“Once He Came in blessing” (Matthew 1:18-25 – Midweek Advent 1 – December 3, 2025) Matthew 1:18-25 – 18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her…
“The Lord Provides” (James 1:17 – Thanksgiving – November 26, 2025) James 1:17 – “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights.” Dear fellow-Redeemed, beloved of God in Jesus Christ: Some of us have participated in that Thanksgiving custom in which kernels of corn are passed around the Thanksgiving table, so that…
“Cries to the King on the Cross” (Luke 23:35-43 – Christ the King – November 23, 2025) Luke 23:35-43 – 35And the people stood looking on. But even the rulers with them sneered, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.” 36The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine, 37and…
“Is There Life after Death?” (Luke 20:27-38 – Saints Triumphant – November 16, 2025) Luke 20:27-38 – 27Then some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a resurrection, came to Him and asked Him, 28saying: “Teacher, Moses wrote to us that if a man’s brother dies, having a wife, and he dies without children, his brother should take his wife and…
“God’s Justice Is Revealed” (2 Thessalonians 1:3-10 – Last Judgment – November 9, 2025) 2 Thessalonians 1:3-10 – 3We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, 4so that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God…
“Stand Firm to the End” (Matthew 10:16-23 – Reformation – November 2, 2025) Matthew 10:16-23 – 16“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. 17But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues. 18You will be brought before governors and…
“The Rich Man and Poor Lazarus” (Luke 16:19-31 – Pentecost 19 – October 19, 2025) Luke 16:19-31 – 19“There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. 20But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, 21desiring to be fed with the crumbs which…
“We Are Stewards of the Lord’s Possessions” (Luke 16:1-13 – Pentecost 18 – October 12, 2025) Luke 16:1-13 – 1He also said to His disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. 2So he called him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear…
“Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners” (1 Timothy 1:12-17 – Pentecost 17 – October 5, 2025) 1 Timothy 1:12-17 – 12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, 13although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly…
“A Reality Check for Following Jesus” (Luke 14:25-33 – Pentecost 16 – September 28, 2025) Luke 14:25-33 – 25Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. 27And…