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Each week Lutheran Media posts the upcoming Gospel reading (from the church’s lectionary readings) on social media. (Scroll down to see them.) We invite you to use them to enhance your community's ministry.
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Easter
For your reflection…This gospel reading for this coming Sunday is from John 21:1-19.
Jesus` disciples experienced the risen Christ’s presence in a totally unexpected place and situation - while they were out fishing.
Where might you experience your Saviour’s presence in an unexpected moment or place this week?
#Easter #GospelReading #verseoftheweek #JesusIsAlive
For your reflection…This gospel reading for this coming Sunday is from John 21:1-19.
Jesus` disciples experienced the risen Christ’s presence in a totally unexpected place and situation - while they were out fishing.
Where might you experience your Saviour’s presence in an unexpected moment or place this week?
#Easter #GospelReading #verseoftheweek #JesusIsAlive
For your reflection...The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 20:19-31.
What barriers do you find stop you from belief? What words from Jesus can you come back to at those times?
#belief #Easter #gospelofJohn #verseoftheweek
For your reflection...The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 20:19-31.
What barriers do you find stop you from belief? What words from Jesus can you come back to at those times?
#belief #Easter #gospelofJohn #verseoftheweek
For your reflection… The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 20:1-18.
What emotions and feelings do you think Mary was experiencing as she recognised the risen Jesus, who she calls ‘teacher’? How do you feel when you reflect on the celebration of Jesus` resurrection?
#Easter #EasterSunday #HeIsRisen #gospelofJohn
For your reflection… The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 20:1-18.
What emotions and feelings do you think Mary was experiencing as she recognised the risen Jesus, who she calls ‘teacher’? How do you feel when you reflect on the celebration of Jesus` resurrection?
#Easter #EasterSunday #HeIsRisen #gospelofJohn
Happy Easter! Give thanks for the Lord is good, his mercy endures forever! Praise be to you O Lord!
May you all have a blessed Easter! #easter #luthmedia #hope #heisrisen
Happy Easter! Give thanks for the Lord is good, his mercy endures forever! Praise be to you O Lord!
May you all have a blessed Easter! #easter #luthmedia #hope #heisrisen
Lent
For your reflection… Read Luke 19:28-40.
As we journey closer to Easter, the praises of the people as Jesus enters Jerusalem can have a bitter taste to them when we know what it is that Jesus is journeying towards.
How does the knowledge of the cross shape how you praise Jesus?
#Lent #PalmSunday #verseoftheweek #journeytothecross
For your reflection… Read Luke 19:28-40.
As we journey closer to Easter, the praises of the people as Jesus enters Jerusalem can have a bitter taste to them when we know what it is that Jesus is journeying towards.
How does the knowledge of the cross shape how you praise Jesus?
#Lent #PalmSunday #verseoftheweek #journeytothecross
For your reflection…
The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Luke 12:1-8.
How do you think you`d respond if you were in the room with Jesus when Mary poured the expensive perfume on his feet?
#lent #verseoftheweek #gospelofLuke
For your reflection…
The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Luke 12:1-8.
How do you think you`d respond if you were in the room with Jesus when Mary poured the expensive perfume on his feet?
#lent #verseoftheweek #gospelofLuke
For your reflection... Read Luke 15:11-32.
Do you find joy in knowing God loves you just as much as the father loves the son in this famous parable?
#verseoftheweek #gospelofLuke #Jesusparables #lent
For your reflection... Read Luke 15:11-32.
Do you find joy in knowing God loves you just as much as the father loves the son in this famous parable?
#verseoftheweek #gospelofLuke #Jesusparables #lent
For your reflection... Read Luke 13:1-9.
Jesus challenges us to consider if our faith is evident in the fruit that we bear.
How are you making use of the soil God has planted you in?
#verseoftheweek #faithbearingfruit #lent #gospelofLuke
For your reflection... Read Luke 13:1-9.
Jesus challenges us to consider if our faith is evident in the fruit that we bear.
How are you making use of the soil God has planted you in?
#verseoftheweek #faithbearingfruit #lent #gospelofLuke
For your reflection…Read Luke 13:31-35.
