Mike Redeker

Arand and Herrmann, Living in the Promises and Place of God

Browse the interactive version above, download here as a pdf, or purchase print copies at the online store. This Concordia Pages explores how locating the story of salvation within the broader, biblical story of creation impacts our witness in the world. In particular, it considers how being placed alongside our fellow creatures as recipients of ..

Jeffrey Gibbs, “Christ is Risen, Indeed”

Browse the interactive version above, download here as a pdf, or purchase print copies at the online store. About “Christ Is Risen, Indeed: Good News for Him and for Us,” Jeff Gibbs writes: Good Friday and Easter (along with Ascension and Pentecost) go together, one event, in a sense. Different New Testament texts invite us ..

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Lent 4 • Luke 15:1–3, 11–32 • March 6, 2016

By Michael J. Redeker The fourth Sunday in Lent is known as Laetare (rejoice) Sunday. It is the midway point in Lent and has been viewed as a day of celebration as the mood of Lent is briefly lessened. Luke 15 is filled with parables of rejoicing; the shepherd rejoices over finding the one lost sheep, ..

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Proper 5 • 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1 • June 7, 2015

By Michael J. Redeker Christians are faced with the realities of this world. We cannot escape this. Along with the joys that come from life, we also face the trials and tribulations that come with living in a broken world. These present realities can wear down a Christian’s faith. And some people might abandon the faith altogether because ..

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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 orphans. He will send them the helper in the person of the Holy Spirit. The helper will comfort, lead, and guide them in truth. The ..

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Proper 15 • Matthew 15:21–28 • August 14, 2011

by Michael J. Redeker Liturgical Context: This week’s readings answer a question, “Do Gentiles have a part in God’s plan of salvation?” For example, Psalm 67 never tires of announcing YHWH’s blessings upon his people. But this Psalm also proclaims that all nations should recognize him as their judge, provider, and their way of governance ..

Arand and Herrmann, Living in the Promises and Place of God

ICYMI: The Rites of Faith Formation

Jeffrey Gibbs, “Christ is Risen, Indeed”

Lent 4 • Luke 15:1–3, 11–32 • March 6, 2016

Lent 4 • Luke 15:1–3, 11–32 • March 6, 2016

Proper 5 • 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1 • June 7, 2015

Proper 5 • 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1 • June 7, 2015

Easter 6 • Acts 17:16–31 • May 25, 2014

Easter 6 • Acts 17:16–31 • May 25, 2014

Proper 15 • Matthew 15:21–28 • August 14, 2011

Proper 15 • Matthew 15:21–28 • August 14, 2011

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