Monthly Archives: October 2009

Trinity 20 – Matthew 22:1-14

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit They were not willing to come. They made light of it and went their ways. Friend, how did you come in here without a … Continue reading

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Gerhard on Trinity 20 – Matthew 22:1-14

But what is to be understood by the wedding? It is, of course, the Christian Church here on earth and every true member in it; and every believing soul is called Christ’s bride, as evidenced in the Song of Solomon … Continue reading

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Trinity 19 – Matthew 9:1-8

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit The answer is “YES!” What is the question you ask? Which is easier, to say, “Your sins are forgiven you,” or to say, “Arise … Continue reading

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Trinity 19 Notes – Matthew 9:1-8

The outward cure of the paralytic was both the image and the proof of the cure of his soul, which previously had been in a state of moral paralysis; but he himself represented another sufferer, i.e., the human race, which … Continue reading

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Trinity 17

Gospel: Luke 14:1-11 “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” +inj+ To exalt yourself is to measure everything by what pleases you.  To exalt yourself is to be proud. Pride seeks everything — … Continue reading

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