In this week’s reading, Jesus provides an expression of God’s care for his people, but if you read the context around it, you see that Jesus is actually expressing sorrow over Jerusalem`s unwillingness to accept him as the Messiah.
As you look around your life and the world, where do you share in Jesus’ longing to care and bring people comfort?
#lent #comfort #verseoftheweek #gospelreading #gospelofLuke
For your reflection…Read Luke 13:31-35.
In this week’s reading, Jesus provides an expression of God’s care for his people, but if you read the context around it, you see that Jesus is actually expressing sorrow over Jerusalem`s unwillingness to accept him as the Messiah.
As you look around your life and the world, where do you share in Jesus’ longing to care and bring people comfort?
#lent #comfort #verseoftheweek #gospelreading #gospelofLuke
For your reflection... Read Luke 4:1-13.
Jesus holds firm against the devil`s temptations.
What temptations do you need Jesus` help in standing against?
#lent #temptation #verseoftheweek #gospelreading #gospelofLuke
For your reflection... Read Luke 4:1-13.
Jesus holds firm against the devil`s temptations.
What temptations do you need Jesus` help in standing against?
#lent #temptation #verseoftheweek #gospelreading #gospelofLuke
Maundy Thursday - a reflection on the servant king washing his disciples` feet and the institution of the Lord`s Supper. #Jesus #maundythursday #lent #luthmedia
Maundy Thursday - a reflection on the servant king washing his disciples` feet and the institution of the Lord`s Supper. #Jesus #maundythursday #lent #luthmedia
Epiphany
For your reflection... Read Luke 9:28-36.
Three of Jesus` disciples witness Jesus` transfiguration and experience his glory.
Where have you seen God`s glory revealed recently?
#verseoftheweek #Bible #scripture #epiphany #glory
For your reflection... Read Luke 9:28-36.
Three of Jesus` disciples witness Jesus` transfiguration and experience his glory.
Where have you seen God`s glory revealed recently?
#verseoftheweek #Bible #scripture #epiphany #glory
For your reflection... Read Luke 6:27-38.
How has God been merciful to you?
How can you be merciful to others this week?
#verseoftheweek #mercifulGod #loveforenemies #luke #epiphany
For your reflection... Read Luke 6:27-38.
How has God been merciful to you?
How can you be merciful to others this week?
#verseoftheweek #mercifulGod #loveforenemies #luke #epiphany
For your reflection… Read Luke 6:17-26.
Do you find comfort in these words from Jesus? How might you use these words to comfort others, too?
#epiphany #blessings #hope #verseoftheweek #Bible #Luke6
For your reflection… Read Luke 6:17-26.
Do you find comfort in these words from Jesus? How might you use these words to comfort others, too?
#epiphany #blessings #hope #verseoftheweek #Bible #Luke6
For your reflection... Read Luke 5:1-11.
What challenges you about the story of the fishermen leaving their boats and nets to follow Jesus?
#Jesus #gospel #discipleship #followHim #epiphany
For your reflection... Read Luke 5:1-11.
What challenges you about the story of the fishermen leaving their boats and nets to follow Jesus?
#Jesus #gospel #discipleship #followHim #epiphany
For your reflection... Read Luke 4:21-30.
When Jesus is rejected in his home town of Nazareth, this is how he responds. What might Jesus be trying to tell us about where we can find him?
#epiphany #Jesus #Elijah #prophets
For your reflection... Read Luke 4:21-30.
When Jesus is rejected in his home town of Nazareth, this is how he responds. What might Jesus be trying to tell us about where we can find him?
#epiphany #Jesus #Elijah #prophets
For your reflection... Read Luke 4:14-21.
Here Jesus places himself as the fulfilment of scripture, and the bringer of freedom. Where do you hope Jesus can bring freedom in your life?
#freedom #Jesus #scripture #epiphany
For your reflection... Read Luke 4:14-21.
Here Jesus places himself as the fulfilment of scripture, and the bringer of freedom. Where do you hope Jesus can bring freedom in your life?
