The book of Hosea describes the ministry and contains the prophecies of Hosea, the servant of the Lord. He ministered to Israel, the northern kingdom, calling them to repentance. In this turning point of Hosea’s prophecy, we see the love of the Lord for His people, both the northern kingdom (Ephraim) and the southern kingdom…

“I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” These words have been spoken over countless people in countless languages throughout the centuries. It is through this formula that the Triune God puts His name on us. As we celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday, we rejoice that…

The apostles began to speak on the day of Pentecost after the Holy Spirit came upon them. They miraculously spoke in other languages so that the whole world would be able to understand them. The people heard about the mighty works of God. This was, is, and always will be the message of the Holy…

In this text in Acts 1, we have what many consider to be the first call meeting where the Church gathers to call a pastor. In this case, it is selecting an apostle to succeed Judas who betrayed Jesus. The lot is cast and Matthias replaces Judas. Peter stands up and tells the group, “You,…

Thursday, May 14, 2026 Ascension of Our Lord Text: Acts 1:1–11 Link to Livestream Alleluia! Christ is risen! Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven?” This question that the two men, angels, ask the apostles at the…

St. Peter seems to be warning his readers in our Epistle reading today. He is writing to Christians in a pagan society who have been newly baptized as God’s own special people. They have been exhorted that they are now a royal priesthood and a holy nation in Christ through the faith that they have…

A popular musical ended with a song which asked, “Who Lives? Who Dies? Who Tells Your Story?” Today we examine the life, death, and witness of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stephen, whose name means crown was a Greek Christian who was appointed by the Church as a deacon to take care of the…

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (Acts 2:42). After the Holy Spirit entered the hearts of those listening to Peter’s sermon on Pentecost, about 3,000 people were baptized. This became the jumpstart of the church. Acts 2:42 discusses how the earliest church…

“But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel” (Luke 24:21). There is a deep irony as the two disciples on the road to Emmaus lament to Jesus that Jesus failed in His task of redeeming Israel. As the rest of the story goes, Jesus would take the trip to explain Scripture…

Peace is hard to come by in the world. You need only to look at the most recent news headlines to see our lack of peace. Jesus came in to the midst of His disciples after His resurrection saying, “Peace be with you.” He brings a peace that goes far beyond world peace. Jesus pointed…