas was absent from the gathering of the other disciples on Easter night. Outline: When you are not in church, like Thomas: a. You miss being with Christ vv. 24, 25. b. You fail to receive the Spirit v. 22. c. You do not get your commission v. 21. 2. Believing is seeing (20:20-29). "Blessed are ...
1065. Easter 5
Jn 13:31-35 · Acts 11:1-18; 13:44-52; 14:21-27 · Rev 21:1-6 · Ps 148
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John R. Brokhoff
... , to a congregation ("My parish is my world"), to a race ("Blacks are not welcome"), or to a nation ("I don't believe in missions"). Outline: The gospel is as big as the world. a. It fulfills prophecy 13:47. b. It obeys Christ's command "Go and make disciples..." c. It corresponds to the cross "And I, if I be lifted up..." Epistle: Acts 14:21-27 1. Don't stop now! Need: Christians frequently stumble after the first blush of success. Once a good beginning has been made we need to press on with the work of ...
1066. Proper 22
Luke 17:1-10, Lamentations 1:1-22, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13
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John R. Brokhoff
... faith is meaningful in the day-to-day life of a Christian. Note that this gospel lesson on faith is addressed to the Disciples, men of faith in Christ. Jesus is teaching them the implications or responsibilities of faith. Outline: What faith can do for you a. ... desire for reward vv. 7-10. 2. A little is a lot! (17:5-6). Need: Here is an eye-opener for some! Like the disciples, many of us are eager for a larger portion of faith the faith to guide people aright, faith to forgive, faith to serve just for ...
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Roger G. Talbott
... seriously that they feel they have to explain it and wind up explaining it away. For example, some interpreters in the first half of this century suggested that Jesus followed a sand bar that stretched out into the lake which just happened to end right next to the disciples' boat. One wonders why these experienced fishermen didn't notice it, or think of it when they saw Jesus walking toward them. Why did they think he was a ghost? Why didn't they say, "I'll bet Jesus is walking on a sand bar in almost total ...
1068. Easter 2
Jn 20:19-31 · 1 Pet 1:3-9 · Acts 2:14a, 22-32 · Ps 16 · Ps 111
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Russell F. Anderson
... trusting in him they are born anew by their faith in the risen Christ. Gospel: John 20:19-31 The gospel pericope is in two parts. The first part (vv. 19-23) provides for us the story of the Lord's appearance in the inner circle of the disciples. All but Thomas are present. Christ breathes on them and thereby bestows the Holy Spirit, granting them his peace as he commissions them to go out and proclaim the good news. Here we have John's rendition of Pentecost and Ascension, all rolled into one. In the second ...
1069. Easter 7
Jn 17:1-11 · Acts 1:1-14 · 1 Pet 4:12-19, 5:6-11 · Ps 68 · Ps 27 · Ps 47
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Russell F. Anderson
... · Acts 1:(1-7) 8-14 Lutheran: Acts 1:(1-7) 8-14 · 1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11 · John 17:1-11 Theme For The Day: Prayer is the golden thread that ties together the three lections. Acts 1:12-14 states that after the Ascension the disciples went back to the place where they were staying and devoted themselves to prayer (v. 14). The reading from 1 Peter advises the persecuted Christians to cast all their worries on the Lord (vv. 7-8). In the Gospel we find Jesus' high priestly prayer; as he faces the end ...
1070. Proper 13
Romans 8:28-39, Isaiah 55:1-13, Genesis 32:22-32, Matthew 14:13-21
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Russell F. Anderson
... came to Jesus and wanted him to send the crowds away. Put the needy ones out of sight and mind, so that we might get some needed rest. Jesus would not dismiss them until they had been fed, physically and spiritually. The responsibilities of being a host. The disciples wanted to send the crowd away, forgetting that the people were their guests and they were the hosts. That's why Jesus told them: "You give them something to eat" (v. 16). You don't ask your guests to go out and obtain their own food. When the ...
1071. Proper 7
Mt 10:16-39 · Rom 5:12 – 6:11 · Jer 20:7-13 · Gen 21:8-21 · Ps 86
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Russell F. Anderson
... deal of opposition, just like their Lord. Their goodness would be portrayed as evil (vv. 24-25). If we have a realistic view of the challenges that face us, we are less likely to fold when the heat is on. The focus of your fears. In preparing his disciples for the coming spiritual battles, Jesus instructed them not to fear the enemies of the gospel, because their power was limited. Rather, they should fear God because he had the power to commit both body and soul to hell. It's not that Jesus was trying to ...
1072. Easter Day
John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9, Colossians 3:1-17, Acts 10:23b-48
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Russell F. Anderson
... recognize him, at first, but the living Lord stands ready to speak our names and wipes the tears away from our eyes. Weeping may last the night but joy comes in the morning. We're all in the family. The risen Lord instructed Mary Magdalene to tell the disciples that "He was ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God" (v. 17). Most of them had failed him, deserted him and disappointed him during his hour of need, but they were forgiven. They were still children of God, still brothers and ...
1073. Transfiguration
2 Peter 1:12-21, Daniel 7:1-14, Exodus 24:1-18, Matthew 17:1-13
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Russell F. Anderson
... . Not only must their Master suffer and die but they must take up their crosses also. Finally, Jesus speaks of the Son of Man returning in glory to establish the kingdom, which some standing there will witness before they die (vv. 27-28). What God wanted the disciples to listen to was the message of the cross, a message alien to their thinking. The glory of the kingdom would not be like the glory of the world. The glory of God is revealed in self-giving servanthood. Truly, some of them would see the kingdom ...
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Harry N. Huxhold
... this portion of his discourse on a high note. Not only do those who thrive as branches on the Vine pass the judgment of the Vinedresser but they also glorify God. Jesus says, "My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples." Does our Lord hereby contradict everything he said in the foregoing to suggest that we are saved by good works? Hardly. However, what this does suggest to us is that those works which are the product of God's love and grace do have an enduring quality ...
1075. Signs of the End of the Age
Mark 13:1-31, Mark 13:32-37
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Richard A. Jensen
... closest ones? They fell asleep. They could not see. They could not hear. They could not understand (Mark 8:17-21). We need to end, rather, with a word of hope to sleeping believers. We can refer here to two parts of Mark 13. In 13:10 Jesus assures his disciples that the gospel will be preached to all nations. In 13:31 we hear that the words of Jesus will not pass away. You can tell here, as Story Three, the Parable of the Sower. Tell it with an emphasis on the fact that this parable is a metaphor for ...
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