Archive for February, 2019
February 24, 2019 – Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Luke 6:27-38
Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Luke 6:27-38 God Intended it for Good 7th Sunday after the Epiphany – February 24, 2019 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB A long time ago, when Joseph was just a boy, he was sold into slavery by his brothers. They were jealous of him and wanted to be rid of him […]
February 17, 2019 – Luke 6:17-26
Luke 6:17-26 Bless You 6th Sunday after Epiphany – February 17, 2019 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB Jesus has been busy since we last saw him a week ago calling some disciples to help him! He’s been healing and teaching and getting into trouble – hey, that’s his M.O. – that’s how he […]
February 10, 2019 – Luke 5:1-11
Luke 5:1-11 If You Say So, Jesus 5th Sunday after Epiphany – February 10, 2019 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB The disciples have been out all night fishing – and they have caught nothing. It was hard work – and it still is – commercial fishing. The nets were heavy, the water was cold, […]
February 3, 2019 – Luke 4:21-30
Luke 4:21-30 From Cheers to Jeers or – Don’t Shoot the Preacher 4th Sunday after Epiphany – February 3, 2019 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB Last week Jesus was handed a scroll to read in his hometown synagogue. This is his first public act in Luke’s Gospel – he’s gone home to preach his […]
January 27, 2019 – Luke 4:14-21
Luke 4:14-21 Today! Third Sunday after Epiphany – January 27, 2019 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB I am still thinking about last week’s story from John’s Gospel: the one where Jesus turns water into wine. And not just a bottle of wine, right? An enormous amount of wine! 180 gallons of wine! And […]