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The Receptive Life is a distinctly Lutheran devotional resource that will help you learn how to make use of the person and work of Jesus Christ so that you can ...
- fight against the "unholy trinity" - the devil, the world, and the sinful flesh
- defend yourself with all of the promises of Jesus
- and receive all of the gifts that only the Triune God can give
It is a daily and intentional spiritual formation process that is rooted in the Scriptures and is framed by the chief parts of Martin Luther's Small and Large Catechism. The Receptive Life teaches us where to find and how to receive all of the gifts that only the Triune God can give.
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The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons from Trinity 10. The Gospel reading is Luke 19:41-48.
The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons from Trinity 11. The Gospel reading is Luke 18:9-14. Some quotes in the recording are taken from the Book of Concord (Triglotta - public domain). Please note that different versions of the Book of Concord have different reference and paragraph numbers. I'll provide both references. Reference #1: Johann Gerhard “We should not think of our good works and boast of them but rather think of our sins and repent of them … we have more sins than good...
The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons from Trinity 12. The Gospel reading is Mark 7:31-37 (NIV).
Here's a brief introduction and overview of "The Receptive Life". "We are beggars; this is true!" (final written words of Martin Luther) Martin Luther described the life of the Christian as “receptive”. The Latin phrase he used was “vita passiva” – the life that “accepts” or “receives” all of the good gifts of the Triune God. Like beggars, we have nothing but, in and through faith, we open our hands and receive all good and gracious gifts from the pierced hands of Jesus. When it comes to the...
The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons from Trinity 13. 2 Chronicles 28:8-15Psalm 32Galatians 3:15-22Luke 10:23-37 Here's the quote I referenced from Martin Luther: Faith is due to God alone; faith receives divine works that God alone can do, and these works of God we can receive alone through faith. Then we should be busy for our neighbors’ sake and direct our works toward them, that these works may serve them. My faith I must bring inwardly and upward to God, but my works I mu...
The teaching is based on the Scriptures lessons for Sunday, Trinity 14. Proverbs 4:10-23 Psalm 119:9-16 Galatians 5:16-25 Luke 17:11-19 The quotes from Martin Luther: Meaning to the First Article of the Apostle’s Creed, Small Catechism I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my limbs, my reason, and all my senses, and still preserves them; in addition thereto, clothing and shoes, meat and drink, house and homestead, wife ...
The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons for Sunday, Trinity 15. Psalm 145 1 Kings 17:8-16 Galatians 5:25 — 6:10 Matthew 6:19-34Here's the quotes I referenced from Martin Luther: Meaning to the First Article of the Apostle’s Creed, Small Catechism I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my limbs, my reason, and all my senses, and still preserves them; in addition thereto, clothing and shoes, meat and dr...
This extended podcast introduces you to the "To Whom Shall We Go?" journey (or you could call it a "spiritual check up") I'll be leading this Fall. The leading question is ... "If the world were to go to the doctor for its 2020 annual check up, what would the doctor say?" what would the examination reveal?what's the malady? the sickness?what's the diagnosis?what's the medicine? is there a cure?what "life changes" need to take place for continued health?If you'd like to learn more about ...
The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons for Sunday, Trinity 16. Psalm 30 1 Kings 17:17-24 Ephesians 3:13-21Luke 7:11-17
The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons for Sunday, Trinity 17. Psalm 2Proverbs 25:6-14Ephesians 4:1-6Luke 14:1-11
The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons for Sunday, Trinity 18. Psalm 34Deuteronomy 10:12-211 Corinthians 1:1-9Matthew 22:34-46
The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons for Sunday, Trinity 19. Genesis 28:10-17Psalm 84 and 46 Ephesians 4:22-28Matthew 9:1-8
Sunday Readings – Advent 1 The Scripture readings for Advent 1 are ... Jeremiah 23:5-8Psalm 24Romans 13:8-14Matthew 21:1-9A New Church Year On Sunday, November 29th, the Church begins its new year. Unlike the secular calendar of January 1st, the Sundays of Advent are not marked by renewed personal efforts or resolutions focused on a “new year … new you”. Rather, the season warns against any spiritual confidence in human potential and righteous works. Like a harbinger, the appointed Script...
Sunday Readings – Advent 2 The Scripture readings for Advent 2 are ... Malachi 4 (the Day of the Lord) Psalm 50:1-15 (Call Upon Me)Romans 15:4-13 (the God of Hope)Luke 21:25-36 (the Coming of the Son of Man)A New Church Year On Sunday, November 29th, the Church begins its new year. Unlike the secular calendar of January 1st, the Sundays of Advent are not marked by renewed personal efforts or resolutions focused on a “new year … new you”. Rather, the season warns against any spiritual ...
Sunday Readings – Advent 3 The Scripture readings for Advent 3 are ... Isaiah 40:1–11 (Comfort, Comfort, My People)Psalm 85 (Restore Us Again)1 Corinthians 4:1-5 (Servants of Christ)Matthew 11:2-11 (Jesus and John the Baptist)A New Church Year On Sunday, November 29th, the Church began its new year. Unlike the secular calendar of January 1st, the Sundays of Advent are not marked by renewed personal efforts or resolutions focused on a “new year … new you”. Rather, the season warns aga...
Sunday Readings – Advent 4 The Scripture readings for Advent 4 are ... Deuteronomy 18:15-19 (The Prophet) Psalm 111 (Great are the Works of the Lord) Philippians 4:4-7 (Rejoice in the Lord) John 1:19-28 (John’s Testimony) Luke 1:39-56 (Mary Visits Elizabeth)A New Church Year On Sunday, November 29th, the Church began its new year. Unlike the secular calendar of January 1st, the Sundays of Advent are not marked by renewed personal efforts or resolutions focused on a “new...
The Scripture readings for Christmas are ... Isaiah 9:2-7 (And He Shall Be Called …)Psalm 110 (Sit At My Right Hand )Titus 3:4-7 (He Saved Us)Galatians 4:1-7 (When the Time Had Fully Come)Luke 2:1-20 (The Birth of Jesus) For access to the VlogCast and Daily Readings for the Church Year go to ... Virtual Resources (at paulwarndt.com)
Sunday Readings – Christmas 1 The Scripture readings for Christmas 1 are ... Isaiah 11:1-5 (The Righteous Branch)2 Samuel 7:1-16 (Gods’ Covenant with David)Psalm 89:1-8 (The Steadfast Love of the Lord)Galatians 4:1-7 (When the Time Had Fully Come)Luke 2:21-40 (Jesus Presented in the Temple) For access to the VlogCast and Daily Readings for the Church Year go to ... Virtual Resources (at paulwarndt.com)
Sunday Readings – Christmas 2 The Scripture readings for Christmas 2 are ... Genesis 46:1-7 (Joseph Brings His Family to Egypt)Psalm 77:11-20 (The Deeds of the Lord)1 Peter 4:12-19 (Don’t Be Surprised by Suffering)Matthew 2:1-23 (The Magi and the Flight to Egypt) For access to the VlogCast and Daily Readings for the Church Year go to ... Virtual Resources (at paulwarndt.com)
Sunday Readings – Epiphany 1 The Scripture readings for Epiphany 1 are ... Is. 42:1-7/Is. 61:1-5 (the Spirit on Him)Psalm 85 (Show us Your Unfailing Love)1 Cor. 1:26-31 (Jesus becomes our Righteousness)Matt. 3:13-17 (the Baptism of Jesus) For access to the VlogCast and Daily Readings for the Church Year go to ... Virtual Resources (at paulwarndt.com)
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