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Trinity 8 – Matthew 7:15-23

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit The Alleluia verse for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity is from Psalm 78: Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears … Continue reading

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Johann Gerhard on Trinity 8 – Matthew 7:15-23

Gerhard’s Postil for Trinity 8 is fantastic. I recommend the entire sermon! The book is available here. There now follows some choice quotes. Gerhard first summarizes Nehemiah 4:7-8. Nehemiah orders those working in Jerusalem to keep one hand on their … Continue reading

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David Scaer on Trinity 8 – Matthew 7:15-23

These from his book “The Sermon on the Mount“, available through CPH. On verses 15-20: The false prophets came disguised as legitimate bearers of the message of Jesus. Such a description does not seem to fit Jesus’ contemporaries, who clearly … Continue reading

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Trinity 8 – Matthew 7:15-23

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit The worst thing a person can do is cause someone to doubt the Word of the Lord and the Sacraments. They are the foundation … Continue reading

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A Long and Fruitful Honeymoon

…at least productive musically. Here are the introits for the Sundays after Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity, and the First-Eighth Sundays after. Hopefully we’ll remain caught up from here on out. After the completion of the summer introits I hope to … Continue reading

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The Good Fruit—Sermon for Trinity 8 (2008)

Trinity 8, July 13, 2008 A+D Rev. Benjamin T. G. Mayes, Emmaus Ev. Lutheran Church U.A.C., St. Louis, Mo. +Jesu juva!+ Matthew 7:15–23, The Good Fruit   In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. … Continue reading

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Homily Trinity 8

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. You know the old saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” Likewise, you know that this … Continue reading

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Trinity 8 – Matthew 7:15-23

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit The Alleluia Verse from Psalm 78 says Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth. … Continue reading

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Luther Quotes for Trinity 8

Both of Luther’s House Postils are recommended reading for this Sunday. They are Luther at his best, poking a sharp stick in the eye of the devil and false teachers. Here’s a sampler of Luther’s amazing preaching. Christ, our dear … Continue reading

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Notes on Trinity 8 – Matthew 7:15-23

Exegetical Notes v. 15: the verb “prosexoo” can also mean “pay attention to”. I prefer “have before” because it means to keep an eye on false prophets. v. 16: the “meeti” clause expects a “no” answer.  It is a “no … Continue reading

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