By David Peter
Contextual Considerations
This text begins a series of lectio continua from 1 Corinthians 12 and 13 which extends through the season of Epiphany.
The first verse of the text begins with these words: “Now concerning …

The journey from text to pulpit can be a long and winding road, filled with false starts, surprising discoveries, and hard choices along the way. Preacher’s Studio is a chance to take a step back and talk together about the art and craft of preaching. Today’s preacher: DAVID PETER.

By David Peter
Liturgical Context
This text is appointed for this date simply because it falls in the sequence of the lectio continua for the gospel readings from Matthew’s Gospel. The theme is that of division, conflict, and …

Submitted below is a full manuscript of a sermon delivered in the chapel service at Concordia Seminary on April 30, 2010, three days after the spring assignment service (“Call Day”). The reader has permission to …