Luke 2:33-40 New King James Version This text is tied together with the Purification of Mary (Feb. 2) 33 And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said … Continue reading
John 21:19-24 New King James Version 19 This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, “Follow Me.” 20 Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus … Continue reading
I came across a video that brings home what the Bible says about the Advent of Christ: both His first and His second Advent. The text cited by the old man in the video is the Old Testament lesson for … Continue reading
Matt. 23:34-39 New King James Version Suffering for Christ 34 Therefore, indeed, I send you prophets, wise men, and scribes: some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues and persecute … Continue reading
John 1:1-14 New King James Version 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and … Continue reading
Luke 2:15-20 New King James Version 15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come … Continue reading
Luke 2:1-14 New King James Version 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing … Continue reading
Strengthening of Faith Gospel: John 20:24-31 24 Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” So he said to … Continue reading
Rorate coeli John 1:19-28 New King James Version 19 Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, … Continue reading
Gaudete Matt 11:2-10 New King James Version 2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples 3 and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look … Continue reading
How does a Christian deal with claims like this? The tactic used in this meme is intimidation. There is no way most readers could research all these claims. The implication is that the maker of the meme must have done … Continue reading
Mark 10:13-16 New King James Version 13 Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to … Continue reading
Populus Zion Luke 21:25-36 New King James Version 25 “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; 26 … Continue reading
Matthew 21:1-9 New King James Version 1 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you … Continue reading
November 30th, 2015 St. Andrew’s Day John 1:35-42 New King James Version 35 Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. 36 And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” 37 … Continue reading
Last Sunday of the Church Year Trinity 27 Heaven’s Eternal Joy: The Bride of Christ Matthew 25:1-13 New King James Version 25 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out … Continue reading
2nd-Last Sunday of the Church Year Trinity 26 And the text for the Feast of St. Martin, Pastor- November 11 Last Judgment Matthew 25:31-46 New King James Version 31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all … Continue reading
Third-Last Sunday of the Church Year (Trinity 25) Signs of the End Times Matthew 24:15-28 New King James Version 15 “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever … Continue reading
November 1 All Saints’ Day Matthew 5:1-12 New King James Version 5 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught … Continue reading
Reformation Day Matthew 11:12-15 New King James Version 12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. 13 For all the prophets and the law … Continue reading
October 28 John 15:17-21 New King James Version 17 These things I command you, that you love one another. 18 “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. 19 If you were of … Continue reading
Fifth Sunday After Michaelmas, or the Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity Citizenship: Render to Caesar and to God Matthew 22:15-22 New King James Version 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. 16 And … Continue reading
Michaelmas 6 Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity Death, A Sleep: Jairus’ Daughter Matthew 9:18-26 New King James Version 18 While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come … Continue reading
Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity, or the Fourth Sunday After Michaelmas Forgive as Forgiven: The Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:23-35 New King James Version 23 Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his … Continue reading
October 23 St. James the Elder the Apostle Matthew 20:20-28 New King James Version 20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him. 21 And He said to her, … Continue reading