Another great post on Surburg.blogspot.com: During the past several weeks I have had a chance to read many articles dealing with the…
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Another great piece found on Pr. Mark Surburg’s blog, surburg.blogspot.com: I have written in a recent post that it now seems inevitable…
“Lessons from the Paschal Candle” (John 1:4-5) “In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in…
Below is an article of the late Professor Kurt Marquart’s, written for The Lutheran (Australia), published 18 June, 1984. The previous year he…
Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Our text for this morning’s sermon is taken from St. Luke’s gospel account the 24th chapter…
The following was originally posted at Pr. Lovett’s blog. Before I begin, I will lay out some parameters for my position. I will…
One can imagine all sorts of interesting BJS headlines when one is sitting in his study on Good Friday waiting to hear confessions….
“O Dearest Jesus, What Law Hast Thou Broken?” (Luke 23:1-56) “O Dearest Jesus, What Law Hast Thou Broken?” Short answer: None. But then…
St. Mark 16:1-8 Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Come you daughters of Eve and you sons of Adam. Come to the tomb…
What follows is Johann Gerhard’s Meditation XI from the book Gerhard’s Sacred Meditations, written in 1606, and translated by Rev. C. W. Heisler…
Maundy Thursday; John 13:1—11 Faith Lutheran Church – Wylie, TX 28 March 2013 – Pr. Mark Preus Today we celebrate the night our…
Ad Crucem BJS’s own Pr. Matt Richard is intervied on the Ad Crucem podcast. Pr. Richard discusses two books that were very influential…
“The New Covenant in My Blood” (Luke 22:7-20) “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.”…
In the Name X of Jesus. AMEN (Luke 23:32-38) Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. (33) And when…
Second Part: Attacks On The Name and Traditions There are three main things people attack about this Holy Day: They claim that it…
We hear the words during the consecration, “this cup is the new testament in My blood.” However, most English Bibles will translate the…
NOTE: This article is part two of a three part series that is being printed in my local Huntington Beach, CA paper, the…
(St. Luke 22:7-20) In the Name X of Jesus. AMEN! Beloved in the Lord, Gathering in the Upper Room It is the day of unleavened bread. The…
Easter is the English/Germanic name for the Festival of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This particular Feast Day is the heart and center…
Many in the LCMS are familiar with the name Hermann Sasse. Sadly, many know the name but have not read anything by him. …
In Bible studies I have at times asked a provocative question to stimulate discussion, “Who is the world’s greatest sinner? Who is the…
When the movie, “The Passion of the Christ” premiered, TV news showed people leaving the theatre either crying or in stunned silence. Those…
“From Palms to Passion” (Luke 19:28-40; 22:1 – 23:56) Today is a day that goes by two names. The one that we’re probably…
O Sinner, come thy sin to mourn So vast and vile that it has borne Christ to this vale of anguish. Son of…