Jesus Is Our RedemptionIn the temple Jesus said, “If anyone keeps my word, he will never see death” (John 8:51). For Jesus came to taste death for us—to drink the cup of suffering to the dregs in order that we might be released from its power. Clinging to His life-giving words, we are delivered from … Continue reading The Sunday of the Passion – April 7, 2019
Category: Prepare for Worship
Within the liturgy for each Lord’s day, we receive the Word of God through uniquely appointed readings, psalms, hymns, and prayers. The following guides will help you to prepare to hear and sing the Propers, i.e. the varied texts and hymns for the week.
Prepare for The Feeding of the 5,000 (03/31)
THE LORD FEEDS HIS PEOPLEThe Lord provided bread from heaven for His people in the wilderness (Ex. 16:2–21). Now He who is Himself the living bread from heaven miraculously provides bread for the five thousand (John 6:1–15). This takes place near the time of the Passover, after a great multitude had followed Jesus across the … Continue reading Prepare for The Feeding of the 5,000 (03/31)
Prepare for The Sunday of Christ, the Stronger One (03/24)
JESUS OVERCOMES THE STRONG MANJeremiah was charged with speaking evil when he spoke the Word of the Lord (Jer. 26:1–15). So also, Jesus is accused of doing evil when in fact He is doing good. He casts out a demon from a mute man so that he is able to speak (Luke 11:14–28). But some … Continue reading Prepare for The Sunday of Christ, the Stronger One (03/24)