Monthly Archives: August 2009

Trinity 12 – Mark 7:31-37

Posted on August 29, 2009 by pastorjuhl

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit If an earthly gift brings joy, consider our heavenly Father’s gift of His Son Jesus Christ. Jesus takes on flesh to give us the … Continue reading →

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Trinity 11 – Luke 18:9-14

Posted on August 24, 2009 by pastorjuhl

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit You might think it’s the Pharisee’s prayer that does not justify him. He thanks God that he is not like the rest of men: … Continue reading →

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Allusions to the Old Testament in Luke 18:9-14

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Pastor Beisel

The following observations are drawn from Beale & Carson, Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2007). 1. The phrase in 18:9 “to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded … Continue reading →

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"Not like the rest of men"

Posted on August 18, 2009 by chaz_lehmann

Most times I’ve heard the words of the Pharisee in the lection for Trinity 11 rendered, “I thank you that I am not like other men.” That’s good as far as it goes but it doesn’t go far enough.  The … Continue reading →

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Notes for Trinity 11 – Luke 18:9-14

Posted on August 17, 2009 by pastorjuhl

Pius Parsch, “The Church’s Year of Grace” Humility is the liturgy’s principal lesson; humility, the signpost infallibly pointing the way to the kingdom of God…. “A proud saint is a devil, a humble sinner is a saint.” (4:107) The parable … Continue reading →

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