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Baptism - Part 3
How can water do such great things? Certainly not just water, but the word of God in and with the water does these things, along with the faith which trusts this word of God in the water. For without God’s word the water is plain water and no Baptism. But with the word of God it is a Baptism, that is, a life-giving water, rich in grace, and a washing of the new birth in the Holy Spirit, as St. Paul says in Titus, chapter three: “He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit; whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying.” (Titus 3:5-8)

Bible Reading Challenge Week 22
Day 1 1 Chronicles 1-9
Day 2 1 Chronicles 10-14
Day 3 1 Chronicles 15-19
Day 4 1 Chronicles 20-24
Day 5 1 Chronicles 25-29

Luther’s Small Catechism is available at http://www.cph.org/t-topic-catechism.aspx for “personal, congregational, or classroom use.”

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Psalm 89.20-27, Exodus 10.21-11.10, Hebrews 4.1-16 - Lectionary for 4/20/11, day of Johannes Bugenhagen, Pastor

Today is the commemoration of Johannes Bugenhagen, who served as the pastor of the Wittenberg church during the lifetime of Martin Luther.

Today's readings are Psalm 89.20-27, Exodus 10.21-11.10, and Hebrews 4.1-16.

What confidence can we have in Jesus? At the end of our passage in Hebrews today we find that Jesus understands our weaknesses and our temptations. He himself has endured all of them, only without sin. Not only that, but he is our high priest, the one who makes intercession on our behalf, praying to God, then turns and delivers God's forgiveness to us. What do we do when we are in trouble, when we have sinned and need God's mercy? We turn to him, approaching him, not in fear, but in confidence. Look to the love and mercy of God through Jesus Christ, the great high priest.

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Dave Spotts
blogging at http://capnsaltyslongvoyage.blogspot.com


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