The prophet Jeremiah faithfully preached “all that the Lord had commanded him to speak to all the people” (Jer. 26:8). He called the people to repentance, lest the Lord’s judgment come upon them. The violence that Jeremiah suffered for this preaching foreshadowed the cross and Passion of Christ Jesus, who […]
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Ash Wednesday 2010
Jesus Christ Is Our Champion against the Devil
Jesus Christ, our Champion against the devil, endures and overcomes “every temptation” (Luke 4:13) on our behalf. He worships the Lord His God, and serves Him only by trusting the Word of His Father: “You are My beloved Son; with You I am well pleased” (Luke 3:22). Jesus’ victory is […]
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God Makes Light Shine In Our Hearts I. The God of This World Sows Blindness II. The God of Love, The God Who IS, Sows Light III. Light Shines through the Gospel
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The last Sunday after the Epiphany has Jesus’ transfiguration as its theme. Three disciples went with Jesus up a mountain and there saw Jesus shining in the glory that was his as true God. He spoke with two glorified saints, Moses and Elijah. The Old Testament reading from Exodus tells […]
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When Isaiah beheld the glory of the Holy Triune God in the Temple, he confessed that he was lost because he was sinful and unclean. If even the holy angels cover their faces in the presence of “the King, the Lord of hosts,” then how could Isaiah stand before Him? […]
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