“Our Risen Savior Gives Us a Living Hope” (1 Peter 1:3-9 – Easter 3 – May 1, 2022) 1 Peter 1:3-9 – 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the […]

“Christ’s Resurrection Is Foundational for the Church” (Luke 24:36-49 – Easter 2 – April 24, 2022) Luke 24:36-49 – 36Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace to you.” 37But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed they had seen a spirit. 38And He […]

“Jesus’ Resurrection Proclaims Victory!” (Luke 24:1-11 – Easter – April 17, 2022) Luke 24:1-11 – 1Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. 2But they found the stone rolled away from the […]

“Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit” (Luke 23:46 – Good Friday – April 15, 2022) Luke 23:46 – And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’” Having said this, He breathed His last. The words spoken in the hour of death […]

“The Holy Supper of Our Passover Lamb” (Luke 22:14-20 – Maundy Thursday – April 14, 2022) Luke 22:14-20 – 14 When the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. 15Then He said to them, “With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; 16for […]

“Blessed Is the King Who Comes in the Name of the LORD!” (Luke 19:28-38 – Palm Sunday – April 10, 2022) Luke 19:28-38 – 19When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29And it came to pass, when He came near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, […]

“It Is Finished!” (John 19:30 – Midweek Lent 6 – April 6, 2022) John 19:30 – So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. Dear Redeemed in Christ crucified: “Here, let me do that for you!” That is hard to hear […]

“The All-Giving Love of God in Sending His Son” (Luke 20:9-19 – Lent 5 – April 3, 2022) Luke 20:9-19 – 9Then He began to tell the people this parable: “A certain man planted a vineyard, leased it to vinedressers, and went into a far country for a long time. 10Now at vintage-time he sent […]

“I Thirst!” (John 19:28 – Midweek Lent 5 – March 30, 2022) John 19:28 – After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” Dear Redeemed in Christ Crucified: When you look at a stream or a body of water, what a wonderful part of […]

“Why Do Bad Things Happen to God’s People?” (1 Corinthians 1:18-25 – Lent 4 – March 27, 2022) 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 – 18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19For it is written: “I will destroy […]