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Homily from the Mass offered on Sunday, January11th -1st Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 - 2nd Reading: Acts 10:34-38 - Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 - To support the podcast financially, click here: https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving
Feast of the Epiphany (trans.) – January 4, 2026: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard. Amen. Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. The actual feast is on January 6th, and today would be the Second Sunday after Christmas. Still, this year, the story of the magi's visitation to Jesus would have been a part of the text choices for today, so all good. Now, this feast, which occurs on Tuesday, ends our Christmastide – our twelve days of Christmas. So, as I said in previous years, don't let anyone give you a hard time about still having the tree up. Besides, they can be thankful you don't celebrate Christmas until Candlemas on Feb. 2,nd as some do! Every year we tell the story of the Magi who travel from the East to bring gifts to the Christ child, and as it is good to repeat each time the origin of this story of the three wise guys. Matthew, the only gospel account of the magi, never tells us how many there were, or even if they were all men. But since Matthew mentions three gifts, later Christian tradition came to identify three of them. And in the late sixth century Armenian Infancy Gospel, the Magi are even given the names-Melkon or Melchior, Balthasar, and Gaspar. But just as we don't really know the names of the people who wrote the gospels, we also don't know the names of these folks, so call them whatever you want – Larry, Mo, and Curly –really up to you. This story is one that is celebrated not only because of gifts, but as a symbol that the child born to us at Christmas was for all the people of the world, because the sages came from lands so very far away. Whatever you name them, we know you can't call them “on time.” As we hear today, Jesus was not a baby anymore, but a child, and living in a house. Apparently, Waze or Google Maps was not available to these Eastern travelers. Well, even if they were late, and brought really weird gifts to a young child, each year we like to tell the story of their visit… Loud Knock Heard From The Back Ceremonial Music Plays As King Approaches King 1 presents Mother Diana with gift. Mother Diana opens the box, inside is a snow gauge. Mother Diana reads the scroll aloud – “We saw a star and were guided by its light to the Christ child. As we moved along, we needed to always check that we were still on the right path. The truth is – While being too restricted is not good for anyone, taking an occasional measurement on your life journey does allow you to be sure you are still on the right path. His life should be the measure you use.” Mother Diana rolls up the scroll and says, Thank you great sage! While I love a beautiful snowfall, let's hope I don't need to use this too often. Now, as I was saying… Loud Knock Heard From The Back Ceremonial Music Plays As King Approaches King 2 presents Mother Diana with gift. Mother Diana opens the box, inside is Bluetooth speaker, and a scroll. Mother Diana reads the scroll aloud – “We stopped along the way at the palace of King Herod. He told us to return and tell him where we found the Christ child. Yet we were warned in a dream not to return to Herod, and went home by another way. The truth is – There is a lot of noise in the world, and many voices will try to tell you who you are, where you are to go or what you are to do. Be sure you are listening to the right one.” Mother Diana rolls up the scroll and says, This is sooooo cool! I can't wait to set this speaker up. Now, as I was saying… Loud Knock Heard From The Back Ceremonial Music Plays As King Approaches King 3 presents Mother Diana with gift. Mother Diana opens the box, inside is a wreath of bird food, and a scroll. Mother Diana reads the scroll aloud – “We brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the baby Jesus. Impractical? Perhaps. But a symbol of who he was to be for the world – King, God, and Sacrifice. Yet he was clear about the gift we are to bring in his name, and it was none of those things. The truth is – Food is essential for life, and the law of God in our time, and yours now, is to care for the stranger among us. How you feed others is the gift of love you bring to Christ.” Mother Diana rolls up the scroll and says… Wow – thank you great sage – I am so excited to think about this gift – it looks so pretty. Let's see…three magi, three gifts, I guess we must be done. So… Loud Knock Heard From The Back Ceremonial Music Plays As King Approaches King 4 presents Mother Diana with gift. Mother Diana opens the box, inside is a mixing spoon and a scroll. Mother Diana reads the scroll aloud – “The star awakened us to something important happening in the world, and Christ stirred us to new life. The truth is – There are important things happening in the world now too, and Christ desires us all to come to him, to follow him, to be him in the world. This is a time to be stirred up.” Well, thank you great and final sage??? – You have given me a lot to think