07
Jun

Tax Collectors and Sinners

Text: Matthew 9:9-13 Matthew the tax collector is called to come and follow Jesus, and then they gather at Matthew’s house with other tax collectors, and sinners for a meal.  The Pharisees see this and question the disciples of Jesus why Jesus would eat with tax collectors and sinners?  Is Jesus doing this to show […]

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31
May

The Image of God

Text: Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Acts 2:14a, 22-36; Matthew 28:16-20 On this Trinity Sunday we think about God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Three persons, one God.  In the beginning we see all three present, and that man is created in their image, the image of God. Much has happened since that time, and that begs […]

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24
May

Pentecost, Baptism, and Confirmation

Text: Acts 2:1-21 As we celebrate the day of Pentecost, we know that many were baptized that day after they heard the Gospel of the death and resurrection of Jesus.  The death and resurrection of Jesus is what we are baptized into.  And in Baptism we receive forgiveness of sins, we are rescued from death […]

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17
May

God and Jesus

Text: John 17:1-11 When Jesus prays the High Priestly prayer on the night He was betrayed, He prays “this is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” Sometimes the question can come up of whether or not Jesus is saying that He is not God […]

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10
May

Making the Unknown God Known

Text: Acts 17:16-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21 As Paul was in Athens he found many objects of worship, including an altar to an unknown God.  As we remind ourselves of Peter’s words to always be prepared to make a defense of our faith, Paul takes the opportunity to tell the people of Athens about […]

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