'Now from what we know of Jesus, we believe he will instantly grant the man’s request and allow him to come with him. Jesus loves people, and he loved the man so much as to cleanse him from evil spirits. Plus, he wants more disciples. But instead we are told that Jesus ‘sent him away.’ Why would Jesus do this seemingly non-loving, non-welcoming thing?'
The livestream may be found here.
EVENING PRAYER (Vespers)
Macrina, Basil, Gregory of Naziansus, Gregory of Nyssa
(Lutheran Book of Worship, page 142)
Who, or what, is Jesus of Nazareth?
A very religious man?
An avatar or manifestation of God, or one of the gods?
What do we believe about Jesus?
The livestream may be found here.
EVENING PRAYER (Vespers)
Sealth (Seattle), Chief of the Duwamish Confederacy, 1866 - transferred from June 7
(Lutheran Book of Worship, page 142)
'For people of Northern climates, the story of Jesus
as experienced in the liturgical year
is mirrored so perfectly in the coming forth of light from darkness
over the six months from December to June
that it seems that Nature herself echoes the Gospel story
proclaimed in Scripture and hymn and sermon.'
Due to a school concert which I must attend, there will be no live-streamed Evening Prayer tonight.
May God bless you and keep you this night under the shadow of his wings.
- Pastor Frontz