about. Are we done? [look around] Well, this is an assortment of cool gifts, right? A snow gauge, a Bluetooth speaker, a bird food wreath, and a mixing spoon. These Magi have given us something to really think about, haven't they? The thing is, these all might be quirky gifts, but the magi did manage to come up with just what we need this year. Especially in this time when it seems the world is spinning and we struggle to know where to go or what to do. Especially in this moment in the world where the voices of bigotry and hate are not only prevalent, they are coming from our nation's leaders. Especially now, when we hunger for righteousness, and hear the cries of the vulnerable who are starving for lack of shelter, food, and most especially – love. Especially now, when we are worn to the bone, but there is oh so much more work to do in the name of Christ. These gifts we received today can be a reminder to us all of who we are and whose we are, and what that means for us as we welcome the Christ child into our hearts. As we move through the world, there will be many who try to guide our paths. The measure of our lives will not be like measuring snow, which is needed only for a season, and tells us only what is true in a snapshot of time. It will be how we measure up to our commitment to the Christ born to us that will be most important for us to keep in our heart and mind. Here, at this table, and among other travelers in our faith, we are able to check-in, gauge our lives, and adjust as needed. This world is filled with so many angry and hateful voices, who will try to lead us to abandon the Jesus in our midst to the cross. For he told us that he is in the immigrant, the sick, the poor, and the imprisoned. But like those sages of long ago, we are meant to listen to his voice, not to these others. How do we discern which is which? His will always be the voice of compassion, generosity, kindness, and love. We will always be reminded of that voice here too – in the scripture and at this table. So many cry out in hunger – hunger to be seen, to be heard, to be fed, to be loved. All of creation groans from our abuse and neglect too. We feed on him here, so that we can feed him in the world. The food of life that is Christ, is to strengthen us for the journey, that we may feed others, caring for them and all of creation by his love shining in us and through us. And finally, the world is too dangerous and dark for us to be silent, to be hesitant, or to hide away. We must not only be stirred up, we must stir up the conscious of the world! There is no time to waste, not a moment to spare. People are dying – physically, emotionally, spiritually – God's children – our sisters and brothers. What is done to any one of them is done to Jesus himself. We cannot sit here in the warmth of his love, and then ignore his pain when we leave. If we do, we render Christmas meaningless for ourselves, and all the world. The wise folks brought Jesus symbols of who he was – gold for a king, incense for a deity, myrrh for a sacrifice. Today they bring symbols of who we are as followers of that Christ child. And just as that night so long ago changed everything, letting all the world know that God's love is stronger than hate, that light will always overcome darkness, and that death is forever defeated by life – by our lives lived in Him the angels continue to rejoice in heaven as he is reborn in each of us at Christmas, and every day we open our hearts to Him. So, with all that in mind, as I do each year I offer this quote by Michael Dougherty. “When the carols have been stilled, when the star-topped tree is taken down, when family and friends are gone home, when we are back to our schedules, the work of Christmas begins…to welcome the refugee, to heal a broken planet, to feed the hungry, to build bridges of trust, not walls of fear, to share our gifts, to seek justice and peace for all people, to bring Christ's light to the world.” May we, like the magi, be willing to follow where God leads us, trusting that there is always another path to take that will lead us out of darkness into light –His light. May we know that we need no star, only an open heart, to see the God who yearns to love us – and wants so much to be in relationship with us. And most especially, that once we receive the gift of Christmas, the Christ child, in our hearts, that we do the work of Christmas and share that light with the world. Because it is we, not the magi, who are now meant to reveal Christ to a world who hungers for God's love. Christmas isn't over…it's only just begun. Amen. Based upon a concept by the Rev. Phillip Dana Wilson – Used with permission. For the audio, click below, or subscribe to our iTunes Sermon Podcast by clicking here (also available on Audible): Sermon Podcast https://christchurchepiscopal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Rec-001-Homily-Visit_of_the_Magi-2026.m4a The Rev. Diana L. Wilcox Christ Church in Bloomfield & Glen Ridge January 4, 2026 The Feast Of The Epiphany (Trans.) 1st Reading – Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7,10-14 2nd Reading – Ephesians 3:1-12 Gospel – Matthew 2:1-12 The post A Visit From The Wise Guys – 2026 appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.
