Death – Audible Gospel

Jesus’ Tears and His Temper

July 31, 2022 / After Pentecost - 08, Season After Pentecost / Death, Grief, John 11, Pastor Bohlken, Sorrow

In today’s Gospel Reading, we see two important truths. First, when Mary and the Jews are grieving deeply, Jesus feels their grief and shares their tears. Secondly, there is a word that most English versions translate as deeply moved or greatly troubled though it actually means to snort or bellow with anger, and it most often used for animals in their response to a threat or an attack. So, the question naturally arises, who or what is Jesus angry with?

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Honor and Mission

March 21, 2021 / Lent - 5, Season of Lent / Cup of Blessing, Death, Mark 10, Pastor Beck, Ransom, Service, Sin, Suffering

Almighty God, by Your great goodness mercifully look upon Your people that we may be governed and preserved evermore in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!

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In Christ Jesus

March 14, 2021 / Lent - 4, Season of Lent / Death, Ephesians 2, Gospel, Life, Pastor Beck, Sinful Flesh

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Your mercies are new every morning; and though we deserve only punishment, You receive us as Your children and provide for all our needs of body and soul. Grant that we may heartily acknowledge Your merciful goodness, give thanks for all Your benefits, and serve You in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!

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Dead and Dead

January 10, 2021 / Epiphany - 1, Season of Epiphany, The Baptism of Our Lord / Baptism, Death, Pastor Oster, Resurrection, Romans 6

Father in heaven, at the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River You proclaimed Him Your beloved Son and anointed Him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized in His name faithful in their calling as Your children and inheritors with Him of everlasting life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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Imprisoned

September 20, 2020 / After Pentecost - 16, Season After Pentecost / Death, Eternal Life, Pastor Beck, Philippians 1, St. Paul, Treasure

Lord God, heavenly Father, since we cannot stand before You relying on anything we have done, help us trust in Your abiding grace and live according to Your Word; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!

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Unfinished

March 3, 2019 / Epiphany - Z, Season of Epiphany, The Transfiguration of Our Lord / Death, Luke 9, Pastor Beck, Redemption

O God, in the glorious transfiguration of Your beloved Son You confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of Moses and Elijah. In the voice that came from the bright cloud You wonderfully foreshowed our adoption by grace. Mercifully make us co-heirs with the King in His glory and bring us to the fullness of our inheritance in heaven; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!

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