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Pentecost • Numbers 11:24–30 • June 8, 2014
By William Wrede Gift giving frequently accompanies celebrations. The birth of a child, the joining of man in woman in marriage, confirmation, graduation, and the like are all occasions for giving and receiving gifts.…
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“God’s Greater Story”: A Romans sermon series by David Schmitt
Just in time for the upcoming series of readings from Romans in the lectionary.
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Telling God’s Story
David Schmitt’s opening plenary at the 2013 Theological Symposium.
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A (Lutheran) Case for Character
Can Lutheran doctrine and character formation go together?
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Easter 7 • Acts 1:12–26 • June 1, 2014
By Paul R. Raabe Acts 1:12–26 narrates what the followers of Jesus did after his ascension. They remained in Jerusalem as Jesus had commanded (Acts 1:4). Luke names the eleven disciples and then summarizes that…
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Easter 6 • Acts 17:16–31 • May 25, 2014
By Michael J. Redeker Ascension Day is fast upon us. In the Gospel reading for today, Jesus assures his disciples that, even though he is leaving them, he will not leave them as…
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An Essential Theology of Easter
What is the difference between saying “Jesus lives” and “Jesus is risen”?
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Easter 5 • Acts 6:1–9; 7:2a, 51–60 • May 18, 2014
By Todd Jones We all like to be a part of a winning team. Up to this point in the book of Acts, the church was the winning team. Yes, there had been…
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His Resurrection and Ours: Why Easter Matters
There remains no doubt that Easter is very important for Christians. But it is just as important to know why Easter matters.
