All posts tagged Body and Blood of Christ
Where Christ Serves
by M.L. Smith “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” – Matthew 20:28 To many, worship is often seen as something we do—our offering, our praise, our devotion. But the Divine Service…
Redundant – Part 2
by Robert Mohns In my last article, I noted that the word redundant comes to us from the Latin word redundare, which carries the sense of surging upward. This summer we have had tsunami alerts on our West Coast because of earthquakes on the…
Christ Incarnate: Love Revealed and Given
by M.L. Smith “God is love” (1 John 4:8). These three words contain a universe of meaning. But in the Christian confession, they are not an abstraction or a sentiment. They are flesh and blood. They are Christ crucified and risen. They are a pierced…
Back to Basics
by Mathew Block My wife and I have recently been planning out the next school year for our kids, and reflecting on how we will integrate Luther’s Small Catechism into our children’s education. As I look through the catechism again—with eyes towards instructing someone else…