Homily from the Mass offered on Sunday, January 4th -1st Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 - 2nd Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 - Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 - To support the podcast financially, click here: https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving
December 30, 2025Today's Reading: Isaiah 11:1-5 or 2 Samuel 7:1-16Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 58:1-59:3, 14-21; Luke 1:26-38“There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him…” (Isaiah 11:1-2a)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Our lives and even this world (our newsfeeds, our headlines, our daily burdens) can so often feel like a dead stump. Hopeless. Lifeless. Good for nothing. Maybe your heart feels like that today; cut down & good for nothing. But God is not done with stumps. Hear the Word of the Lord: “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.” (Isaiah 11:1) From a line that looked like it had fallen prey to the lumberjack, the House and lineage of David, God promised a tender shoot. Not one more stump that reminds us of our sinful failure and faithlessness, but a shoot that would take root and grow into a glorious vine. Christ Jesus has taken what was dead, and by His miraculous conception in the blessed virgin and His glorious birth from her womb, the House of David is alive forevermore! And this Jesus declares, “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit…” You are now a branch in the vine of David, and His mercy and forgiveness flow even into the places that you may have thought were dead and beyond repair. Baptized into Him, and fed with His Body and Blood flowing within you, let Him nourish you. He is the vine and the root that will never wither. He is the King who will never turn a blind eye to your need, whose Kingdom shall have no end. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.This flow'r, whose fragrance tender With sweetness fills the air, Dispels with glorious splendor The darkness everywhere. True man, yet very God. From sin and death He saves us And lightens every load. O Savior, child of Mary, Who felt our human woe; O Savior, King of glory, Who dost our weakness know: Bring us at length we pray To the bright courts of heaven, And to the endless day. (LSB 359:3-4)Author: Rev. Matthew Synnott, associate pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Peoria, Illinois.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowell, IN.Work through the first ten chapters of Matthew and learn more about who Jesus is. As you move through this study, you'll ponder the theological, practical, and historical considerations of the text. With ample room for personal notes, this study will have you feeling confident in your understanding of Matthew's Gospel. Matthew 1:1-11:1 of the new Concordia Commentary Bible Study Series is available now.
Homily from the Mass offered on Sunday, December 21st -1st Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14 - 2nd Reading: Romans 1:1-7 - Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-24 - To support the podcast financially, click here: https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving
Homily from the Mass offered on Sunday, December 14th -1st Reading: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 - 2nd Reading: James 5:7-10 - Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:2-11 - To support the podcast financially, click here: https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving
December 15, 2025Today's Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 30:27-31:9; Revelation 3:1-22"A voice cries: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain." (Isaiah 40:3-4)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.When John the Baptizer was asked who he was, he pointed to this verse from Isaiah. So, how did he change the landscape? By preaching repentance. Turns out people aren't generally keen on confessing their sins. The world is not a very forgiving place. We ourselves have been trained from the earliest ages to find reasons why our wrongs were actually rights. A child who is confronted with knocking over a lamp might blame a stuffed animal. That doesn't work, but our reasoning gets more sophisticated as we grow. It was a sibling's fault. It was a parent's fault for putting the lamp so close to the edge. It was an emergency, so haste was more important than the lamp. Whatever the reason, it doesn't matter. So long as someone believes it, we show ourselves to be right.We live in a world that demands self-righteousness. If you cannot justify yourself, you will be blamed. However, when people without faith sin in such a way that they cannot justify themselves, it breaks them. Guilt overwhelms them. All that self-justification was actually protection. And without it, people lose their minds, which is why confession and absolution in the Church is so weird to people. Why would anyone willingly put themselves through such guilt and shame? However, the repentance of a Christian has two parts. First is sorrow over our sin. That is the same as anyone else. It's the second part that is different. The second part is hope. A sure and certain hope that all our sin is forgiven. The guilt is made Christ's. The shame hangs on His shoulders. His blood pays for it. And His life is given for our salvation.Without Christ, we would make mountains to hide our sin behind. We would bury in whatever valley we could. But the way of the Lord leaves nowhere for our sin to hide. All our hiding places are made an open field, so the sin can all be seen. And so that Jesus can take it all away. That is why we are so willing to turn in repentance. That is why we willingly confess our sins. Because we know the one who takes them and makes them His. And they're ours no longer. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Make ye straight what long was crooked; Make the rougher places plain. Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits His holy reign. For the glory of the Lord Now o'er earth is shed abroad, and all flesh shall see the token That His Word is never broken. (LSB 347:4)Author: Rev. Eli Davis, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grants Pass, OR.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowell, IN.Work through the first ten chapters of Matthew and learn more about who Jesus is. As you move through this study, you'll ponder the theological, practical, and historical considerations of the text. With ample room for personal notes, this study will have you feeling confident in your understanding of Matthew's Gospel. Matthew 1:1-11:1 of the new Concordia Commentary Bible Study Series is available now.
