Bible Study

Sermon Luke 2:15-21 The Name of Jesus on Our Lips By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker If we start with Christmas Day, December 25, and count eight days, we come to today, January 1. It is on the eighth day of Christmas that the Church celebrates the Holy Name of Jesus. We celebrate the Holy Name … Continue reading “Luke 2:15-21 The Name of Jesus on Our Lips (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 2:22-40 There Was A Man Whose Name Was Simeon By Pastor Steven Molin Dear friends in Christ, grace, mercy and peace, from God our Father, and His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Tell me, what thing would you like to do before you die? I realize that is a rather … Continue reading “Luke 2:22-40 There Was a Man Whose Name Was Simeon (Molin) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 2:22-40 The Rest of the Story By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel GLORY TO THE FATHER AND TO THE SON AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT, AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW AND WILL BE FOREVER, AMEN. There is an odd little carol which is sometimes sung on this first Sunday … Continue reading “Luke 2:22-40 The Rest of the Story (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 2:22-40 A Pattern Far Better By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker We live in a world where often young children are overlooked, younger adults feel overwhelmed, and older adults have no useful place. It’s a world that’s out of joint. Today we have reason to rejoice, however. For today is set before us another … Continue reading “Luke 2:22-40 A Pattern Far Better (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 2:22-40 Bucket List By Dr. Jeffrey K. London Its the time of year for lists, so why not a Bucket List? Do you have a Bucket List, a full Bucket List? You know, a list of things you want to do before you kick the bucket? Sure, its a slightly crude way of … Continue reading “Luke 2:22-40, Bucket List (London) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 2:41-52 Fast Forward By Pastor Steven Molin Dear friends in Christ, grace, mercy and peace, from God our Father, and His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Christmas is a time to gather with families. Parents and children and in-laws and outlaws; we gather with these ones we love, and exchange … Continue reading “Luke 2:41-52 Fast Forward (Molin) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 2:46-51 The Perfect Child By Pastor Vince Gerhardy A father tells this story, As ham sandwiches go, it was perfection. A thick slab of ham, a fresh bun, crisp lettuce and plenty of expensive, light brown, gourmet mustard. The corners of my jaw were aching in anticipation; I carried it to the picnic … Continue reading “Luke 2:41-52 The Perfect Child (Gerhardy) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 2:41-52 Why Have You Treated Us So? By Dr. Philip W. McLarty Our summer series continues with yet another question asked of Jesus: Why have you treated us so? This time it was Mary who asked the question. Its a familiar story, and well get to it in just a moment, but first, … Continue reading “Luke 2:41-52 Why Have You Treated Us So? (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 2:52 Growing In Grace By Dr. Philip W. McLarty Merry Christmas! It was good to see most of you at the Christmas Eve service, just two days ago. How time flies! I trust you were able to weather the winter storm and have a joyful celebration of Christ’s coming in the warmth of … Continue reading “Luke 2:52 Growing in Grace (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 2:41-52 Holy Hijinx By Dr. Jeffrey K. London The modern version of this story (Luke 2:41-52) would have Joseph and Mary being investigated by Child Welfare and landing in front of a judge because they lost their 12 year old kid. The media would jump on the story and demand to know how … Continue reading “Luke 2:41-52, Holy Hijinx (London) – Bible study”