1. 1517 would not exist without the leadership, friendship, and faithfulness of Pastor Ron Hodel.
  2. Jesus does not put us on trial and make us pay for our own sin, but he, himself, is put on trial in our place.
  3. On May 2nd, Cantate Sunday, in the year 1507, Luther celebrated his first Mass.
  4. This is an excerpt from “A Shepherd’s Letter” written by Bo Giertz and translated by Bror Erickson (1517 Publishing, 2022).
  5. To give us God’s name, the name that is above every name, Christ gave us the exact words to say at baptism: the name of the triune God who is three persons, one God: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
  6. While so much remains the same week after week, the past years have taught me how much changes. And I kind of like it.
  7. Free-range Christ is fearful Christ because he is present, speaking, and I just crucified him.
  8. Today, Maundy Thursday, we receive the feast of Christ’s true body and blood for us, for the forgiveness of our sins. All of them.
  9. Who we are buried with matters. But there is no need to go out and find a dead prophet so you can join him six feet under.
  10. When you are stripped down to nothing, desperate, lowly, you will again know what she knows: the crumbs are enough, Jesus is enough, for you.
  11. Sometimes it’s important to go far away to learn of holy places back home.
  12. God saves us through people. He saves us through means. He puts a voice on the gospel.