The Large Catechism – part 140
Scripture Text: Matthew 18:5–6
There is more to being persuaded than for a child to believe the Fourth Commandment. Another side of the persuasion is adults teaching it to the little ones.
The Large Catechism – part 139
Scripture Text: Revelation 21:22–27
One must walk in God’s light; you cannot invent your own well lit pathway. God is the way, so we must walk in his truth. Many would spin God’s truth into their own brand of truth...
The Large Catechism – part 138
Scripture Text: Revelation 21:9–11
Would you do things to brighten your standing with God? Then you would simply shine with your own dim, human qualities. The Christian, however, reflects a divine glory...
The Large Catechism – part 137
Scripture Text: Revelation 20:12
When the scroll of life is opened, what will it say about you? How will it record your response to the great commandment? Will you have loved the Lord your God so much as to believe in him and take him at his word?
The Large Catechism – part 136
Scripture Text: Revelation 20:5–6
Faith embraces its vocation because it is freed to do so, because it trusts in another. The one who has faith, trusts in God instead of his or her own talents, work ethic, labor, or cunning.
The Large Catechism – part 135
Scripture Text: Isaiah 10:15
Should the created vaunt itself over the Creator? This logic follows downward. Next to the Father come father and mother, those whom God has put in charge.
The Large Catechism – part 134
Scripture Text: Isaiah 9:13–15
If you will not do your job, it will be taken from you. Parenting is important, especially godly parenting. There is no difference between the old leaders of Israel...
The Large Catechism – part 133
Scripture Text: Isaiah 9:4
Why does God promise such a great blessing as long life? How does it work out that his promise may come to pass? He does so by delivering the faithful from sin and its consequences.
The Large Catechism – part 132
Scripture Text: Luke 22:46
Looming heartbreak had brought the disciples to the point of collapse, and so naturally, they were dead to the world when Jesus returned to them.