The Small Catechism – part 249

Scripture Text: Matthew 5:1–10

The Beatitudes provide us a sufficient test of those who would be teachers of the Word of God. The rest of Scripture makes it even clearer, but if we looked for evidence of the Beatitudes in the lives of those whom congregations are considering for pastoral call, we would do well.

The Small Catechism – part 248

Scripture Text: Exodus 24:11

Even when facing the fear of God’s wrath, the leaders of the people were able to go up into the mountain of God with Moses and Joshua. How is it that they were able to do such a fearsome act?

The Small Catechism – part 247

Scripture Text: Matthew 4:1–4

When at table, and we consider all of God’s benefits, we must not think only of those things that go into our mouths. We should also give thanks for what comes out of God’s mouth.

The Small Catechism – part 246

Scripture Text: Colossians 1:15–17

Once again this morning, I looked for Corona virus news in the local paper. Specifically, I was looking for news about social isolation and stay-at-home orders.

The Small Catechism – part 245

Scripture Text: Colossians 1:9–14

When we return thanks to God, our gratitude should not be merely for the food and drink we have received from him. We should be thankful for all his benefits.

The Small Catechism – part 243

Scripture Text: Exodus 16:22

There are many lessons to be learned in this one verse. Let us learn one: that we may depend upon God for our daily bread, just as that wilderness congregation could.

The Small Catechism – part 242

Scripture Text: Exodus 16:10

It seems, these days, that I am looking forward to going to bed as soon as I wake up each morning. When I was a young man and earlier, a teenager, going to bed was the last thing on my mind

The Small Catechism – part 241

Scripture Text: John 15:9

Jesus wants us to do more than follow him. Following Jesus is the starting point, from which eventually, there must be something more, lest following becomes stiff habit and we hang dead upon the vine.


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