Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church - Olive Branch, MS

Hebrews 8:1-13; 9:11-28

Old Testament: Exodus 8:16–24
Old Testament: Jeremiah 26:1–15
Psalm: Psalm 136:1–16; antiphon: v. 26
Psalm: Psalm 4; antiphon: v. 8
Epistle: Ephesians 5:1–9
Gospel: Luke 11:14–28
Introit: Psalm 25:1–2, 17–18, 20; antiphon: vv. 15–16
Gradual: Psalm 9:19, 3
Tract: Psalm 123:1–3a

Jesus Overcomes the Strong Man
 
Jeremiah was charged with speaking evil when he spoke the Word of the Lord (Jer. 26:1–15). So also, Jesus is accused of doing evil when in fact He is doing good. He casts out a demon from a mute man so that he is able to speak (Luke 11:14–28). But some said Jesus did this by the power of Beelzebub, Satan. Like Pharaoh of old, their hearts were hard (Ex. 8:16–24). They did not recognize the finger of God, the power of the Holy Spirit at work in and through Jesus. Jesus is the Stronger Man who overcomes the strong man. He takes the devil’s armor of sin and death and destroys it from the inside out by the holy cross. He exorcizes and frees us by water and the Word. We were once darkness, but now we are light in Christ the Lord (Eph. 5:1–9). As children of light, our tongues are loosed to give thanks to Him who saved us.

Hebrews 5-7

Mark 5 Bible Study

Old Testament: Genesis 32:22–32
Psalm: Psalm 121; antiphon: vv. 1–2
Epistle: Romans 5:1–5
Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 4:1–7
Gospel: Matthew 15:21–28
Introit: Psalm 25:1–2a, 7–8, 11; antiphon: vv. 6, 2b, 22
Gradual: Psalm 25:17–18
Tract: Psalm 106:1–4

Holding God to His Word
 
Jacob wrestled with God; he would not let Him go until he received a blessing from Him (Gen. 32:22–32). So it was with the Canaanite woman. Though Jesus seemed to ignore and reject her, she continued to call upon His name and look to Him for help (Mt. 15:21–28). Even when the Lord called her a little dog, she held on to Him in faith and would not let Him wriggle out of His words: “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” This Gentile woman shows herself to be a true Israelite, who struggles with God and man in Christ and prevails. “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire” (Mt. 15:27–28). This is the sanctifying will of God (1 Thess. 4:1–7)—to test your faith in order that it may be refined and strengthened. For tribulation produces perseverance; perseverance, character; character, hope. And hope in Christ does not disappoint (Rom. 5:1–5).

Intro to Daniel 

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:10-18, 3:1-6, 4:14-16

Mark 4:26-41