Acts, Lesson 10: Paul and Peter

Last week, Luke told us of Saul’s conversion to “the Way,” that He had become a follower of Christ. Even more, Jesus had called him to be His Apostle to […]

Augsburg Confession, Articles 26-27: Compulsory Fasting and Monastic Vows

These articles are too long for a one-hour class, if we were to read through them in their entirety. Because these topics do not loom large in the Church today, […]

Augsburg Confession, Article 25: Confession

The Augsburg Confession earlier covered the topic of Confession in Article 11. However, in Article 11, the focus was on absolution, not on confession itself. The purpose of this article […]

Romans 10:5-17: When were you saved?

If you lose the basics, it’s hard to move beyond that. For if the basics aren’t there, when you move to something more advanced, your weakness in the basics will […]

Acts, Lesson 9: Simon, Philip, and Saul

In the last lesson, we saw God choosing to act in ways He has not promised to do so. In particular, we saw God the Holy Spirit coming to a […]

Augsburg Confession, Article 24

AC XXIV: The Mass (Pt 1) Our churches are falsely accused of abolishing the Mass. In fact, the Mass is retained among us and is celebrated with the greatest reverence. […]

Matthew 14:13-21: Jesus Can Provide

When you hear about Jesus’ disciples doubting His ability to do something, did you ever think, “Why didn’t they get it? Didn’t they know what Jesus could do?” After all, […]

Acts, Lesson 8: The Gospel Spreads

In the last lesson, Luke introduced us to Saul, a Pharisee who held the cloaks of those who stoned Deacon Stephen to death. After that introduction, Luke continues to tell […]

Deuteronomy 7:6-9: God Chooses You

God didn’t inspire the Old Testament so we could dare to be like Daniel, become a manly man like Moses, or lead like Joshua. Of course, when we see how […]

Pastor Futrell will continue serving at SOTHLC

Our pastor has declined the call the serve at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thermopolis, Wyoming.  Here is his letter that he read to our congregation on Sunday, July 20, 2014.  […]