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December 11, 2022 | Returning to Zion with Everlasting Joy
Isn't it fun to give good news? In today's sermon text (Isaiah 35:1-10), the prophet gives some really good news: "Your God will come to save you!"
And 700 years after Isaiah made this announcement, it came true. In Matthew 11, Jesus quotes Isaiah 35 to make this point: The Messianic Age that Isaiah prophesied has begun! God has come to save us! He’s come to deliver us from bondage to sin, to rescue us from the domain of darkness. Physical maladies came undone in Jesus’ presence — and redemption was purchased for the world in Jesus' death, resurrection, and ascension.
But Isaiah also promises that God will come "with vengeance." What's the deal with that? Once again we come back to the unique tension of the Advent season: we live in the overlap of the ages. The Messiah has come and inaugurated the kingdom of heaven by his cross, resurrection, and ascension. And we have this promise from him: That he’ll return for judgment — for vengeance! — against all who reject him and persecute his Church.
And so what do we as the Church do now? We walk the road to Zion and we prepare for Jesus’ arrival.
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At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online.
Visit us: 63924 240th St, Gibbon, MN 55335 | (507) 834-6676 | splcgibbon.org
Join us Sundays:
- September–May
- 8:30am Sunday School | 9am Bible Study | 10am Worship
- June–August
- 9am Worship
#GibbonMN #LutheranChurchMN #LCMSWorship
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By St. Peter's Lutheran ChurchIsn't it fun to give good news? In today's sermon text (Isaiah 35:1-10), the prophet gives some really good news: "Your God will come to save you!"
And 700 years after Isaiah made this announcement, it came true. In Matthew 11, Jesus quotes Isaiah 35 to make this point: The Messianic Age that Isaiah prophesied has begun! God has come to save us! He’s come to deliver us from bondage to sin, to rescue us from the domain of darkness. Physical maladies came undone in Jesus’ presence — and redemption was purchased for the world in Jesus' death, resurrection, and ascension.
But Isaiah also promises that God will come "with vengeance." What's the deal with that? Once again we come back to the unique tension of the Advent season: we live in the overlap of the ages. The Messiah has come and inaugurated the kingdom of heaven by his cross, resurrection, and ascension. And we have this promise from him: That he’ll return for judgment — for vengeance! — against all who reject him and persecute his Church.
And so what do we as the Church do now? We walk the road to Zion and we prepare for Jesus’ arrival.
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At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online.
Visit us: 63924 240th St, Gibbon, MN 55335 | (507) 834-6676 | splcgibbon.org
Join us Sundays:
- September–May
- 8:30am Sunday School | 9am Bible Study | 10am Worship
- June–August
- 9am Worship
#GibbonMN #LutheranChurchMN #LCMSWorship