Arthur Graudin
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Epiphany 5 • 1 Corinthians 9:16–23 • February 8, 2015
Editor’s note: The following homiletical help is adapted from Concordia Journal, January 2006. By Arthur F. Graudin Textual Considerations For the Apostle Paul the proclamation…
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Easter 2 • Revelation 1:4–18 • April 7, 2013
Textual Considerations The number seven (ἑπτὰ) has been understood to denote completeness. Interpreters differ, however, as to whether the “seven spirits” in verse 4 signify…
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Proper 16 • Isaiah 29:11–19 • August 26, 2012
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…
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Easter 6 • John 14:15–21 • May 29, 2011
Textual Considerations John 14:1–14 serves as the gospel for the previous Sunday, the fifth Sunday of Easter. While John 14:15–21 is the gospel for the…
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Pentecost Sunday • Genesis 11:1–9 • May 23, 2010
By Dr. Arthur F. Graudin Textual Notes Genesis 1:1 through Genesis 11:1–9 has been referred to as “primeval history.” According to the Hebrew, Genesis 11:1–9…
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Easter 3 · 1 Peter 1:17-25 · April 6, 2008
By Arthur E. Graudin, Textual Considerations: The words “judges each one according to each one’s deeds” (1:17) (ESV) are a reminder of the final judgment described…
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Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion · Philippians 2:5-11 · March 16, 2008
By Arthur F. Graudin, The Introit for the Day in the Altar Book, LSB reminds the worshippers that the One who is the subject of the…