Jesus, our Prophet
Moses had a more intimate relationship with God than any of the other prophets. But he prophesied that God would send another prophet “like me” from out of Israel. Moses was unique in that he saw God directly, not through dreams and visions. The Messiah that came later was unique because in Him, we can see God face-to-face in the body of a man.
At Horeb, the people asked God to speak to them and tell them what it was that they were to do. God did this for them; it is where He gave Moses the Ten Commandments. People will be people, though, so when they heard the voice of the Lord in His great fire they quickly decided that was not what they wanted after all.
The good news is that even though we don’t want to hear God’s voice, and we cannot follow the commandments, Christ forgives us. His words, passed down through the ages, are still here for you today.
Today’s sermon text is from Deuteronomy 18,
15 “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen— 16 just as you desired of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, ‘Let me not hear again the voice of the Lord my God or see this great fire any more, lest I die.’ 17 And the Lord said to me, ‘They are right in what they have spoken. 18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. 19 And whoever will not listen to my words that he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him. 20 But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.’
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Announcements
Our doors are open. We are holding the Divine Service again and it is a delight to see familiar faces. Please come prepared with a face mask or covering and new rules to follow. There will NOT be Sunday School but we will continue to hold the Divine Service at 11 am. You can read the full policy here. Another post covers the highlights.
Wednesday Bible Study – We have resumed meeting via Zoom at 7 pm. Please contact Pastor if you need a Zoom invite.
NEW Bible Information Class Starting: All are welcome to join – whether it’s your first time or a refresher – we will meet starting on February 7 at 9:30 am. Please let Pastor know ahead of time if you plan to attend.
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Prayer during a pandemic:
Almighty God, heavenly Father, give us grace to trust You during this time of illness and distress. In mercy put an end to the pandemic that afflicts us. Grant relief to those who suffer, and comfort all that mourn. Sustain all medical personnel in their labors, and cause Your people ever to serve You in righteousness and holiness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.