Category Archives: Epiphany 4

Sermon for Epiphany IV

We pray in one Epiphany hymn that Jesus is “Manifest in gracious will, Ever bringing good from ill” (TLH 134.3). In today’s Gospel Lesson, Jesus brings good (faith) from ill (storm). Who is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him? In the calming of the sea, He shows that He is the Lord of Creation, the Lord of Salvation, and the Lord of the Church. Continue reading

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Epiphany 4 – Matthew 8:23-27

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit When the storms of life comes thrashing, to whom do you turn? For Jesus’ disciples there wasn’t much of a choice. They were in … Continue reading

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Luther on Epiphany 4 – Matthew 8:23-27

These quotes are from his House Postils. I commend the entire sermon for your edification. Today’s Gospel presents an episode from which we learn not what things we are to do – for there is no mention of deeds – … Continue reading

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A Helpful Luther Quote for Epiphany 4 – Matthew 8:1-13

An excerpt of Luther’s Introduction to Paul’s Epistle to the Romans.

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Pius Parsch and Prosper Gueranger on Epiphany 4 – Matthew 8:23-27

Parsch The Gospel story represents Christ’s Easter combat and triumph. For every Sunday is Easter, is resurrection. Every Sunday we celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection in ourselves. Throughout the week we may be tossed by storms and billowing seas, but … Continue reading

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