Articles
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13 mins read|03/26/22
Gospel: Luke 20:9-20 (Lent 5: Series C)
This living Word breaks and crushes. It comes down as crushing judgment on those who reject the Son. But it promises to heal and restore all those who fall on the Son broken, contrite, and in faith. -
13 mins read|03/19/22
Gospel: Luke 15:1–3, 11–32 (Lent 4: Series C)
The thrill of God’s grace fades and the slow march toward the cross dulls the heart. At such times, the former life beckons. Temptations to return grow strong. Which makes Lent such an important annual exercise. -
13 mins read|03/13/22
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 (Lent 3: Series C)
The vinedresser refused to give up on his unfruitful tree. He put himself between it and the judgment it deserved, serving as mediator and caretaker. -
10 mins read|03/06/22
Gospel: Luke 13:31-35 (Lent 2: Series C)
Jesus' course led from death into life, as He had promised. And He promises to lead us on that same course from death to life, from lament to joy. -
12 mins read|02/26/22
Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 (Lent 1: Series C)
As the greater and more faithful Son of God, Jesus did what the Israelites could not do. Neither can we. -
10 mins read|03/26/21
Repentance According to the Scriptures: Luke 15:1-7
The truth is we’ve always mixed up the roles of penitent and priest.
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Podcasts
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Luke 20:9-20 – Lent 5 (C)
On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson take up Christ's parable of the wicked tenants. -
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 – Lent 4 (C)
On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the parable of the Prodigal Son. -
Luke 13:1-9 – Lent 3 (C)
On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss a story of Jesus in which he speaks of a tree not bearing fruit. -
Luke 13:31-35 – Lent 2 (C)
On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss Christ's encounter with some disingenuous Pharisees who warn him that Herod intends to kill him. -
Luke 4:1-13 – Lent 1 (C)
On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the temptation of Christ in the wilderness according to Luke's narrative.
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