We know what happens on the big days like Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday… but what about Saturday. There seems to be a gap in the reporting, an intermission in the midst of an action-packed week. That gap exists for a reason that points us all the way to creation.

As we celebrate Palm Sunday, we remember that it is easy to miss the point of His arrival. It’s not to be praised as a king, but to die as a criminal so that we would have the forgiveness of our sins.

The 10 Commandments are listed in two places in Scripture: Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5. They are almost identical, except for the reasoning behind the 3rd Commandment (in the Lutheran numbering): Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 

Credit goes to Mark Buchanan and his book, “The Rest of God.”

In this final message on “The Gospel According to Willy Wonka,” we meet the protagonist, Charlie Bucket. Like the rest, Charlie falls into sinful disobedience. Unlike the rest, he responds with a penitent heart.

March 30, 2022 - Looking at Luke 8:16-17, we see a reminder of why God called us to faith and how we can shine God’s truth into the lives of those around us.

We are continuing to walk through the “parable” of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, where we see God’s grace in the midst of our sin.

This week, we’ll be looking at Mike TeaVee, the boy obsessed with screens.

Calling on the Name of the LORD is a good and godly thing to do.

March 20, 2022 Sermon - The Gospel According to Willy Wonka: Veruca Salt

Guest Preacher: Pastor Jack Schneider

March 16, 2022 - In times of trial and in times of confusion, it is a great comfort to know that our God is bigger and greater than all things. As it tells us in 1 Timothy 6, He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.   

Books referenced in this devotion: 

1. Your God is too Small – J.B. Phillips - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/074325509...

2. The Rest of God – Mark Buchanan - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007V8YRE...  

3. Prince Caspian – C.S. Lewis - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001I45UF...

The Gospel According to Willy Wonka: Violet Beauregarde