Bread from Heaven: devotion from Lutheran Hour Ministries
Now when it was evening, the disciples came to Him (Jesus) and said, “This is a desolate place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” (Matthew 14:15-16) The […]
Meeting Human Needs: Daily Devotion from Lutheran Hour Ministries
Now when Jesus heard this, He withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by Himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed Him on foot from the towns. When He went ashore He saw a great crowd, and He had compassion on them and healed their sick. (Matthew 14:13-14) There is […]
Scripture Readings for this Coming Sunday, March 15
Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95:1-9 Romans 5:1-8 John 4:5-26
How to Give Away Your Faith
Don’t hoard your faith – give it away. Learn how at our evangelism workshop (Every One His Witness) tomorrow (Saturday, 3/7 and next Saturday,3/14) from 9-12.
This Sunday
Coming up Sunday: learn about Christ’s high priesthood from the letter to the Hebrews in our adult class at 10, followed by worship at 11. Be there if you can (remember Hebrews 10:25!) but if you can’t, follow the service on livestream on our Facebook page at https://m.facebook.com/Redeemer-Lutheran-Church-Burlington-NC-126060640751272/
Confessing Your Sins: More from Luther’s Small Catechism
What is the Office of the Keys?* The Office of the Keys is that special authority which Christ has given to His church on earth to forgive the sins of repentant sinners, but to withhold forgiveness from the unrepentant as long as they do not repent. Where is this written?* This is what St. John […]
More on Confession – from Luther’s Small Catechism
What sins should we confess? Before God we should plead guilty of all sins, even those we are not aware of, as we do in the Lord’s Prayer; but before the pastor we should confess only those sins which we know and feel in our hearts. Which are these? Consider your place in life according […]
A Surprising Reception – Devotion from Lutheran Hour Ministries
And He (Jesus) came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as was His custom, He went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and He stood up to read. … And all spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from His mouth. … When they heard […]
Sharing in God’s Work – from Lutheran Hour Ministries
While walking by the Sea of Galilee, He (Jesus) saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. (Matthew […]