March 8, 2009

Matthew 14:22-23

Jesus Walks On Water

Jesus was gracious to Peter when he feared drowning.  Jesus is gracious to us and is ready to catch us as we sink in sin and unbelief.  His hand is always strong to save us.

March 15, 2009

John 2:13-22

Jesus Clears the Temple

Jesus' cleansing of the temple carries a twofold message for the Jews and for us;  first, the true Lord of the temple was here in the flesh and, Jesus is the true temple who houses and perfects us, raising our bodies to be like His.

March 22, 2009

Mark 12:41-44

The Widow's Mite

Just as the widow gave all she had to God, trusting Him to provide and care for her, so Jesus gave His all for us, who fail to trust in God for all things.

March 29, 2009

Luke 19:1-10

Jesus and Zacchaeus

Like Zacchaeus, we are among the lost whom the Son of Man seeks and forgives.  We are called to forgive those who sin against us, no matter how Zacchaeus-like they may be in their sins.

April 5, 2009

Mark 14:26-72

Peter Denies Jesus

Though we, like Peter, deny Jesus and His gifts, Jesus cannot deny us because we are part of Him.  He forgives us and welcomes us back.

April 12, 2009

Happy Easter!  No Sunday School

April 19, 2009

John 21:1-19

Jesus Reinstates Peter

We are all like Peter in our words and actions, denying our Lord and weeping bitterly over what we have done.  We are in need of the same comfort that Peter received - the comfort of sins forgiven and the assurance that even though we are faithless, Jesus will remain faithful.

April 26, 2009

Acts 13-14

Paul's First Missionary Journey

Just as God sent Paul and Barnabas to spread the Gospel, so today He sends pastors to preach the Gospel, baptize, and feed Jesus' body and blood to His children.

May 3, 2009

Acts 15:1-16

Paul and Timothy

Just as many in Paul's day thought, we think we must do something to be saved.  Yet the answer is always Jesus and only Jesus, whose resurrection from the dead sealed our salvation.

May 10, 2009

Acts 16:11-15

Lydia

Just as God worked His miracle beside the river, clothing Lydia with Christ in Baptism, so God works His miracles in pulpits and fonts around the world today.

May 17, 2009 - Last Day of Sunday School

Acts 16:16:40

Paul and Silas in Prison

Just as God freed Paul and Silas from prison, so Christ frees us from the prison of our sins, and grants us life eternal.

May 24, 2009

Memorial Day Weekend - No Sunday School