He Was Born To Live
Sunday December 31, 2023 Text: Luke 2:22-40 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Christmas Passages: Luke 2:22-40
What is the easiest and quickest way to get your homework done? Answer: trick your parents or teachers into doing it for you. Here’s a tip for any students. Ask your parents for help when they are busy or tired and they are more likely to just give you the answer, rather than try to
Read More7.04 Jesus In the Temple
Tuesday February 15, 2022 Text: Luke 2:41-52 Passages: Luke 2:41-52
As faithful Jews, Jesus’ parents travel to Jerusalem each year for the Passover. Returning home one year, Mary and Joseph notice Jesus’ absence, yet assume He is among the others in their traveling group. When He doesn’t appear, they return to Jerusalem, searching desperately for three days. They finally find Jesus in the temple, talking with the teachers, who are amazed at His understanding. Despite being in His “Father’s house” (Luke 2:49), Jesus honors His earthly parents and returns to Nazareth with them.
Read More7.03b Jesus’ Presentation
Thursday February 10, 2022 Text: Luke 2:22-40 Passages: Luke 2:22-40
Jesus' family travels to Jerusalem’s temple for Mary’s purification and Jesus’ presentation. There, they encounter Simeon, a devout Jew whose song of praise lives on in the Church today. Likewise, Anna, the aging prophetess, rejoices at the coming of the Savior.
Read MoreJESUS, WORD, AND SACRAMENT
Sunday January 2, 2022 Text: Luke 2:40-52 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Christmas Passages: Luke 2:40-52
It is through Jesus that we are redeemed. It is through word, sacrament and prayer that we are strengthened.
Read MoreThe Law Brings Us To Jesus
Sunday December 26, 2021 Text: Luke 2:22-40 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Christmas Passages: Luke 2:22-40
Where a couple weeks ago our upcoming events was full of stuff, now there are only a couple things left. One of those that is still to come is the snow tubing. It’s not just for kids, your never too old to get on a snow tube and slide down a hill. One of the
Read MoreChrist is Always Eager To Do the Father’s Will
Monday January 13, 2020 Text: Luke 2:41-52 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Epiphany Passages: Luke 2:41-52
In this text we see Jesus as the perfect human. He is what we ought to be: eager to learn the word of God, and de-lighting in the will of the Father. We have so badly failed to be and do what we should. But Christ has taken our place. He is the perfect human, so that we don’t have to be.
Read MoreChrist Enters His Temple with Gifts
Monday January 6, 2020 Text: Luke 2:22-40 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Christmas Passages: Luke 2:22-40
Peace - Light – Revelation
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