1. The Lord’s prayer is a prayer in perfect accord with the will of God, and Jesus gifts it to us to plagiarize at will.
  2. God wants his word of promise to be the only thing we bank on, the only thing we have confidence in.
  3. This hymn is not for people who feel strong, but those who are weak.
  4. Luther's emphasis on the need for sinners to have preachers who can provide them with the comfort and support they need for their faith in Jesus Christ and life is as relevant today as it was in his time.
  5. Walther’s living legacy is his enduring teaching on how to distinguish the law and the gospel in the Church’s proclamation.
  6. Christ's words of exclusive salvation are not just a warning but a sure promise for you.
  7. What greater legacy could you claim than that of Mark? Listen to the Word. Learn from Jesus.
  8. Only by accurately and honestly reporting the views of those with whom we disagree can we then properly address and refute them. This is the approach Solberg has taken.
  9. Paul is writing as a man who has already lived a life of law-keeping while denying the resurrection.
  10. By mandating the promise, Christ states something stronger than just an invitation.
  11. This is an excerpt from the prologue of “On Any Given Sunday: The Story of Christ in the Divine Service” by Mike Berg (1517 Publishing, 2023).
  12. It’s scary to share my struggle and to show that I have cracks because once I’ve shown my cards, I open myself up for judgment.