Craft of Preaching

Gospel: Luke 15:1–3, 11–32 (Lent 4: Series C)

03/19/22

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By Peter Nafzger

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.
Old Testament: Isaiah 12:1-6 (Lent 4: Series C)

03/19/22

1 min read

By Jeffrey Pulse

In our preaching it is important to decide how to understand this. Are we going to preach the “now” or the “not yet”? As the people of Israel are living in their “now,” are they hearing the words of Isaiah as the “not yet” or, the “not yet of the not yet”?
Proclaiming Justification as Incorporation into Christ‘s Family

03/19/22

1 min read

By Robert Kolb

Belonging to Christ means we have a place where we fit, a resting place where we are at peace because we know our Lord accepts us as His own.
Talking Shop: Luke 13:1-9 (Lent 3: Series C)

03/13/22

1 min read

By Paul Koch
Preaching Law and Gospel: Repentance and Faith from the Penitential Psalms in Lent

03/13/22

1 min read

By John T. Pless

Luther recognized that in the penitential psalms, God gives us the words to cry out to Him in our distress, lament our sins, and confess trust in the promise of His righteousness in which alone is our sure and certain hope.

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