Article Archive for August 2012
In a small handful of copies, we have discovered a printing glitch. And we want to replace any that were erroneously sent out.
Watch this interview with John Witte, Jr. Then see him live at Concordia Seminary’s Theological Symposium, September 18-19, 2012.
By Dale A. Meyer
Is this a great time to be the church? Do you have joy in your pastoral ministry? Do the baptized in your congregation show cheerful confidence in their Christian faith? Isaiah 35:4–7a, …
By Thomas Manteufel
What does the Old Testament portrayal of Israel have to do with us followers of Jesus Christ?
This question may well occur to hearers of this and similar Old Testament lessons. The fact is …
Dr. Sanchez, director of the Seminary’s Center for Hispanic Studies, will work with churches and leaders in Hispanic ministry to lead and coordinate the work of the LCMS.
By Arthur F. Graudin
Textual Considerations
The text—God’s word to his people through the prophet Isaiah—contains a number of key words that point to significant concepts in Israel’s history.
The Hebrew word יצר (v. 16) is used in …
By Kyle Castens
The Choice is His
There is nothing more non-descript than a plain white Styrofoam takeout container. As it sat on our counter, it went unnoticed. My wife had to bring it to the attention …
Read the introduction and first chapter of Robert Kolb’s “Teaching God’s Children His Teaching,” newly revised and hot off the Concordia Seminary Press.











