Monthly Archives: June 2008

Initial Thoughts on Sunday's Gospel

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Pastor Beisel

We are told in the Gospel of John that Jesus came not to condemn the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. It’s not that Christ had no words of condemnation to utter. We know that … Continue reading →

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Notes for Trinity 4 – Luke 6:36-42

Posted on June 10, 2008 by pastorjuhl

St. John Chrysostom For as with the forgiveness of our sins we begin with ourselves, so likewise in this judgment, the measure of our own condemnation is fined by ourselves.  For we ought not to condemn, or insult, but to … Continue reading →

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For Trinity 4: Valerius Herberger on Genesis 50: v. 19 ; 20

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Ralph G. Tausz

The following translation from the German is from Volume One of the Magnalia Dei (“The Wonderful Works of God”) by Valerius Herberger (1562-1627). He was born and also died in Fraustadt, Posen, Germany. The Romanists nicknamed him “The Little Luther.” … Continue reading →

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Sermon Questions for Children for Trinity II

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Rev. Brian Hamer

Sermon Questions for Trinity II St. Luke 14:16-24 1 June 2008 Note: These questions are distributed on 4″x6″ cards to all children before the Divine Service. Their purpose is primarily to encourage active listening and secondarily to save me from … Continue reading →

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Sermon for Trinity II

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Rev. Brian Hamer

Sermon on St. Luke 14:16-24 Trinity II 1 June 2008  + In the Name of Jesus + Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God (St. Luke 14:15). One Sabbath, as Jesus dined in the house … Continue reading →

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