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Sermon by Pastor Scott Grorud

“Unjust Mercy”

Based on Acts 5:12-21, 26-39

“What Does This Mean?” 

Questions about Today’s Worship Theme:

Why did the apostles’ witness to Jesus both enrage and terrify the religious leaders?

How can law-abiding Christians rightly follow Peter’s conviction that “we must obey God rather than men”?

What unjust note of mercy appears unexpectedly in Peter’s testimony before the council?

What lessons can we draw today from Gamaliel’s advice not to persecute the apostles?

 

Faith Lutheran Church (LCMC)

Service for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

January 30, 2022

Pastor Scott Grorud

Luke 4:31-44

“Three Rebukes and a Promise”

What Does This Mean?

1. If someone asks you, how would you describe the purpose of Jesus’ ministry?
2. In today’s Gospel reading, what does the main purpose of his ministry seem to be?
3. According to Jesus’ own words, what was the main purpose of his ministry?
4. Why does Jesus’ promise about his purpose both challenge and assure us?

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

by Pr. Scott Grorud

John 2:1-11

“Wine and Sign”

1. What details intrigue you most in today’s Gospel reading?
2. According to John, what were the purpose and effect of this miracle?
3. How did the wine at the wedding in Cana serve as a sign?
4. How does this ancient miracle story speak to Christians today?