Dr. David Maxwell lays out a clear and concise description of Lutheran Christology. He maintains that its fundamental point is to emphasize the unity of Christ. In this article, he explores the 3 different kinds of statements that the Scriptures make about Christ: the genera of communication of attributes
It is now 500 years since Luther’s translation of the New Testament first appeared. It is no exaggeration or hyperbole to praise Luther’s German Bible as not only one of the most important works in the German language but also as one of the great literary achievements of Western history. It is well known that ..
Distinctive themes and patterns for preaching Mark in year B of the lectionary
Chapel Sermon by from John 6:1-13 on Monday, May 2, 2016
By Timothy Dost God Protects and Heals His Flock When faced with the fall of Jerusalem, Ezekiel describes the judgment on those shepherds responsible and the reasons for the fall. In our passage he declares that God will provide new shepherds who will care for the flock and will tend to them properly. In the intervening verses, he ..
Chapel Sermon by Gregory Seltz from John 6:28-33 on Wednesday, September 24, 2014
“And behold, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” (Luke 10:25-26). It is possible to know and read the Scriptures—yet not understand them. The teacher of the ..
John 6:51-69 is appointed for Proper 15, Series B. The Holy Spirit works through both the proclaimed Word and the sacramental Word. There is a connection between the two. Jesus restores the Spirit to the Flesh
John 6:35-51 is appointed for Proper 14, Series B. The wisdom of God feeds people with wholesome bread that brings life. Jesus is that life-giving bread. Jesus is both the message and the messenger
John 6:22-35 is appointed for Proper 13, Series B. The crowd recognizes a connection between Jesus and Moses, yet they do not recognize the significance. To believe is to receive, by eating and drinking
Chapel Sermon by Jeffrey Oschwald from John 6:22-35 on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
By David I. Lewis Introduction The Old Testament lesson for Proper 14 contains the introduction to the narrative of Elijah’s flight to Mt. Horeb and his confrontation with Yahweh there (1 Kgs 1:1–18). As only the first eight verses of this narrative are included in the lesson, it appears that this reading was designed not ..
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: DALE MEYER
Dr. Dale Meyer explains how he developed his Chapel Sermon from John 6:35-40 on Tuesday, April 12, 2011
