Second Sunday in Epiphany

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Second Sunday in Epiphany

We Have Found . . . Jesus!

January 14, 2024 • Pastor Paul Becker • John 1:43–44

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As Jesus calls disciples, He removes all doubt about His identity by appealing to the Teachings of Moses and the Prophets, the context of His human life among us, and the personal experience of a life changing encounter with the Son of God.

1. We find Jesus in the Teachings of Moses and the Prophets

• The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet

• Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My chosen one

2. We find Jesus in the context of His human life among us

• He came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth

• Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother Mary?

3. We find Jesus in a personal encounter with the Son of God

• Everyone invited to a personal, life-changing experience

• You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!

Second Sunday of Easter

April 7, 2024 • Pastor Paul Becker • John 20:21–23

To demonstrate that with God all things are possible, Jesus sends us into the world as He was sent, with divine peace, with the Holy Spirit and with the forgiveness of sins. 1. We are sent into the world with divine peace a. Not a false peace that “heals the wound of My people lightly” b. The Prince of Peace makes us peacemakers in a strife-torn world 2. We are sent into the world with the Holy Spirit, the Comforter a. By saturating in the means of grace, not of ourselves b. By appreciating the fruits and gifts of the Spirit 3. We are sent into the world with the forgiveness of sins a. Daily in the Lord’s Prayer / Luther’s evening prayer b. For our enemies and persecutors, bless those who curse

Easter Sunday

March 31, 2024 • Pastor Paul Becker • Isaiah 53:10–12

He is Risen! Hear the message for Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Palm Sunday

March 24, 2024 • Pastor Paul Becker • Philippians 2:7–8

As Jesus emptied and humbled Himself, becoming like us in every way except sin, He resisted the devil’s pride, breaking the power of death on the cross. 1. Jesus emptied and humbled Himself for us a. He did not cling to His divine privileges b. He manifests the power of humility 2. Jesus became like us in every way except sin a. The joys and sorrows, trials and temptations b. Being subject to suffering and death 3. Jesus resisted the devil’s pride / broke the power of death a. God resists the proud/gives grace to the humble b. He who keeps My Word shall not see death forever