Pastor Tony

The Christ Administration

The assigned second reading for this Sunday is about a new priestly administration in Christ the Messiah whom God has put in office to represent us. The Gospel lesson shows how he was chosen by vote to serve us on the cross. Deuteronomy 25:10-13 The Lord said to Moses, 11 “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the […]
Read more

Ascend

The first reading summarizes the adult life of Joseph, son of Jacob, concluding with his temporary burial in Egypt. His stated wish for the promised land to be his final resting place reflects the New Testament lessons of Christ one day carrying his resurrected people to their home in heaven. Genesis, chapters 37,
Read more

Fortress

Martin Luther’s hymn, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, echoes lessons in these scripture readings about God who is a refuge and his Holy Spirit who is a help to us in our times of trouble. I Samuel 22:1-3 David sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord delivered him from […]
Read more

Rocks and Stones: Promises

These Scripture lessons record a moment where God spoke of a promise of salvation that he fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ. Genesis 28:10-15 Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Harran. 11When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, […]
Read more