The Sustainability of the Alleluia

The “alleluia” sustains itself and actively shapes the way in which we see ourselves and the world around us to say nothing of our Lord and God.

Robert Kolb

How Do We Know That an Angel Rolled the Stone Away?

Reluctant as they undoubtedly were, the soldiers were the first witnesses who spread word that Jesus, who had been crucified, dead, and buried, was now alive and on the move.

Robert Kolb

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Helps For This Sunday

Old Testament

Bob Sundquist Bob Sundquist
14 mins read | 04/20/25

Old Testament: Isaiah 65:17-25 (Easter Sunday: Series C)

Through His death and resurrection Jesus will create a new community of mini-suffering servants founded on the righteousness...

Epistle

Justin Rossow Justin Rossow
22 mins read | 04/20/25

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 (Easter Sunday: Series C)

The story is not over, however, when they put Jesus in the tomb. The sacrifice is complete, and Jesus is still active.

Gospel

Peter Nafzger Peter Nafzger
11 mins read | 04/20/25

Gospel: Luke 24:1-12 (Easter Sunday: Series C)

These others do not get much attention. We do not know their names. We do not know their back stories. But they were there on...

Videos For This Sunday

Old Testament

Adam Stetson Adam Stetson
1 min read | 04/20/25

The New Has Come!

Old Testament: Isaiah 65:17-25 (Easter Sunday: Series C)

Epistle

Dan Chrismer Dan Chrismer
1 min read | 04/20/25

The Last Enemy!

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 (Easter Sunday: Series C)

Gospel

Paul Koch Paul Koch
1 min read | 04/20/25

He Is Risen!

Gospel: Luke 24:1-12 (Easter Sunday: Series C)

Helps For Next Sunday

Old Testament

New Testament: Acts 9:1-12 (Easter 3: Series C)

Bob Sundquist Bob Sundquist
1 min read | 05/04/25
Is the mission and work of Jesus over now since He is no longer here, or does it go on?

New Testament: Acts 5:12-20 (Easter 2: Series C)

Bob Sundquist Bob Sundquist
14 mins read | 04/27/25
The work of Jesus did not stop! The mission of Jesus did not stop! Nothing can stop this new life through the Gospel!

Epistle

Epistle: Revelation 5:1-14 (Easter 3: Series C)

Travis Scholl Travis Scholl
1 min read | 05/04/25
John the Revelator sees us in his vision just as much as he sees fantastical creatures and myriads of angels, all of us giving...

Epistle: Revelation 1:4-18 (Easter 2: Series C)

Justin Rossow Justin Rossow
22 mins read | 04/27/25
The power of the Living God in the person of the Risen Christ says to you again today, “Do not be afraid."

Gospel

Gospel John 21:1-19 (Easter 3: Series C)

David Schmitt David Schmitt
1 min read | 05/04/25
The death of Jesus was not the end. It was the beginning of a new life and a new way in which He would rule over the world.

Gospel: John 20:19-31 (Easter 2: Series C)

Peter Nafzger Peter Nafzger
12 mins read | 04/27/25
Already on Easter evening, ten of the eleven were back together. Eight days later, Thomas had rejoined them. His “not with...

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