Hope Lutheran Church, Sunbury OH

We know the ending, but not how things will unfold between now and then.

John the Baptist is arrested and we hear the genealogy of Jesus 

God the Father speaks: “Listen to Him!”

The conclusion of the Christmas account and the Simeon at the temple. 

Jesus says to His disciples, “You are the light of the world.” Can he really mean that?

The angel brings good news of great joy to the shepherds. 

Do you know Jesus? 

Mary’s song and the birth of John. 

in the midst of tragedy, we remember the reason for Christmas and the difference it makes. 

Faith can be hard.  But through the Lord we can be confident that the impossible is possible. 

The Christ Hymn in Colossians 1 teaches who Jesus is and reminds us what He has done for us. 

Paul is shipped off to Italy and bad decisions are made. 

In 2 Thessalonians 3, Paul writes that Christians should be busy about the work God has given them until Christ’s return.  Are we doing this or do we have a case of Senioritis? 

A Christian funeral is an important and beautiful thing. Today we consider what happens in a Christian funeral and why. 

Paul tells of his conversion and seeks to convert others to following Jesus as well. 

On All Saints’ Day we remember how Jesus makes sinners into saints. 

Paul speaks before Festus. 

Reformation Day is all about the pure gospel. But is that such a big deal?

Paul testifies before Felix. 

Jesus tells a parable about prayer so that we do not give up, but keep praying. 

Paul addresses the Sanhedrin 

Naomi had a lot in common with Job. Maybe you do too. 

Paul’s testimony before the crowd in Jerusalem 

The rich man and Lazarus is one of the more well known stories Jesus told.  What does it mean? What should it mean for us?

Paul arrives in Jerusalem and receives instructions from the elders.  

When Jesus called Matthew, He wasn’t choosing the popular and well liked. 

Prophets, daughters who prophesy, and Paul choosing to face suffering. 

Our world is broken. Wicked things happen.  Where do we look for hope?

Paul journeys to Jerusalem 

Jesus says that we are to hate? Is that right?  What was Jesus teaching us in Luke 14:25-35?

Paul meets with the Ephesian elders. 

Proverbs 25 delivers wisdom, including the One who is wisdom Incarnate. 

Did you know that one of the 12 disciples was named Bartholomew?  What can we learn from this forgotten saint?

A young man falls asleep during the sermon, falls to his death, and is raised again 

Sometimes our lives look victorious, but often they don’t. Do we lack blessings because we lack faith? 

The gospel brings about a riot 

What is a saint? How should we regard “saints”?

This account teaches us of the power of the name of Jesus 

Ever felt alone and exhausted?

Jesus shows His power even over the demons. 

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He lifted up His hands and blessed His disciples. 

Thomas doubted, but Jesus overcame the doubt. 

Jesus rose from the dead, yet His disciples doubted until He opened the Scriptures and revealed Himself in the breaking of the bread. 

From the cross Jesus said: “It is finished.” But what did He mean?

Jesus establishes a covenant of grace. 

What is the Sacrament of the Altar, what does it give, and why do we have it often?

Unfortunately Pastor Meyer forgot to start recording until about 5 or 10 minutes into the study. 

Jesus preaches His sermon on the plain, but what does it mean?

Paul and Silas continue proclaiming the good news of Jesus. 

What does Jesus know about catching fish?