University Lutheran

About this Sunday: Like our Reformation Sunday, this celebration of All Saints continues with the readings for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. Again, the readings fit the celebration of the specific day, even if they were not tailored to do so. In this Sunday we look at the covenants of God - the Old Covenant renewed at Sinai, and the New Covenant found in the person and work of Jesus. As we remember those who have passed on before us, we remember how their lives have been hidden in Christ and His covenantal faithfulness towards us.

About this Sunday: Like our Reformation Sunday, this celebration of All Saints continues with the readings for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. Again, the readings fit the celebration of the specific day, even if they were not tailored to do so. In this Sunday we look at the covenants of God - the Old Covenant renewed at Sinai, and the New Covenant found in the person and work of Jesus. As we remember those who have passed on before us, we remember how their lives have been hidden in Christ and His covenantal faithfulness towards us.

About this Sunday: While this Sunday is Reformation Day, we are using the readings from the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost in order to keep with the theme of the Lamb. The readings, however, are very good readings for the celebration of the Reformation - especially since the Priesthood of Jesus figured heavily into the original Reformation arguments of Jesus. As we look at these readings, we see Jesus restoring (reforming) His Church from its blindness through reminding us of His priesthood and centrality.

About this Sunday: While this Sunday is Reformation Day, we are using the readings from the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost in order to keep with the theme of the Lamb. The readings, however, are very good readings for the celebration of the Reformation - especially since the Priesthood of Jesus figured heavily into the original Reformation arguments of Jesus. As we look at these readings, we see Jesus restoring (reforming) His Church from its blindness through reminding us of His priesthood and centrality.

About this Sunday: The Sabbath or "rest of God" is something that figures prominently into the theme of Hebrews. This Sunday is our opportunity to see this theme brought before our eyes. This rest is something that we are called to remember at the heart of our lives, rather than chasing after our vanities, we are reminded to find time to sit and rest and know that God is present and active in our lives.

About this Sunday: The Sabbath or "rest of God" is something that figures prominently into the theme of Hebrews. This Sunday is our opportunity to see this theme brought before our eyes. This rest is something that we are called to remember at the heart of our lives, rather than chasing after our vanities, we are reminded to find time to sit and rest and know that God is present and active in our lives.

About this Sunday: This week we see sharp contrast between the believer and the unbeliever. As we look at the Hebrews reading, we consider the stern warning to not associate ourselves with those who would rebel against God. In not associating with the rebels, those who have sold out their share with God for other things, we look to those with whom we ARE called to have fellowship with and how we attempt to have that fellowship grow stronger.

About this Sunday: This week we see sharp contrast between the believer and the unbeliever. As we look at the Hebrews reading, we consider the stern warning to not associate ourselves with those who would rebel against God. In not associating with the rebels, those who have sold out their share with God for other things, we look to those with whom we ARE called to have fellowship with and how we attempt to have that fellowship grow stronger.

About this Sunday - This opening Sunday of our series begins with our contemplation of who Jesus is for us - family. The writer of the book of Hebrews makes the case that we are something special because Jesus came to have our flesh and blood, something that the angels cannot claim. We are special not because of our works, but because of our relation to the Lamb, who is our heavenly Brother.

About this Sunday - This opening Sunday of our series begins with our contemplation of who Jesus is for us - family. The writer of the book of Hebrews makes the case that we are something special because Jesus came to have our flesh and blood, something that the angels cannot claim. We are special not because of our works, but because of our relation to the Lamb, who is our heavenly Brother.