17 Now when Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 18Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, 19and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them concerning their brother. 20So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, but Mary remained seated in the house. 21Martha…
There is a common saying that I’m sure that you are familiar with, and it seems to be very evident this month. It is “April showers bring May flowers.” Or maybe it is “April snows bring May flowers.” As the flowers start to bloom and as nature comes back to life from its dead wintery slumber, gardening starts to become a popular…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are reaching out to inform you about some upcoming changes at Emmaus Lutheran Church. This letter will address and explain the new changes and procedures that will be done at Emmaus considering Governor Walz’s Executive Order 21-11, issued on March 15, 2021. One of the highlights, and most impactful moves, from this latest executive order…
“Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.”James 1:16 One of history’s most famous military invasions was the Normandy Landings in World War II, where the Allies made the largest ever amphibious invasion that led to the liberation of France. Along with being one of history’s most famous invasions, it is also one of history’s most famous deceptions. Adolf Hitler knew that the…
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 17th and so does our emphasis on the book of Zechariah. Throughout all fourteen chapters of the book, Zechariah joyfully and profoundly announces that God’s kingdom is coming through Jesus Christ our Lord. With that in mind, our theme and focus comes from chapter one: return! While the book focuses around Zechariah’s oracles, visions, and…
“13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. The Lord is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works. 14The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 15The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. 16You open your hand;…
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in…
“The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the son Abraham” Matthew 1:1 There are passages in the Bible that we know by heart. It can be a verse like John 3:16, a chapter like Romans 8, or an entire psalm, like Psalm 23. There are other books or places in Scripture that we enjoy spending time in,…
By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas; the one who by his strength established the mountains, being girded with might; who stills the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, the tumult of the peoples, so that those who dwell…
13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon…