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Sermons and Bible Studies from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Olive Branch, Mississippi and Peace Lutheran Church in Oxford, MS
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Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Introit: Ps. 68:1, 4a,c, 11a, 33b, 35; antiphon: Wisdom 1:7a; Ps. 68:3
Old Testament: Gen. 11:1-9
Psalm 143 (antiphon: v. 11)\rNew Testament: Acts 2:1-21
ProperVerse: Ps. 104:30, Liturgical text
Gospel: John 14:23-31
The Holy Spirit Gives Peace
Following the flood, Noah's descendants failed to spread out and fill the earth as God had spoken. Rather, they exalted themselves; with "one language and the same words" (Gen. 11:1) they spoke proudly and arrogantly. The Lord humbled them by confusing "the language of all the earth," dividing and dispersing the people (Gen. 11:9). That dispersal was reversed on Pentecost Day (the fiftieth day of Easter), when God caused the one Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to be preached in a multitude of languages. "At this sound the multitude came together" (Acts 2:6), for the preaching of Christ is the primary work of the Holy Spirit, whereby He gathers people from all nations into one Church. The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance the words of Jesus, which are the words of the Father who sent Him. These words bestow forgiveness and peace to those who keep and hold on to them in love for Jesus. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." (John 14:27).
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
Exaudi
Introit: Ps. 27:1, 11a, 12; antiphon: Ps. 27:7a, 8b, 9a
Old Testament: Ezek. 36:22-28
Psalm 51:1-12 (antiphon: v. 10)
Epistle: 1 Peter 4:7-11(12-14)
ProperVerse: Ps. 47:8, John 14:18a, 28, 16:22
Gospel: John 15:26-16:4
The Spirit of Truth Bears Witness to Jesus
The Spirit of Truth bears witness to Jesus, who is the truth. But the world does not receive the truth. It loves its own and hates those who are of the truth. Just as Jesus was scorned, so is His Church. "The hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God" (John 16:2). Yet it is by Jesus' suffering and death that we are saved. Therefore we rejoice to share in His sufferings, that we may also share in His resurrection glory (1 Pet. 4:7-14). Through the ministry of the Spirit of Truth, we are cleansed from the deceit of our idols and given a new heart and a new spirit, the heart and Spirit of Christ (Ezek. 36:22-28). He now works in us fervent, self-giving love for one another, love which covers a multitude of sins, "that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen" (1 Pet. 4:11).
Monday May 30, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
Rogate
Introit: Ps. 66:1-2a, 17, 19-20; antiphon: Is. 48:20b
Old Testament: Num. 21:4-9
Psalm 107:1-9 (antiphon: v. 19)
Epistle: 1 Tim. 2:1-6
or James 1:22-27
ProperVerse: Liturgical text, John 16:28
Gospel: John 16:23-30 (31-33)
The Father Answers Our Prayers Because of Jesus
"Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you" (John 16:23). To pray in Jesus' name is to pray as one who has been baptized. For it is in the water that He put His name upon you, claiming you as His own, making you a son of God with access to the Father. By His incarnation and crucifixion, our Lord Jesus broke through the barrier of sin which separated us from God, opening a portal to the Father. To pray in Jesus' name is to pray with faith in Him as the one Mediator between God and men, who gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim. 2:1-6). Like Moses in the wilderness, Jesus is our go-between and intercessor before the throne of heaven. He was lifted up for us on the cross that we might be saved and restored to fellowship with the Father (Num. 21:4-9). Looking into this perfect teaching of liberty (James 1:22-27) we pray with boldness and confidence as dear children of God.
Sunday May 22, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Cantate
Introit: Ps. 98:1b, 3-4; antiphon: Ps. 98:1a,2b
Old Testament: Is. 12:1-6
Psalm 66:1-8 (antiphon: v. 5)
Epistle: James 1:16-21
ProperVerse: Ps. 118:16, Romans 6:9
Gospel: John 16:5-15
Jesus Promises to Send His Holy Spirit, the Helper
Though Jesus has departed from us visibly to the right hand of the Father who sent Him, yet this is to our advantage. For Jesus-who is Lord over all creation, who intercedes for us before the Father, who is preparing a place for us in heaven-has sent the Helper, the Spirit of Truth (John 16:5-15). "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights" through Jesus Christ (James 1:17). The Holy Spirit helps us by taking what is Christ's and declaring it to us. In the Word of truth, the Spirit works repentance and delivers to us the forgiveness of sins, the righteousness of Christ, and victory over the devil. For the ruler of this world is judged and defeated by the cross. Through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, we have been brought forth to new life in Him who is the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Confident of our resurrection with Christ we confess, "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid" (Is. 12:2).