God’s Patience with Jerusalem Tonight’s sermon theme and text is based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 24. Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. 2 But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, …
Season of Repentance While Lent is the season of repentance, our focus during our Midweek Vespers has been Christ’s love. What’s the connection? Christ loved us so much that he gave his life for us. He redeemed us. He loves us and just wants us to love him in return. And loving him means repenting …
Love one another; as I have loved you. In tonight’s Scripture lesson, we hear Jesus give a new commandment. Naturally, it’s important. It shifts the paradigm from obedience to love. The 10 Commandments are still useful, but the new commandment evokes love. Love cannot be commanded. That is the lesson we learn from the old. …