Homily from the Mass offered on Thursday, December 11th -1st Reading: Isaiah 41:13-20 - Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:11-15 - To support the podcast financially, click here: https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving
Homily from the Mass offered on Tuesday, December 9th -1st Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11 - Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:12-14 - To support the podcast financially, click here: https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving
Homily from the Mass offered on Sunday, December 7th -1st Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 - 2nd Reading: Romans 15:4-9 - Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:1-12 - To support the podcast financially, click here: https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving
December 5, 2025Today's Reading: Isaiah 11:1-12:6Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 11:1-12:6; 2 Peter 2:1-22“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” (Isaiah 12:2)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.“Salvation” is a powerful word, but you might not use it every day. We're more familiar with the verb “to save” and with the noun “savior,” but to say that God is our salvation is unique. Salvation is what God accomplishes and brings. The Savior brings salvation. Isaiah doesn't just say that God brings salvation, but that God is salvation. In other words, this isn't something God simply accomplishes, but salvation is God's identity (along with many other important things!)Isaiah lived in a chaotic world. The politics were complicated. Life was dangerous. Things were confusing. Where would God's people find help? Their kings hadn't been great. Other nations were attacking them and trying to take advantage of them. Was there hope that things would get better? Isaiah promised that there would be a branch from the stump of Jesse. There would be a descendant from King David who would do great things for God's people. “Great things” sells that promise short. The One who is coming would not be corrupt, but would do everything right. The peace would be so profound that wolves and lambs would lie down next to each other, and the lambs wouldn't get eaten! There would be no danger, even to the point that toddlers could play over snake dens without getting bitten! God's people who had been carried away would be brought back home. Everything would be restored!Who would do this? No mere human king. No political or military leader could pull this off. This is the work of God Himself. God is the salvation of His people. God is the hope of the hopeless, the strength of the weak, and the perfection of the imperfect. That's great news, because life today can be chaotic as well. Politics, health, safety, emotions, families, and so many other things are difficult, challenging, and messed up. Both in the days of Isaiah and today, God is the salvation of His people. God shows up with healing and forgiveness and restoration and righteousness, and He makes all things right, just the way they should be by His very presence. God comes to you as your salvation. In the middle of chaos, trust in the Lord your God because He is your salvation.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Since Christ has full atonement made And brought to us salvation, Each Christian therefore may be glad And build on this foundation. Your grace alone, dear Lord, I plead, Your death is now my life indeed, For You have paid my ransom. (LSB 555:6)Author: Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, IL.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowell, IN.Work through the first ten chapters of Matthew and learn more about who Jesus is. As you move through this study, you'll ponder the theological, practical, and historical considerations of the text. With ample room for personal notes, this study will have you feeling confident in your understanding of Matthew's Gospel. Matthew 1:1-11:1 of the new Concordia Commentary Bible Study Series is available now.
