Saint James Baltimore

Scripture for meditation: 1 Kings 3:4-15 Ephesians 1:3-14 Luke 2: 40-52

Our confession of faith is soul, mind, and body because the Lord has redeemed our entires beings through His death and resurrection; our entire beings confess Christ.

Fourth Sunday in Advent Divine Service setting III Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 Opening Hymn #337 - The Night Will Soon Be Ending Entrance Hymn #332 - Savior of the Nations, Come Gospel Hymn #356 - The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came (choir only) Hymn of the Day #338 - Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Special hymn #351 - Creator of the Stars of Night (verses.1-2 choir verses. 3-6 all) Distribution hymn: #355- O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide Closing Hymn #350 - Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come

/ Third Sunday in Advent / Divine Service I Scripture for meditation: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 Psalm 126 (chant tone G) Hymns (LSB): 333 "Once He Came in Blessing"; 335 "O Bride of Christ, Rejoice"; 341 "Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates" Distribution hymns: 362 "O Sing of Christ"; 392 "God Loves Me Dearly" Sermon title: "Rejoice! The Lord is Near!"

/ Second Sunday in Advent / Divine Service III Scripture for meditation: Isaiah 40:1-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 Psalm 85 Hymns (LSB): 345 "Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding"; 347 "Comfort, Comfort Ye My People"; 344 "On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry" Distribution hymns: 626 "Come Let Us Eat, For Now the Feast is Spread"; 638 "Eat This Bread"

Divine Service III Scripture for meditation: Isaiah 64:1-9; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37 Psalm 80:3-19 Hymns (LSB): 331 "The Advent of Our King"; 336 "Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending"; 348 "The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns" Distribution hymns: 509 "Christ is Surely Coming"; 617 "O Lord, We Praise Thee"

/ Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost / Divine Service III Scripture for meditation: Zephaniah 1:7-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30 Psalm 90:1-12 Hymns (LSB): 836 "O God of Light"; 788 "Forgive Us, Lord, for Shallow Thankfulness"; 508 "The Day is Surely Drawing Near" Distribution hymns: 617 "O Lord, We Praise Thee"; 849 "Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness"

Scripture for meditation: Amos 5:18-24 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13

Scripture for meditation: Genesis 50:15-21 Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:21-35

Please Note: It is recommended to read the Scriptures readings listed below before listening to each sermon. Scripture for meditation: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Romans 13:1-10 Matthew 18:1-20

PLEAE NOTE: It is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the Scriptures readings before listening to each sermon. Scripture readings for meditation: Jeremiah 15:15-21 Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28

Scripture for mediation: Isaiah 51:1-6 Romans 11:33-12:8 Matthew: 16:13-20 Icon artwork credit: Alexey Pismenny http://www.easternprom.com/content/pismenny/confessionpeter.html

Scripture for meditation: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Romans 11: 1-2a, 13-15, 28-32 Matthew 15:21-28

Scripture for meditation: Isaiah 44:6-8 Romans 8:18-27 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Scripture ofr meditation: Isaiah 55:10-13 Romans 8:12-17 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Follow along as we discover that Jesus' ministry on earth was not always understood and often times confused by those who witnessed His life, death, and resurrection. Matthew chapter 11 can shed some light to the parallels between Christ's ministry and our lies during this trying time. Let us always remember that, regardless of how we might perceive our situations, it is the Lord who is working and is in control. Scripture readings for meditation: Zechariah 9:9-12 Romans 7: 14-25a Matthew 11:25-30

We have been baptized into the family of the living God. He did not merely sit up in heaven and upload an Instagram story or post a heart-string pulling Facebook post to show His support during His creations dire time of need, as it fell into sin. Rather He took upon flesh, died upon a cross, and rose again to life so that through His Son Jesus Christ we might have new life with Him forever. Scripture Readings for meditation: Jeremiah 28: 5-9 Romans 7:1-13 Matthew 10:34-42

Scripture Readings for meditation: Jeremiah 20:7-13 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:5a, 21-33

The Lord continues to carry us through each and every trail. We are to stay diligent in prayer and study of His Word, so that we might be able spread the hope that we have of the life to come through Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd. Scripture for meditation: Exodus 19:2-8 Romans 5:6-15 Matthew 9:35-10:(9-20)

Today we reflect upon the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. We also discuss what is our purpose and identity founded in Christ. Scripture Readings: Genesis 1:1-2:4 Acts 2:14a, 22-36 Matthew 28:16-20

Scripture for meditation: Numbers 11:24:30 Acts 2:1-21 John 7:37-39

Scripture for mediation: Acts 1:12-26 1 Peter 4:12-19, 5:6-11 John 17:1-11

Scripture for meditation: Acts 17:16-31 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21

Have we ever stopped to ask ourselves, "what does my spiritual diet look like?" "Are the resources that I am consuming concerning Holy Scripture in agreement with God's Word?" At times, it is good to take a look at the diet that we consume, so that we may be built up as living stones into a spiritual house. Let us long for the pure spiritual milk of God's Word... "believe in God, believe also in Me" -Jesus- God has given us pure spiritual milk and food found in the Holy Scriptures, let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Facts matter, especially when it comes to the truth about Jesus Christ; His life, death, and resurrection. Pastor Bednash discusses his thoughts concerning an article posted in the New York Times from April 20, 2019. This opinion based interview addresses general questions from columnist Nicholas Kristof toward Serene Jones, President of Union Theological Seminary. During such a confusing time in our lives amidst this pandemic and the ever changing philosophy of this world... facts matter. We are called to know for certain that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, so that by believing we may have life everlasting. We are called to faith in Christ, nothing else. Therefore, continue to listen and know the Good Shepherd's voice through His Word. Scripture readings for this Sunday: Acts 2:42-47 - 1 Peter 2:19-25 - John 10:1-10 Article link: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/20/opinion/sunday/christian-easter-serene-jones.html?fbclid=IwAR11P3jDzGsAvxvUUFcRYOoB9z0bdNubNj0kdV8IWlooqCocFBveJHQUwgI

Scripture readings for meditation: (Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Peter 1:17-25; Luke 24:13-35) During our time apart we might have a burning patience awaiting to return to our own sanctuaries as well as the return of Christ to bring us to the ultimate promise land of heaven.

Because of the various trials that lead Christ to the cross for our sake, we too, face any and all various trials with joyfulness and hope. Christ conquers all through His death and resurrection.

Listen to the dramatic reading of the 7 words of Christ from the cross. Performed by Rev. Eric Z. Bednash.

A dramatic reading of the selected Scriptures for Maundy Thursday.

Christ enters into Jerusalem turning His face towards the cross.

We have life in Christ. His life fulfilled all things necessary. His life is now our life.

Jesus heals a blind man. We, who were once born blind and dead, now see and are made alive through Christ in baptism.

God works for us through his Son Jesus Christ to accomplish all that we cannot, ultimately fulfilling all the Scriptures.

Christ comes into His temple as a child so that His purification might be ours as well. His righteousness is gifted to us. Praise be to God the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

God is prepared to save His creation...

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all that we might be thankful for... but what is it that we ought to give thanks?

Christ fulfills all that the Scriptures promise. Remember Christ is the Word in flesh.

Let us stay the course throughout our wandering in the wilderness of this world.

Our God is a God of the living. He lives and reigns over all that He has created. We are alive in Him, therefore death is not the end for us; Christ has opened the grave so that we might live with Him forever.

Rejoice with all the saints that we have life and salvation through Christ our Lord and Savior!

Celebrate the Lutheran Reformation with Saint James.

You are invited to wrestle with God's Word so that through oratio, meditatio, tentatio you may be comforted.