In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit Luther’s Small Catechism teaches us to ask a blessing before a meal by making the sign of the cross and speaking a portion of Psalm 145: The eyes of all look to You, O Lord, and You give them […]

Sermon on St. John 6:1-15 Lent IV (Laetare) Rev. Brian Hamer Redeemer Lutheran Church Bayside, NY   + Jesu Juva +   Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her (Is. 66:10). It may seem strange to come to church in the midst of Lent and discover the title […]

The theme of ingathering is strong in John 6:1-15, especially with regard to the 12 baskets of left-over fragments. Jesus told his disciples to “gather up the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost.” Was Jesus indicating by this sign that the scattered remnant of the 12 tribes of Israel was being gathered in Him?

Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Laetare (March 18, 2007) John 6:1-15 TITLE: “The Eternal Home” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for today is the Gospel just read from St. John chapel six. It sure seems far away, doesn’t it? […]

GOD PROVIDES – Our Lord provides His people with all that they need to support this body and life. From the Large Catechism on the Fourth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer: