The Active Life
January is a time of longer, darker days. For many people this is a challenging time filled with let downs from the holidays and frustration over resolutions made or not made. The series theme may at first glimpse add to the burdensome nature of this time of year. However, there is a play on words that can be unpacked to highlight our Lord’s gracious work in all seasons.
“The Active Life” first describes our Lord Jesus whose Epiphany reveals God’s “Life” to and for our world. The weekly Gospel readings, primarily from Matthew, will highlight this “The Active Life” through which all have entrance into the Father’s family. However, “The Active Life” is also God’s will for His children. Each week we will hear one of the 10 Commandments proclaimed and explained. God has direction for His children—for their thoughts, words, and deeds.
The Christian is challenged to embrace God’s call of active righteousness for life. This is faith in action. And yes, God’s active life takes place amidst long, darker days and ever changing emotions. It’s always been like this… and these days are the best days for God to bring His will through the active lives of His people. The pastors will be using the Luther’s Small and Large Catechism alongside the Scriptures. Those in attendance will be encouraged to use these as well.
Series Audio
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| The Ninth & Tenth Commandments | March 6, 2011 | You Shall Not Covet ... What does this mean? Listen in as we consider the last couple commandments together for the Active Life. |
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| The Eighth Commandment | February 27, 2011 | You Shall Not Give False Testimony Against Your Neighbor. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we don not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or... |
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| The Seventh Commandment | February 20, 2011 | "You Shall Not Steal." What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not take our neighbor's money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help... |
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| The Sixth Commandment | February 13, 2011 | "You Shall Not Commit Adultery." What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife... |
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| The Fifth Commandment | February 6, 2011 | You shall not murder. What does this mean? You should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need. |
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| The Fourth Commandment | January 30, 2011 | Honor your father and your mother. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey... |
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| The Third Commandment | January 23, 2011 | Remeber the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn... |
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| The Second Commandment | January 16, 2011 | "You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain." Certainly, we should not misuse God's name. God has called us to use it though, but how, when and for what... |
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| The First Commandment | January 9, 2011 | "You shall have no other gods. We should fear, love, and TRUST..." How are you to live out the first commandment? |
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