Long ago, the Son of God spoke to Samuel and called him to be a prophet. Not that long ago, the Son of God called you by name in Holy Baptism, sanctified your vocations, and He continues to speak to you through the Holy Bible. May you have the same attitude as that of Samuel: […]
Today we’re beginning a new series on the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament. Samuel holds a unique position in the Old Testament: he is the last Judge Israel and the first Prophet; he transitions Israel from a Theocracy into a Kingdom. The Book of 1 Samuel tells his story; and it shouldn’t surprise us […]
Confirmation Sunday reminds us of conviction and confidence that the Word of God gives to us. Confirmation Sunday reminds us of the pledges and promises that we made to remain faithful to Christ and true to His Word. Today may you be reminded of your promises and renewed in your faith in Christ. This faith […]
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. The resurrection proves that • Jesus is the Son of God • His Word and Promises are true and trustworthy • God the Father accepted His Son’s perfect life and sacrificial death for you and in your place • you have life after […]
When Jesus died on the cross, one of the very last things He said was It is Finished. These words are really a shout of victory — they mean that the hard work of earning our salvation was complete, Jesus has done 100% of the work for us and in our place. • His perfect […]
Palm Sunday amplifies the anticipation of the cross. This week is Holy Week, and everything now leads to the cross. In five days we will gather again in darkness to remember the death of the Son of God. This week Jesus will • wrap up His public teaching • He will pronounce His final curse […]
In both worship and prayer, it is like Heaven and Earth overlap. As we stand here on earth, in worship or in prayer, we are also standing before the Throne of Grace in Heaven. Through faith in Christ, you draw near to the Throne of Grace with confidence, to receive mercy and find grace to […]
Jesus was lifted up in death on a cross for you; and now, by faith in Him, you will be lifted up in life on the Last Day. Your body will be lifted up out of the grave and you will live forever in the Kingdom of Heaven in a resurrected and glorified body. This […]
Jesus references His cross in many in various ways. After His death and resurrection, He commissioned His Church to proclaim His death and resurrection to all nations. This is the essence of all proper preaching and teaching in the Holy Christian Church. The message of the Holy Christian Church is that because Jesus died on […]
As we continue our Lenten journey to the cross, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, one of the central themes is that of sacrifice. When Jesus died on the cross, He cried out: It is Finished! No more sacrifices are ever needed. Jesus sacrifice is the last and final one: His sacrifice […]