1. At the Transfiguration, we say farewell to alleluia and hello to the horrific reality of our lost condition.
  2. He was rooted in his own tradition but gracious with others when they wanted to learn about his faith or their own.
  3. Anyone could tell he enjoyed teaching theology and loved his students.
  4. In the Word, you find peace. It proclaims peace first between you and God because of Jesus. That empowers you to deal peacefully with others and brings you peace of mind.
  5. God demonstrates his great love for us in the actions of Jesus, who came down into the flesh and soaked up all our sin.
  6. A “good death” and “good life” are not accomplished through personal striving but are grasped by faith in the promises of God.
  7. Jesus will lead us through the deep waters onto the dry land of that celestial shore, where he will wipe away every tear from our eyes.
  8. Ever Heard of Candlemas?
  9. Jesus reveals to them again who He is. And that life can only be given when we feed on Christ.
  10. What’s the big deal about Jesus’ name?
  11. Luke shows us that when we try to fit God into our life movie, the plot is all wrong; and not just wrong but trivial.
  12. God has a hall ready for us, for us and for so many more