Homily from the Mass offered on Sunday, November 30th -1st Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 - 2nd Reading: Romans 13:11-14 - Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:37-44 - To support the podcast financially, click here: https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving
Thank you to Dave, Don, and everyone else involved in the service. Happy birthday to Bryan and Lee, and happy anniversary to Rebecca & Chris. Songs from this service: Sing Amen! - https://youtu.be/iaxP4RaBm3A -- Jesus Rose Of Sharon - https://youtu.be/O-R3ODB1wwk -- Living Hope - https://youtu.be/kuxPcK7GwSI -- Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming - https://youtu.be/DlnGvyZwKzQ -- O Come, O Come Emmanuel - https://youtu.be/kqKUlpuyZL8 -- Hear Our Praises - https://youtu.be/b2pY0JidSLE Scriptures from this service: Communion - Luke 22:19; Romans 5:6-8; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; Galatians 2:21. Reading - Isaiah 11:1-9. Sermon - Isaiah 14:12-14; 14:15-16; 14:24; 14:26-27; 19:23; 24:15-16; 25:1-2; 25:4; 25:6; 25:9; 26:1; 26:2-4; 26:7-8; 26:9; 26:19; 35:1-3; 35:8; 35:10; 40:1; 40:3; 40:5; 40:9-10; 40:13-14; 40:28-31; 41:9-10; 42:1-4; 42:10; 42:12; 43:1-6; 43:10-11; 43:18-19; 44:2; 44:6; 44:24; 45:22; 50:10; 51:3; 52:7; 52:13; 52:15; 53:4-5; 55:1; 55:6-8; 57:1-2; 58:1; 65:17-18; 66:13; 66:22-23. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]
Isaiah 6 (ESV) Isaiah’s Vision of the Lord In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and Continue reading The post Micah Reading Isaiah 6: The Call—The Pedagogy of God appeared first on Fides et Ratio | Reflections on life from a theological and rational perspective.
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Thank you to Amy, Janet, and Don for being part of the service. Thank you to Ellis and Lee for their voiceover help. Songs from this service: We're Marching to Zion - https://youtu.be/HnfXYRlvcU8 -- Behold Our God - https://youtu.be/UCnoACuhJhY -- Come Share The Lord - https://youtu.be/KcyL_8mD2Fw -- Instruments Of Your Peace - https://youtu.be/ZWqT1OPvI7I -- Step By Step - https://youtu.be/FBpfBE6qTB0 -- We Have Heard The Joyful Sound - https://youtu.be/o0kOoTU3Oco -- Mighty To Save - https://youtu.be/uGTw5avw3J4 -- Graves Into Gardens - https://youtu.be/lQH_DIf2wIo Graves Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash Jesus Crucifixion Statue Photo by Gianna B on Unsplash Scriptures from this service: Communion - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. Reading - Isaiah 2:1-5. Sermon - Matthew 5:9 (NASB); Isaiah 2:1-4; 2:1-3; 4:2-6; 6:1-3; 6:3; 7:14; 9:1-3; 9:6. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="NASB Copyright"]Scripture quotations marked NASB taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. https://www.lockman.org [/accordion-item][/accordion]
November 3, 2025Today's Reading: Isaiah 1:10-18Daily Lectionary: Jeremiah 3:6-4:2; Matthew 22:1-22“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” (Isaiah 1:18).In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Have you ever put on clothes thinking they were clean only to find out they are not? What about getting dressed up in your nicest clothes for a special occasion, looking in the mirror, and then, to your complete horror, you see they have stains! I think the worst is being nicely dressed and then spilling something on your clothes, staining them, and there's nothing you can do about it. The big problem with stains is that some of them become permanent. You can't get them out, no matter what soap you use and how hard you scrub. Sin is that way. It stains us. We are not aware how dirty and stained we are until we look into the mirror – the mirror of God's Word. Our first reaction may be to try to clean up the mess ourselves, scrubbing away, trying to make ourselves clean again. Or, like King David, we may try to cover them up. Maybe no one will notice, especially God. And like David, we discover that trying to hide our sins only makes matters worse. David finally turned to the only one who could deal with his sin permanently, once and for all. “I acknowledge my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,' and you forgave the iniquity of my sin” (Psalm 32:5). God sent His prophet, Jeremiah, to His people whose hearts were filthy, stained with idolatry and all sorts of evil. “Come now,” God says, “let us reason together.” The Lord holds out an amazing promise; He will deal with their sins. He will not throw His people away or abandon them to the rag bin. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” God has washed you clean; no more stains, nothing to hide, nothing to cover up. He has washed you white in the blood of His Lamb, Jesus (Revelation 7:14). The stain of our sin is not permanent. God invites us to confess our sins, and He promises to wash us in the never-ending forgiveness of our Lord's precious blood. God did that in your Baptism, and those cleansing waters are still washing you clean. Now, there is real peace! There is real freedom, living under the cleansing flood of Christ!In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me Savior, or I die.(LSB 761:3)Rev. Darrin Sheek, pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Anaheim, CA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Harrison Goodman is the Executive Director of Mission and Theology for Higher Things.This new devotional resource by Carl Fickenscher walks you through each week's readings, revealing thematic connections and helping you better understand what is to come in worship each Sunday.
Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller, author, “Has American Christianity Failed?” Pastor Brian Kachelmeier, author, “Reading Isaiah with Luther” Has American Christianity Failed? Pr. Wolfmueller's YouTube Channel Reading Isaiah with Luther Redeemer Theological Academy The post Your Unanswered Bible Questions – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller & Pr. Brian Kachelmeier, 10/10/25 (2833) first appeared on Issues, Etc..
Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller, author, “Has American Christianity Failed?” Pastor Brian Kachelmeier, author, “Reading Isaiah with Luther” Has American Christianity Failed? Pr. Wolfmueller's YouTube Channel Reading Isaiah with Luther Redeemer Theological Academy The post Your Unanswered Bible Questions – Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller & Pr. Brian Kachelmeier, 10/3/25 (2761) first appeared on Issues, Etc..
1st Reading: Isaiah 66:18-21 Responsorial: Psalm 117 2nd Reading: Hebrews 12:5-7,11-13 Gospel: Luke 13:22-30
Homily from the Mass offered on Sunday, August 24th. 1st Reading: Isaiah 66:18–21 2nd Reading: Hebrews 12:5–7, 11–13 Gospel Reading: Luke 13:22-30 To support the podcast financially, click here: https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving
August 25, 2025Today's Reading: Isaiah 66:18-23Daily Lectionary: 1 Kings 7:51-8:21; 2 Corinthians 3:1-18“The time is coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they shall come and shall see my glory.” (Isaiah 66:18b)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. In the Harry Potter Wizarding World, non-magical people are called “Muggles,” or for a more vulgar slur, “Mud Bloods.” The Israelites who first heard Isaiah preaching today's reading would have heard the Hebrew word “goi” (nations) and would have had very better-than-you, condescending attitudes. How dare Isaiah preach Law to them, and that God would gather these Mud Blood Gentiles to Himself?!The history of the world has taken a very different turn, and so many times the tables were turned, and Gentiles have persecuted the descendants of Israel with better-than-you, condescending views. Whether we have participated in or ignored this particular sin, we all fall into the trap of thinking too highly of ourselves, and join the ancient Israelites.Still, the Holy One of Israel brings you joy today as He proclaims that He gathers His Church not only from the Children of Israel, but from lowly goi like you! The Lord gathered all to see His glory at the birth of Jesus. God demonstrated that Christ was for all when He announced the birth to humble Jewish shepherds in Bethlehem, senior citizens in the Temple like Simeon and Anna, and to the goi, with Wise Men traveling from other lands to see “He who has been born King of the Jews.”The Lord gathered all to see His glory at Calvary. At the moment when it seemed least likely and looked like a horrific defeat, God was displaying His perfect and holy glory. In the crucified Jesus, we see a perfect and loving God who gave His life for us all. This ultimate compassion has no equal and truly shows the glory of the Lord.The Lord gathered all to see His glory at the resurrection of Christ. First, He had angels announce it to women (turning upside down any cultural expectations). Then, He appeared to His apostles. And later, hundreds of others. In a little while, He called St. Paul to preach to the goi all over the Roman Empire, and the other apostles gradually expanded their mission through the known world.Someday, the Lord will gather all to see His glory at the Last Day. Every tribe, people, and language will see the coming of the Lord of the Nations and King of Creation. He will raise all the dead and give eternal life to you and all believers in Christ. The Holy One of Israel desires to gather all to see His glory, and in faith, live with Him forever.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.We are called to stand together With the saints of ages past, With the patriarchs and prophets In the faith they once held fast; Promises and hopes they treasured Now we find fulfilled at last! (LSB 828:1) Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lowell, IN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Study the early Church Fathers, Scripture, and Christian history alongside FLAME's conversational voice to see for yourself why their teachings from Scripture are important to study, and live out, today.
