The Large Catechism – part 109
Scripture Text: Luke 8:40
Does it seem to you that some time has passed since you have heard from the Lord? Or, on the other hand, does it seem like it was only moments ago that God spoke?
The Large Catechism – part 108
Scripture Text: Luke 9:28
Who was hounded by the devil more than Jesus? Now ask yourself: who has ever prayed more? Knowing the need, Jesus modeled the life of prayer to his disciples.
The Large Catechism – part 107
Scripture Text: Acts 28:11–15
Look at all the trouble that Paul and Luke went to just to preach the gospel. This is the great mission of the church, and they undertook it with passion. We should receive the proclaimed gospel with a matched passion...
The Large Catechism – part 106
Scripture Text: Acts 27:30-31
Troubles come and troubles go, but we must abide in the ship. We hear the Word on the Lord’s Day, but we should remember it and keep it throughout the week.
The Large Catechism – part 105
Scripture Text: Hosea 8:7
Hosea’s agricultural imagery depicts the results of idolatry. It is the same as sowing your seed in the wind. The outcome is more wind, or if the seed blows to other properties, they will eat the grain.
The Large Catechism – part 104
Scripture Text: Luke 6:46
“There’s the rub!” as Shakespeare had Hamlet say. What is the origin of this famous saying? Believe it or not; it comes from bowling.
The Large Catechism – part 103
Scripture Text: Luke 6:5
Laws are not established as mere prohibition, but as protection and benefit for the people. This is the case with divine law as well as human.
The Large Catechism – part 102
Scripture Text: Hosea 3:1–5
What do you have to do in order to become holy? Nothing but follow him who makes one holy. We are called to follow him so we may be present for his great blessings.
The Large Catechism – part 101
Scripture Text: Luke 5:20–21
What greater words are these, spoken by God himself? The promise, “You are forgiven.” is received by God’s grace through faith alone.