[Most weeks, I try to publish at least one post dealing with the appointed Bible lessons for the upcoming Sunday. My hope is that I can at least help the people of the parish I serve as pastor, Saint Matthew Lutheran Church in Logan, Ohio, to prepare for worship. Others may find these explorations helpful because we use the same Bible lessons used by most other North American Christians each Sunday.]The Bible Lessons:1 Kings 3:5-12Psalm 119:129-136Romans 8:26-39Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52The Prayer of the Day:Beloved and sovereign God, through the death and resurrection of your Son you bring us into your kingdom of justice and mercy. By your Spirit, give us your wisdom, that we may treasure the life that comes from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.A Few Thoughts:1. My intention is to preach on the text from Romans, which...
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