Winter Lay Bible Institute – Wednesdays, Jan 8-Feb 5, 2014
Gerry Bode will present on the 175 year history of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
The Preacher’s Studio: Gerhard Bode
Preacher’s Studio is a chance to take a step back and talk about the art and craft of preaching. Today’s preacher: GERRY BODE, on preaching on the REFORMATION (JOHN 8:31-36)
Advent 3 · Zephaniah 3:14-20 · December 13, 2009
By Gerhard Bode Throughout the Church Year the church rejoices in the gracious coming of Christ to itself in the Word of God and in the sacraments. Yet during the season of Advent the church applies the teaching of God’s Word in a unique way as it also prepares for the commemoration of our Lord’s first ..
Epiphany 4 · Mark 1:21-28 · February 1, 2009
By Gerhard Bode The Epiphany season highlights the revelation of Jesus as Savior to the world. The Gospel reading for this Sunday continues the identification of Jesus as God’s own Son and the promised Messiah, with a focus on Jesus as one who speaks and acts with divine authority. At the same time Jesus’ authority ..
Second Sunday after Christmas · Luke 2:40-52 · January 4, 2009
By Gerhard Bode Liturgical Setting The Gospel reading for the Second Sunday after Christmas again locates Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in the Jerusalem temple—twelve years after Jesus’ presentation there as an infant. The boy—Jesus’ return to his “Father’s house” re-identifies him as the promised Messiah in the person of God’s own Son, and anticipates the ..
First Sunday after Christmas · Luke 2:22-40 · December 28, 2008
By Gerhard Bode Liturgical Setting The Gospel reading for the First Sunday after Christmas observes the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple. Textual Comments 2:22-23 After Mary’s forty-day purification is completed, she goes to the temple with Joseph and the infant Jesus. The couple offers sacrifices in keeping with the law, but the centerpiece ..