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Reading Isaiah 22:1-30 where the Lord tells the kings of Judah to walk in the ways of their father David, or if they will not He will bring their house into desolation. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!
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Reading Isaiah 55 1. A Wonderful Sign 2. A Powerful Word 3. A Prosperous Result The sermon centers on God's abundant grace and the power of His Word, drawing parallels between the natural cycle of rain and seed to illustrate spiritual nourishment and renewal. It emphasizes the urgency of seeking God while He is near, urging repentance and faith as pathways to forgiveness and abundant mercy. The message underscores that God's ways and thoughts transcend human understanding, promising that His Word will not return void but will accomplish His divine purpose, bringing forth spiritual fruit and ultimately leading to joy and restoration for those who seek Him.
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July 7, 2025Today's Reading: Isaiah 66:10-14Daily Lectionary: Judges 2:6-23; Acts 13:13-41“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.” (Isaiah 66:13)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. You might be at an age where you do not feel like you need “comfort” from your mom or dad. If you get hurt (it is no longer a boo-boo or an owie), you can simply console yourself. You do not need mommy (or daddy) to kiss it and make it better anymore. That time has gone. You are older and more mature. You simply do not need such things. That is not who you are anymore. That is what the devil wants you to think. Satan wants you to feel COMPLETELY SELF-SUFFICIENT. He wants you to think that you do not need your parents, or anyone else, or even God to make it through this life. The worldly phrase is “pull yourself up by your bootstraps.” In other words, do it yourself. But then, when things go bad, and they inevitably will, it is no one's fault but yours. It is your fault, your guilt, your debt…it is you separating you from your heavenly Father and His peace.Before you were aware (of anything!), God was there. Before you were born, God knew you. Before you could articulate faith or express your love for God, He loved you. God has always been there for you and will always be. Whether you know it or not, you have a connection to God that will never go away.Why is that important? Because life is hard. Sin affects us. We cannot handle it all on our own. The world is telling us to try harder, and it seems to be getting worse. The more I do, the more difficult it is. No matter how good you are, you are not good enough. People in your life will come and go (maybe even your mom or dad). God is always there for you. On the good days, God is there. On the bad days, God is there. On the best day of your life, God is there. On the worst day of your life, God is there…for you. Always. Forever. God comforts you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Father in heaven, you are the author and source of all consolation, the great provider. May we always look to you for comfort and assurance in a world that is neither comforting nor assuring. Fill us with your Spirit that we might be strengthened in our faith and share your love through word and deed. In Jesus' name. Amen. - Rev. Roger Stites, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Sequim, WA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.In Clarifying the Great Commission, Rev. Daniel Christian Voth identifies common omissions from our collective understanding of Jesus' farewell discourse—omissions that turn Christ's promises of forgiveness, life, and salvation into a legalistic command. Come and discover a richer understanding of The Great Commission.
