Paul’s ethical commands, to help ensure peace and unity in the church and to guard against conflict and division, are rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Old Testament Texts: Zechariah 8:14-17, Psalm 4:4, Isaiah 63:9-10, Exodus 15:22-25

The resurrection of Christ is evidence of our justification, the power of our sanctification and the pledge of our glorification.

Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28

We are to walk in the way of righteousness and not in the way of sin because we have put off the old man and have put on the new man.

Old Testament Lesson: Ecclesiastes 12

The body of Christ, when properly fed by the Word and Sacraments, will grow and mature and be protected against false doctrine.

Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 68:15-23

In this sermon we discuss the implications of Christ’s death, burial; his descent into hell.

Scripture Lesson: Romans 6:1-11

In light of what God has done for us in Christ, we Christians are to live for Christ with a special emphasis on maintaining unity in the church by loving one another.

Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Paul’s prayer reflects his desire for the people of the church to understand the work of Christ and the love of Christ and that they would become more like Christ in their character.

Old Testament Text: Ezekiel 43:1-5

Paul, in our passage, frames our Christian existence by speaking of the direction of God’s redemptive work in Christ, which culminates in the New Heavens and Earth. Keeping this in mind helps us to keep this life and its trouble in perspective.

Old Testament Text: Micah 4:1-3

The comforting presence of Christ is known through faith in him as this faith is worked out in the church, the temple of God on earth.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 56:1-8

God in Christ came to us when we were morally dead, saved us through Christ and gave us a purpose.

Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 34:1-9