The Baptism of our Lord | January 10, 2021 | Rev. James Preus | Matthew 3:13-17 Blessed Epiphany! Epiphany comes from the Greek word for manifestation or appearing. It refers to God revealing himself to us in his Son, Jesus Christ. So, it makes sense in this Epiphany season that we remember the Baptism…
Epiphany 2 John 2:1-11 January 17, 2021 Rev. James Preus What do you think? Is God’s glory revealed more prominently in his power or in his love? This is a major question, the answer to which determines very much how you perceive your relationship with God. Jesus performed his first sign at a wedding in Cana in Galilee, manifesting…
Transfiguration | January 24, 2021 | Rev. James Preus | Matthew 17:1-9 | 2 Peter 1:16-21 St. Peter testifies saying, “For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.” (2 Peter 1:16). St. John,…
Septuagesima | January 31, 2021 | Rev. James Preus | Matthew 20:1-16 The first thing we need to realize about this parable of our Lord Jesus is that he is not teaching us what a master of a vineyard is like or how a vineyard is run. Rather, he is teaching us what the kingdom of heaven…