1. The only obedient son is shunned so that the disobedient one may return. Why? Because God loves sinners. He doesn’t leave them alone.
  2. Our crucified Lord makes it clear that the widow’s worthless giving was far greater than a million dollars because she gave all she had.
  3. Rather than presenting Christ’s words as a rule or a threat, Luther reveals it to be the promise of God.
  4. If God is God, He doesn’t need anyone to defend Him. Nor does He need anyone to march for Him.
  5. Still, sadly, many polls suggest that above 50% of Americans get their news from social media sites as opposed to actual news sites.