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Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
05/08/21

Ascension Special: Psalm 47 (Ascension: Series B)

Israel is all the people who believe in the LORD and gather at His throne. It is no longer a national distinction, it is one of faith.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
05/08/21

Old Testament: Psalm 1 (Easter 7: Series B)

This Psalm identifies who the people of the Covenant are, and who they are not, and orientates them in relationship to the LORD God.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
05/08/21

Epistle: 1 John 5:9-15 (Easter 7: Series B)

If we humans willingly operate by the testimony of men in all sorts of matters, then how much more should we readily embrace the testimony of God concerning the death, resurrection, ascension, and rule of His Son?
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
05/07/21

Sing Me A Story

From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture echoes with the great songs of salvation that fill our ears, hearts, minds, and mouths with the good news of salvation in Jesus.
Gretchen Ronnevik
Gretchen Ronnevik
05/06/21

What is Prayer? An Excerpt from Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted

This is an excerpt from the introduction of Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted written by Gretchen Ronnevik (1517 Publishing, 2021), 122-125. Now available for preorder.
Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
05/05/21

The Death of Frederick the Wise

While Elector Frederick and Martin Luther never had a face-to-face meeting, the prince can be credited with the early success of the Reformation.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
05/04/21

It’s All Part of the Plan

God always keeps his promises even if/when we don’t. God is always faithful even if/when we aren’t.
Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
05/03/21

Luther, Jesus’ Body, and a Troubled Conscience

Luther saw that God demands not that we become perfectly righteous like God but that we simply receive the gift of righteousness; a gift that actually makes us worthy.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
05/01/21

Gospel: John 15:9-17 (Easter 6: Series B)

Jesus will suffer, die, and rise again for them. By this love, they are forgiven. By this love, they are made His friends: Friends of God.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
05/01/21

Epistle: 1 John 5:1-8 (Easter 6: Series B)

Love, as it pertains to divine qualities, is an unconditional love, love to the loveless and unlovable, divine love. God is agape. God is love.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
05/01/21

Old Testament: Psalm 98 (Easter 6: Series B)

Yes, Christ has come and delivered us, but He will come again in glory to judge the world in righteousness and the people with equity.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
05/01/21

Livingstone's Failure and Christ's Success

Evangelism is hard work requiring lots of patience. Churches and mission boards are often too impatient and want to see numerical growth explode overnight.
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