1. These words direct the people of God how to live in their identity as God’s children. We would say, this is the reality of our baptismal identity!
  2. All of this is interesting and useful in preparing a sermon, however, there are no explicit words of Gospel in this text. How does one preach without shoe-horning the Gospel into the message, perhaps in an inappropriate or confusing manner?
  3. As is often the case in Scripture, creation is about a renewed, restored, and redeemed relationship with the Creator.
  4. The real presence of the LORD does not pop-up unannounced when Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper—it has been a theme from the days in the Garden of Eden when He walked and talked with His people.
  5. We want to control things and we desire to partner with God in all manner of things, but of course, the LORD is in control. He takes care of things and He does not need our help in these matters.

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