Author Archives: Pastor

1 Peter 2.11–20 and John 16.16–23a Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today’s gospel lesson—and the gospels for the rest of the Easter season—takes us back to the night in which … Continue reading →

1 Peter 2.21-25 & John 10.11-16 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. “I am the good shepherd.” With these words, Jesus separates Himself from all the wicked, lazy hirelings who had … Continue reading →

John 20.19-31 Christ is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed! Alleluia! The women did their job. They told the disciples that Jesus was not in the tomb, that He had risen. Peter and John raced there to find it just as … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 5.6-8 & Mark 16.1-8 Grace to you and peace from God and Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome go to Jesus’ tomb early on the day after the … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 11.23-32 & John 13.1-15 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. On the Thursday of Holy Week, Christ leaves His disciples with a commandment. Jesus tells them in John 13:34, … Continue reading →

Philippians 2.5-11 and Matthew 21:1-9 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. On Palm Sunday Jesus rode into Jerusalem riding a colt. The prophet Zechariah had foretold that Zion’s king would enter … Continue reading →

Luke 11:1-13Lord’s Prayer: Doxology & Amen Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Before we say “Amen” to all we have asked, we typically praise our Father who art in heaven with … Continue reading →

Hebrews 9.11-15 & John 8.46-59 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen “Most assuredly, I say to you, if anyone keeps My word he shall never see death.” This is Jesus’ promise. … Continue reading →

John 17:1-17Lord’s Prayer 6th & 7th Petitions Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. There are three great enemies which want to prevent all that you have prayed for in the first … Continue reading →

John 6:1-15 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. When Jesus sees the great multitude of five thousand men in the wilderness, He asks His disciple, Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, … Continue reading →