Here is a presentation of strained glass windows with the Biblical stories associated with them. There are many rich stories in the Lutheran traditions to be found. This is but one of those about Zacchaeus. The story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10 is a remarkable story which gives us great insight into the merciful nature and personality of God. As a result, this story gives great comfort to Christians, but it gives great torment to Pharisees and all who are self righteous or who think that they are gaining some favor with God by their righteous acts.

Read the story at the Lutheran blog "God With Us" by LCMS pastor Paul Wolff from Emmaneul Lutheran Church in Dearborn, Michigan.

The stained glass window depicts the story of Zacchaeus from Luke. And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.

This first Sunday in Ephiphany, we learn that in Is 2:1-5, the Kingdom of the Lord Shall be Established in the New Testament Gospel church and the place where the ways of the Lord are taught. As part of the message we learn that God baptizes us in the Holy Spirit.

The graphic for this week's sermon entry is taken from the image used in our bulletin inserts entitled, "Names of Wondrous Love" This week the name given was "The Lamb". The Lamb that John the Baptist pointed to that day along the Jordan River was Jesus. "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29)

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This first Sunday after Christmas, we hear a message from Is 40:26-31 where God gives power and strength because the Lord does not become weary or tired, so in our weariness we can turn to God for strength and forgiveness. Prior to the message, we hear a verse of our sermon hymn, "Help Us, O Lord, For Now We Enter".

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This Christmas Day sermon is based on a text from Micah. We learn about the prophet calling the people to repentance 100 years prior to the Babalonian captivity and speaking how the Savior would come from Bethlahem.

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