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John tells us that, in this sign, “Jesus manifested His glory, and that His disciples believed in Him.”  And, Beloved, what this reveals is that belief does not come from understanding. No, rather, it arises from gift, from abundance where there once was lack, from mercy that does not announce itself as mercy. This sign, then, does not remain at Cana. It points toward the hour of which Christ speaks, when He will pour out His sacred blood upon the Cross, and later give that s

Beloved, things are never—never—out of His control. O, that we might remember this, that we might let these words sink and remain in our hearts: do you not know that He must be about His Father’s business?  For, as it happens, His Father’s business sometimes means trouble. After all, He came to be the ransom—the Redeemer—of the world, and that means pain, suffering, and sacrificial death. The Cross: that is His Father’s business. It’s a bloody business, one chock full of grie

Like all diseases, leprosy is a symptom of sin; even so, leprosy, above all other diseases, vividly illustrates what sin is. Leprosy...

Seemingly rebuked, she does not let that deter her. She doesn’t debate the issue, and she doesn’t waver. She remains firm in her...

Due to a technical error, the sermon audio and video did not record. The sermon is printed below. Readings: Old Testament: 1 Kings 8:6-13...

January 21, 2024 -- Divine Service

Peter is right: “It’s good, Lord, that we’re here.” What’s more, who wouldn’t want to stay there, as he did? “Let me make here three...