Preaching (2182)
  1. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the parable of the master and the vineyard.
  2. Both God and Ezekiel agree that the people are sinful, and God’s greatness is displayed in His mercy.
  3. This is what faith holds on to, which, despite appearances, transforms us more and more into the likeness of Christ.
  4. To manipulate God with our questions is, ultimately, to try and get ourselves off the hook and/or God off the throne.
  5. Speaking a specific message of grace in the Absolution is a chance to bring the healing balm of the Gospel not just to generic ills, but to the particular pain point exposed by the Law on this day.
  6. The Gospel is not hampered by the faithful preacher or missionary or average Christian’s circumstances. Even prison presents itself as a forum for gospel proclamation and the making of disciples.
  7. With their minds set on God’s grace in Christ for them and for all, your congregation will leave church this week prepared to be unfairly gracious toward everyone they encounter.
  8. Since we have heard the “suffering servant” has taken all our past sins upon Himself, it becomes very clear that the Lord is the one who will “have compassion... and He will abundantly pardon."
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