Reading: Isaiah 55:1-7, Revelation 3:14-22 1. His Opening Warning 2. His Wise Counsel 3. His Call to Fellowship
June 23, 2025 Today's Reading: Isaiah 65:1-9Daily Lectionary: Proverbs 27:1-24; Proverbs 28:1-29:27; John 20:1-18“I will bring forth offspring from Jacob, and from Judah possessors of my mountains; my chosen shall possess it, and my servants shall dwell there.” (Isaiah 65:9)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Israel's children had no idea how good they had it, and they had it all. They thought it would last forever. After all, they have everything going for them that the world did not. They had Abraham as their father; they had the temple, and, oh yeah, God had already prevented Assyria from overtaking them (Isaiah 37).They took the presence of God and the blessing of being the people who bear His Name for granted. It was a band-aid over the gash of their idolatry. God says no more. Assyria will come and take Israel away; the sins of the fathers and the children will be accounted for.It's easy to belittle the children of Israel. To measure them against God's law, as God Himself does. We see the specks of sin in everybody, yet we don't see the log in our own eyes. Maybe life hasn't been easy lately, and you're mad at God about that. Perhaps you think that you deserve more and that God would want you to be happy. We can be rebellious people and take God for granted, too. In fact, we can fall into the sins of our fathers and tell ourselves our own sins are fine because God will make it all okay anyway.And yet God does not abandon His people, even when they are unfaithful or when they take Him for granted. Israel is hauled away by Assyria. Judah, to Babylon. Sin has consequences. The band-aid is ripped off so that the wound might be cared for properly.God sends an offspring from Jacob's son Judah—His own Son to be the one who bears the crushing weight of the Law and its punishment for our unfaithfulness. He does this so that we might repent from our idolatry and believe that God is faithful even when we are not. We cling to His Son Jesus. We endure the consequences of our actions, the effects of living in a fallen sinful world. Do not think that because of this, your God has forgotten you.In Jesus, you have it all. Not in a worldly reflection of wealth and happiness but in a way that the suffering and sadness of this life cannot overcome. In the waters of Baptism, we are washed and given the garments of salvation—a new identity, united to Jesus' death and resurrection, bringing us back to our Father, whole and content. We receive our daily bread from our Father's hand, living in this world strengthened by the God who gives us everything without any merit or worthiness in me.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Chief of sinners though I be, Christ is all in all to me; All my wants to Him are known, All my sorrows are His own. He sustains the hidden life Safe with Him from earthly strife. (LSB 611:4)- Justin Chester is a seminary student at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.In Clarifying the Great Commission, Rev. Daniel Christian Voth identifies common omissions from our collective understanding of Jesus' farewell discourse—omissions that turn Christ's promises of forgiveness, life, and salvation into a legalistic command. Come and discover a richer understanding of The Great Commission.
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Send us a textLike a shepherd gathering the lost, the glory of God is the sons and daughters of God coming home. (Reading Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11)I have Mass on Sunday January 12 at St. Isidore @ 7:30/9:30/11:30 amThe 7:30 am Mass is live-streamed https://stisidore.church/worship-online/frjoedailey@gmail.com
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3.63 – Crookshank Interview Show Notes Timestamps to Know · 00:40 – Intro · 03:40 – Dr. Wellum's Background with Handel's Messiah · 06:41 – How Handel's Messiah Showed Up in Dr. Crookshank's Life · 08:47 – Handel's Life and How Messiah Was Introduced in Dublin · 11:53 – Fighting Against Deism · 15:07 – Reading Isaiah with Messiah · 18:08 – How Was Messiah Originally Received? · 21:48 – Did the Church See Messiah as an Evangelistic Opportunity? · 24:22 - What Was the Process for Putting the Biblical Text to Music? · 26:57 – Madrigal-ism and ‘Text Painting' · 30:12 – What Biblical Theology Do We Find in Messiah? · 38:51 – How Has Messiah Endured Through the Ages? · 42:12 – Has There Been Opposition to Messiah Today? · 46:05 - Outro Resources to Click · “The Scriptures in Handel's Messiah: An Overview” – Esther Crookshank · Handel: Messiah – London Symphony Orchestra · The New Young Messiah – Ralph Carmichael · C.S. Lewis Institute on Messiah · Theme of the Month: Handel's Messiah: Singing Scripture's Hallelujah · Give to Support the Work Books to Read · Handel's Messiah: Comfort for God's People - Calvin Stapert · The Making of Handel's Messiah – Andrew Gant · “Sketch of the Life of Handel,” in An Account of the Musical Performances… in Commemoration of Handel – Charles Burney · Messiah: The Gospel According to Handel's Oratorio – Roger A. Bullard · Handel: Messiah (Cambridge Music Handbooks) – Donald Burrows
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