The Parable of the Vineyard illustrates in striking terms the long-suffering patience of God toward his wayward children. No one else, no human landow...

When you read our text, you might ask, “What is Jesus doing once again in a house full of his enemies?” Perhaps that’s the sort of dinner invitation h...

Had there been newspapers in Bible days, the headline the next day might have read, “Jesus ruins another funeral—Yesterday’s function was hopelessly d...

I am once against struck by the timeliness of God’s unchanging word, which applies to every situation in every generation. This week we learned that n...

Today we read of the “failed” ministry of John the Baptist. Those who had been with him in the beginning could remember the days of large crowds, when...

In the Old Testament text chosen for this day, the Lord God gives us a glimpse of the future He has in store for all believers: “Behold, I create a ne...

Today, as the Christian church gathers to receive the gifts of Christ, we remember St. Mary, who was chosen from all women to become the mother of God...

This Sunday is sometimes called “False Prophet Sunday” because the readings from the Old Testament and Gospel are both warnings against false prophets...

James and John, his brother, came to Jesus with a plan to secure positions of status and honor in the Kingdom of God. “Teacher, we want you to do for ...

Tell me if you agree with this statement: “If I seek the forgiveness of sins, I do not run to the cross, for I will not find forgiveness given there.”...