The Forerunner of Christ
Just as Malachi had long foretold, John the Baptist begins his mission: to prepare the way for the Lord Jesus. That was the only mission God assigned to him. As soon as he was done, he was to die at Herod’s hands.
‘Unheard of ‘ King
Until Jesus rode unto Jerusalem on a colt, no one had heard of a king that came in the name of the Lord. This one is different. No army, no escort, no weapons were part of his parade. He came to serve, not to be served. He came to free people from their sins.
Glory, Majesty, Dominion, Authority
In this brief letter, Jude tells us how to spend our time while we wait for the end. We are to show mercy to the doubters, and to snatch some from the fire (of hell), while attributing glory, majesty, dominion and authority to the only God our Lord through Jesus Christ our Savior.
The Noble Task: Teaching Christ
There is no nobler work on earth than to teach the Christian faith. We thank the Lord for Lutheran school teachers and for Sunday school teachers. “They shall shine like the stars forever and ever!”
Charity: Measure of Faith
Jesus told his Disciples that the poor widow gave more than the rich folks. In actuality, our offerings are a measure of our faith. The church belongs to God and he always takes care of it. We are but God’s instruments.