St. John's Lutheran Church Red Bud

We spend our lives in search of freedom. Where do we find true freedom? Not from chasing our dreams...

How do we endure the day of trials and struggles? The same way God's people have for millenia, we look back at God's acts of salvation and promises which remind us of His promises kept and love shown. We then look forward to the fulfillment of His promises to us through Christ and live in that hope.

The temptation of Christ shows us who He is and how we, too, can be equipped to battle Satan's temptations. Jesus did it in our place, did not sin, overcame the assaults of the devil for us, and then took our punishment to give us His life.

Like a hen gathers her chicks under her wings so God desires to gather us together to save, protect, care for and bring safely home.

God asks why would we die? He calls us to turn, repent, and be saved. God desires to give life, why do we choose death? Turn and Live.

Jesus tells us this parable in Luke 15. Who is the prodigal? Who are you in the parable? What does this mean for us?