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Out of Gloom
“On that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book; And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see.” (Isaiah 29:18, LH)
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In Song
“Break out together in song, O ruins of Jerusalem! For the Lord comforts his people, he redeems Jerusalem.” (Isaiah 52:9, LH)
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In Our Midst
Introduction The Congregation Council at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., where I am serving as interim pastor, opens its monthly meetings with devotions. These are the thoughts for the December 2009 meeting. The text from Isaiah is the Psalmody for the upcoming Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent. Reading 1You will say in that…
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Sprouts and Blossom
“In days to come Jacob shall take root, Israel shall sprout and blossom, covering all the world with fruit.” (Isaiah 27:6, LH)
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A Yearning Vigil
“My soul yearns for you in the night, yes, my spirit within me keeps vigil for you….” (Isaiah 26:9a, LH)
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On This Mountain
“On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines.” (Isaiah 25:6, LH)
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Of Two Men
“If death began its reign through one man because of his offense, much more shall those who receive the overflowing grace and gift of justice live and reign through the one man, Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:17, LH)
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Be Persistent
“In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly urge you: proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching.” (2 Timothy…
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Burnt, Cleansed, Purified
Introduction This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6, 2009, the weekend of the Second Sunday of Advent. + + + Readings Malachi 3:1-4 or Baruch 5:1-9 Luke 1:68-79 (ant. 78) Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6 + + + Prayer As we hear and heed…
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Called to Penitence
“On that day the Lord, the God of hosts, called on you to weep and mourn, to share your head and put on sackcloth.” (Isaiah 22:12, LH)