Peace Lutheran Church -CLC

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Luke 4:21-30 And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” 22 So all bore witness to Him, and marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, “Is this not Joseph’s son?” 23 He said to them, “You will surely say this proverb to Me, ‘Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in Your country.'” 24 Then He said, “Assuredly, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own country. 25 “But I tell you truly, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and there was a great famine throughout all the land; 26 “but to none of them was Elijah sent except to Zarephath, in the region of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow. 27 “And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.” 28 So all those in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, 29 and rose up and thrust Him out of the city; and they led Him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw Him down over the cliff. 30 Then passing through the midst of them, He went His way.
Theme: The Hidden Danger of Unbelief
I. It is religiously reasonable (21-23)
II. It is spiritually deadly (24-30)

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Luke 4:14-21 Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. 15 And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16 So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. 17 And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: 18 “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; 19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.” 20 Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. 21 And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
Theme: “THE GUEST PREACHER AT NAZARETH”
I. Today Christ still comes to you (16-17, 21)
II. Today the Good News is still preached to you (18)
III. Today God’s favor is still declared unto you (19)

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Luke 3:15-22 Now as the people were in expectation, and all reasoned in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not, 16 John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 “His winnowing fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather the wheat into His barn; but the chaff He will burn with unquenchable fire.” 21 When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. 22 And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”

Theme: THE HEAVENS OPENED AT JESUS’ BAPTISM
I. They opened on the Son in prayer
II. They opened for the descending Spirit
III. They were open as the Father spoke

The Fifth Commandment
P: You shall not murder.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we do not hurt nor harm our neighbor’s body; but we should help and be a friend to him in every bodily need.

The Sixth Commandment
P: You shall not commit adultery.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we live a pure and decent life in words and actions, and that husband and wife love and honor one another.

The Seventh Commandment
P: You shall not steal.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we do not take our neighbor’s money or possessions, nor get them in a dishonest way; but we should help him to improve and protect his property and way of making a living.

The Eighth Commandment
P: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, or say anything that might ruin his good name and reputation; but we should defend him, speak well of him, and explain all his words and actions in the best possible way.

The Ninth Commandment
P: You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we do not sinfully desire to get our neighbor’s inheritance or house by a trick or in a way that appears to be right; but we should do everything we can to help him keep what is his.

The Tenth Commandment
P: You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his workers, nor his animals, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we do not sinfully desire to use tricks or force, or do anything that might cause our neighbor to lose his wife, workers, or animals; but we should urge them to stay and do their duty.

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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Introduction
The First Commandment
P: You shall have no other gods.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.

The Second Commandment
P: You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we do not use His name to curse, swear, practice witchcraft, lie, or deceive; but we should call upon His name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.

The Third Commandment
P: Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we do not despise His Word and the preaching of it; but we should regard God’s Word as holy and gladly hear and learn it.

The Fourth Commandment
P: You shall honor your father and your mother that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we do not despise nor anger our parents or superiors; but we should honor, serve, and obey them, and give them love and respect.

The Fifth Commandment
P: You shall not murder.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we do not hurt nor harm our neighbor’s body; but we should help and be a friend to him in every bodily need.

The Sixth Commandment
P: You shall not commit adultery.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we live a pure and decent life in words and actions, and that husband and wife love and honor one another.

The Seventh Commandment
P: You shall not steal.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we do not take our neighbor’s money or possessions, nor get them in a dishonest way; but we should help him to improve and protect his property and way of making a living.

The Eighth Commandment
P: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, or say anything that might ruin his good name and reputation; but we should defend him, speak well of him, and explain all his words and actions in the best possible way.

The Ninth Commandment
P: You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we do not sinfully desire to get our neighbor’s inheritance or house by a trick or in a way that appears to be right; but we should do everything we can to help him keep what is his.

The Tenth Commandment
P: You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his workers, nor his animals, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.
What does this mean?
C: We should fear and love God that we do not sinfully desire to use tricks or force, or do anything that might cause our neighbor to lose his wife, workers, or animals; but we should urge them to stay and do their duty.

James 5:7-10 Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. 8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! 10 My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience.
Theme: “PRACTICE THE PROPHETS’ PATIENCE”
I. As you wait for the LORD’s coming (7-9)
II. As you endure persecution (9-10)

Luke 3:1-6 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, 2 while Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. 3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins, 4 as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight. 5 Every valley shall be filled And every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight And the rough ways smooth; 6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.'”
Theme: “LISTEN TO A TRUE ADVENT PREACHER”
I. He urges us to turn from our sins
II. He invites us to receive God’s salvation

Luke 21:25-36 “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; 26 “men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of heaven will be shaken. 27 “Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 “Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” 29 Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 “When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. 31 “So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 “Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. 33 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. 34 “But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. 35 “For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 “Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Theme: “ADVENT GIVES THE CHRISTIAN HOPE”
I. Jesus will come in great glory (27)
II. All earthly things will pass away (25-26, 33)
III. God’s Word of truth will abide forever (33)

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1 Timothy 2:1-4 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Theme: “DON’T FORGET THE TRUTH ABOUT THANKSGIVING”
I. Pray for the temporal good of all people (1-2)
II. Pray for the spiritual good of all people (3-4)

1 Thessalonians 1:3-10 remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father, 4 knowing, beloved brethren, your election by God. 5 For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake. 6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe. 8 For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. 9 For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.
Theme: THE METAL OF A CHRISTIAN
I. Chosen and equipped to be God’s own (3-5)
II. Following and setting good examples (5-9)
III. Waiting and hoping for Jesus’ return (10)