Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 24th February 2016
King David prays: “Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.” (Psa 51:11 NIV) And the apostle St.Paul writes: “For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our … Continue reading →. . . Read All
“Father, Forgive Them” — Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus
Ash Wednesday
February 10, 2016“Father, Forgive Them”
Luke 23:32-34
“There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.’ And they divided His garments and cast lots.” (Luke 23:32-34)
Their ignorance is not an excuse. It is not a defense. Jesus is not praying that God forgive them because they aren’t accountable for their crime. They are accountable. If they were not, they would have no need of forgiveness. Jesus points to their . . . Read All
Satan, the World’s First Feminist
Adam did battle with Satan in the Garden Paradise and lost. It was a no-contest, really. By the time round two came around, Eden had been a distant memory and Satan had home-field advantage. The desert wilderness couldn’t have been a more ideal setting to tempt the Second Adam.
And once again, the devil used food as bait. This time it wasn’t the delicious fruit of a tree in Paradise, it was mere bread. But after fasting forty days and forty nights, our Lord was famished. Even stale bread would have tasted like a gourmet meal at this point. The first Adam had every advantage and still succumbed. The Second Adam had the deck stacked against Him, yet emerged victorious.. . . Read All
Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 12th February 2016
The prophet Hosea writes: “It shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.” (Hos … Continue reading →. . . Read All
Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 2nd February 2016
“Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still, When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah. (Psa 76:8-9 KJV) “For the eyes of the Lord are over … Continue reading →. . . Read All
Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 31 January 2016.
Jeremiah 6,13-14: „For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely. They have healed also the hurt of the … Continue reading →. . . Read All
“The Nativity of our Lord: A Savior is born to you this day.” — Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus
“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11
Talking about Christmas we remember Christmases past. We remember our families. Christmastime is family time. It’s a family celebration. The eternal Son of the Father is born of the Virgin Mary. As God promised through Isaiah, “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son,” and, “Unto you a child is born, unto you a Son is given.” God gives the world the gift of his Son. How much must God love us! As the hymnist puts it:
Should we fear our God’s displeasure,
Who, to save, freely gave
His most precious treasure?
To redeem us he has
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Confession on Wednesday
Here is the sermon for today’s confession held in the chapel of St. Timothy at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane (Pretoria, South Africa) by Professor Dr. Gregory Schulz on John 15:1-8 The Vine and Branches — and the Branch Office. . . Read All
Old Testament 2, Lesson 4: Joseph Forgives
The text for this lesson is Genesis 40–41 Key Point Joseph revealed himself to his brothers and forgave them. Our Lord Jesus Christ reveals Himself to us and forgives us in His Holy Word and Sacraments. Law: The sin I refuse to confess troubles my conscience and separates me from others and from God. Gospel: […]
1. Forgiveness in Islam – Dr. Adam Francisco, 9/21/15
Dr. Adam Francisco of
Concordia University California
Martin Luther and Islam: A Study in Sixteenth-Century Polemics and Apologetics
E-nklings 2015-06-08 17:53:00
+ Pentecost 2 – June 7th, 2015 +
Redeemer Lutheran, HB
Series B: Genesis 3:8-15; 1 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35
In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Adam and Eve sowed their fig leaf fashion not simply because they were naked; yes their guilt was exposed – but because they were no longer free. The fig leaves were prison uniforms. They were captive to sin, death, and the devil. And so they hid.
Jesus’ own family wanted him to hide away as well. “He’s out of his mind. He’s crazy” they said. Words which revealed that they were just as enslaved to sin as Adam and Eve . . . Read All
Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 11th May 2015
Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. (Isa 40:2 NIV) For he … Continue reading →. . . Read All
Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 11th May 2015
Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. (Isa 40:2 NIV) For he … Continue reading →. . . Read All
Concord Matters – Augsburg Confession XXVIII, “Church Authority”
Today we talk about “Church Authority from Augsburg Confession XXVIII, paragraphs 5-18.
Vent If You Must, But Forgive Always
I am a seasoned pro at venting and ranting, bitching and moaning. Venting can be healthy — maybe, I think. Probably? I mean, if we held all that crap in, we’d never 1) know we’re not alone, and 2) be told to get over it.
That’s what friends are for, right? To commiserate first. And then tell us to put our big girl pants on and move on. We can claim all we want that we don’t want advice, but I think secretly we all do. We want to first let out the steam, get it off our chest and share war stories with friends who have been-there-done-that. But after a while — whether days or months later — we . . . Read All
Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 24th April 2015
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. (2Ch 16:9 KJV) I know thy works, and thy labour, and … Continue reading →. . . Read All
Everlasting Extras – Greek Tuesday – John 20:19-31
Greek Tuesday covers John 20:19-31 very quickly. Check out the Issues Etc Making the Case Conference here: http://issuesetc.org/47753-2/ We continue our break as Pastor Fisk prepares to transition to his new call in North Dakota and Peter welcomes Atlee Elisabeth into his family. But we still have videos! Around the Word Devotions http://www.whatdoesthismean.org/devotions.html Questions about […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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The Forgiveness of Sins Is Clear Enough
So that our readers may the better perceive our teaching I shall clearly and broadly describe it. We treat of the forgiveness of sins in two ways. First, how it is achieved and won. Second, how it is distributed and given to us. Christ has achieved it …
The Most Dangerous Situation You’ll Ever Encounter: A Sermon for Wednesday of Judica on Psalm 130
Click here for a free, downloadable Bible study of Psalm 130 from Around the Word. Out | of the depths* I cry to you, | O LORD! O Lord, | hear my voice!* Let your ears be attentive … Continue reading →. . . Read All
Offering Forgiveness When You Would Rather Not
Last week was hard. I’d like to say that was solely due to our losing our baby, but to be honest, peace for our lost little one came quickly. Much quicker than expected. Instead, I had traded grief and mourning for bitterness and frustration. Okay, frustration is a lie. I was pissed. Hurt, angry, enraged. Seething, might be a good word.
Someone’s words regarding our miscarriage had hit hard and cut deep just a day or two after we found out. The initial shock and disbelief soon gave way to the anger, and oh my old Adam enjoyed it. I immediately contacted my pastor who did as he absolutely should — steered me toward forgiveness.
“We forgive, because we have . . . Read All
Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 4th March 2015
: I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. (Psa 41:4 KJV) And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have … Continue reading →. . . Read All
Herrenhuter readings for the 26th February 2015
Turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God. (Jeremiah 31:18 KJV) And one of the malefactors which were hanged said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. (Luke 23:42 … Continue reading →. . . Read All
Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 24th February 2015
And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I have wrought with you for my name’s sake, not according to your wicked ways, nor according to your corrupt doings, O ye house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD. … Continue reading →. . . Read All
What Are You Giving Up?
Lent’s here: What are you giving up? That’s the question every year, isn’t it? Chocolate or sweets is always popular. Nowadays I’m aware of a whole bunch of people who step away from Facebook or Twitter for these 40 days.
Go ahead and give up chocolate or sweets or TV or Facebook or whatever for Lent. Do it; really, it’s good for you.
These are all fine and good. As Luther writes in the Small Catechism, “Fasting and bodily preparation are certainly fine outward training.” Far be it from me to dictate whether something you choose to give up is good or bad. Though, I would be remiss to fail to remind you that none of this will affect how . . . Read All
Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 6th February 2015
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. (1Ch 29:17 KJV) Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. (Mat 5:8 KJV). . . Read All