Introduction Author Early Christian tradition testifies to the Apostle John as the author of the Gospel of John, who was assisted by Prochurus as the scribe. Irenaeus (180 AD), Clement […]
Our 2018 Lenten Midweek Theme: “Christ Concealed in the Old Covenant”
The theme for our Lenten midweek services this year is “Christ Concealed in the Old Covenant.” Service times will be 1:00 and 7:00 PM each Wednesday. Maundy Thursday and Good […]
LeRoy Krause: Celebrating the Gift of Faith: Psalm 23, Revelation 7:9-17, Luke 15:1-8
Born on April 17, 1928, in Kansas, LeRoy Krause began his career as a Kansas farmer, working with his father, Martin, and brother, Melvin. Later, he developed skills in woodworking […]
Being Fully Human: Lesson 4
How Creation Shapes Our Understanding of Vocation In Lesson 1, we explored God creating us in His likeness and image. Today, we examine this again, but this time to understand […]
The Parables of Jesus: Lesson 14: Two Parables in a Vineyard Setting
The Unusual Vineyard Owner: Matthew 19:30-20:16 Immediate Setting In Matthew 19:16, a man approached Jesus: “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?” Jesus then brought up God’s […]
Being Fully Human: Lesson 3
In His Body, Christ Redeemed Us, Bringing Us into His Body To save us, Jesus became incarnate, which means the eternal God also became fully human by His human birth. […]
Mark 9:29-39: How to Understand our Bodies
With His new disciples, beginning their three-year course of instruction, Jesus teaches them, and us, on how to understand our bodies. Now, this isn’t judging your status by the morning […]
The Parables of Jesus: Lesson 13: Two Parables on What Someone’s Prayer Reveals
The Parable of the Unjust Judge: Luke 18:1-8 Background in Luke Luke 17: 11-18: 8 is a significant unit focused on the “end times” with four major parts: Jesus heals […]
Being Fully Human: Lesson 2
Our Lord’s Physical Redemption Equals a Physical Salvation Last week, we learned the Hebrew term for “soul” [nephesh] or “spirit” [ruach] refers to the whole person as a living being. […]