#freedom #Jesus #scripture #epiphany
For your reflection… Read Luke 2:1-11.
Jesus` first recorded public miracle isn`t exactly what you`d expect from the long-awaited Messiah. What unexpected things has God done in your life?
#Epiphany #Jesus #miracles #celebration
For your reflection… Read Luke 2:1-11.
Jesus` first recorded public miracle isn`t exactly what you`d expect from the long-awaited Messiah. What unexpected things has God done in your life?
#Epiphany #Jesus #miracles #celebration
For your reflection... Read Luke 3:15-22.
As we consider the wonderful event of Jesus` baptism as recorded in Luke, what does it look like for the Father, Son and Spirit to be at work in your own life?
#epiphany #baptism #Jesus #HolySpirit
For your reflection... Read Luke 3:15-22.
As we consider the wonderful event of Jesus` baptism as recorded in Luke, what does it look like for the Father, Son and Spirit to be at work in your own life?
#epiphany #baptism #Jesus #HolySpirit
Christmas
For your reflection... Read John 1:10-18.
What does the glory of God mean for you?
#Christmas24
For you reflection... Read Luke 2:41-52.
Have you ever lost someone in a crowd? How did that feel?
Mary and Joseph were anxious about Jesus but he was safe all along, with his Father.
Where do you search for God?
#Christmas24 #lost #found
For you reflection... Read Luke 2:41-52.
Have you ever lost someone in a crowd? How did that feel?
Mary and Joseph were anxious about Jesus but he was safe all along, with his Father.
Where do you search for God?
#Christmas24 #lost #found
Advent
Pentecost
For your reflection…Read John 1:35-42.
What invitation from Jesus can you accept today?
Jesus invites people to spend time with him.
#comeandsee #luthmedia #pentecost #invitation
For your reflection…Read John 1:35-42.
What invitation from Jesus can you accept today?
Jesus invites people to spend time with him.
#comeandsee #luthmedia #pentecost #invitation
For your reflection... Read John 5:21-29 Jesus` message of eternal life is for you. Soak it up!
#eternallife #Jesus #saved #redeemed #nocondemnation #pentecost
For your reflection... Read John 5:21-29 Jesus` message of eternal life is for you. Soak it up!
#eternallife #Jesus #saved #redeemed #nocondemnation #pentecost
For your reflection... Read Mark 13:1-8. A vivid picture of the end of the age. But what is Jesus` message here? #endtimes #donotfear #hope #luthmedia #pentecost
For your reflection... Read Mark 13:1-8. A vivid picture of the end of the age. But what is Jesus` message here? #endtimes #donotfear #hope #luthmedia #pentecost
For your reflection... Read Mark 12:38-44. Consider the character of the widow and what it takes to give from the heart. #offering #fromtheheart #luthmedia #pentecost
For your reflection... Read Mark 12:38-44. Consider the character of the widow and what it takes to give from the heart. #offering #fromtheheart #luthmedia #pentecost
For your reflection... Read Mark 12:28-34. What does `loving your neighbour` mean for you?
#neighbour #loveothers #luthmedia #pentecost
For your reflection... Read Mark 12:28-34. What does `loving your neighbour` mean for you?
#neighbour #loveothers #luthmedia #pentecost
For your reflection... Read John 14: 21-27. What a gift! How does this message of Jesus make you feel?
#Jesus #giftofGod #peaceofmind #luthmedia #pentecost
For your reflection... Read John 14: 21-27. What a gift! How does this message of Jesus make you feel?
#Jesus #giftofGod #peaceofmind #luthmedia #pentecost
For your reflection... Read Mark 10:35-45. How might we respond to this message? #servant #Jesus #pentecost #luthmedia
For your reflection... Read Mark 10:35-45. How might we respond to this message? #servant #Jesus #pentecost #luthmedia
For your reflection... Read Mark 10:17-31. What is the cost of truth faith in Jesus? #followme #faith #hope #luthmedia #pentecost
For your reflection... Read Mark 10:17-31. What is the cost of truth faith in Jesus? #followme #faith #hope #luthmedia #pentecost
