Dr. Aaron Davis preaches during the Great Vigil of Easter, jointly celebrated by Lutheran Church of the Nativity, Calvary Episcopal Church, and Fletcher United Methodist Church.

Readings from the service are Genesis 1:1-2:4, Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13, Exodus 14:10-15:1, 20-21, 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8, and Luke 24:1-12.

In this inaugural episode of Small Cathecisms we explore what's to come in this podcast and learn a bit about the background of our host, Dr. Aaron Davis.

Links

Nativity's website - nativityarden.org

Dr. Davis's homepage - aaronbdavis.com

I was wondering if the palm leaves and procession are a Lutheran thing or if many/most denominations do it? How far back does it go? Did they do anything like it in Luther's time?

Pastors Tim Canniff-Kuhn, Beth Kearney, and Doug Kearney discuss questions from the previous midweek dinners with Dr. Aaron Davis.

Pastor Sean Barrett preaches from John 12:1-8. You can find all the readings for this Sunday here.

To learn more about Lutheran Church of the Nativity, visit our website at NativityArden.org.

Q: As you were discussing Mary anointing the feet of Jesus with the costly perfume, I kept hearing in my head the music from Jesus Christ Superstar. Have you seen the portrayal of this event in that movie/play? It captures the love and appreciation Mary shows and also the bitterness that Judas feels. Have you heard any criticism of Jesus Christ Superstar in Christian circles? I've heard that some have issues with it, but I love how it captures the emotions that the followers of Jesus may have experienced.

Here is a link to that scene if you'd like to watch it: https://youtu.be/qV9C6Am8xzk?si=f1x_NoZFKxiu8z6Y

Pastor Sean Barrett preaches from Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32. You can find all the readings for this Sunday here.

To learn more about Lutheran Church of the Nativity, visit our website at NativityArden.org.

Pastor Tim Canniff-Kuhn discusses Martin Luther's doctrine of the Two Kingdoms.

Q: Please post the quote from the Dutch priest you referenced in your sermon. Pastor Sean Barrett reflects on that quote and forgiveness.

Pastor Doug Kearney discusses the history of Lutheran worship and how it looks when compared to other Christian traditions.