They Mock Him (Matthew 27:28-31) January 7, 2018 Rev. David E. Seip Matthew 27:28-31 28 They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him. “Hail, […]

The Virgin Mary Properly Understood (Luke 1:26-29) December 10, 2017 Rev. David E. Seip Luke 1:26-29 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to […]

Day Has Dawned (Isaiah 21:11-12) December 3, 2017 Rev. David E. Seip Isaiah 21:11-12 11 A prophecy against Dumah: Someone calls to me from Seir, “Watchman, what is left of the night? Watchman, what is left of the night?” 12 The watchman replies, “Morning is coming, but also the night. If you would ask, then ask; and come back […]

Filled to Overflowing (Proverb 3:7-10) November 19, 2017 Rev. David E. Seip Proverbs 3:7-10 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lordand shun evil. 8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.   9 Honor the Lordwith your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; 10 then your barns will be filled to […]

The World is Firmly Established (Psalm 96:10-13) November 12, 2017 Rev. David E. Seip Psalm 96:10-13  10 Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.” The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.   11 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in […]

Remembering the Reformation (Psalm 46) November 5, 2017 Rev. David E. Seip Psalm 46    1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with […]

Israel Loved Joseph (Genesis 37:3-11) October 29, 2017 Rev. Donald Seip Genisis 37:3-11 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornate robe for him. 4 When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated […]

Ever Reaching Upward (Proverb 3:3, John 16:33) October 22, 2017 Rev. David E. Seip Proverb 3:3 John 16:33 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.     33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world […]

The Psalms and You, Part 3 (Psalm 119:73,116) October 15, 2017 Rev. David E. Seip Psalm 119:73 Psalm 119:116 73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.   116 Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.

The Psalms and You, Part 2 (Psalm 121:1-8) October 8, 2017 Rev. David E. Seip Psalm 121:1-8 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; […]