“Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.” (John 2:7closeJohn 2:7 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. (ESV) closeJohn 2:7closeJohn 2:7 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them
“When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:21-22closeLuke 3:21-22 21 Now when
“Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace.” (Luke
“Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” (Luke 1:45closeLuke 1:45 45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” (ESV) closeLuke 1:45closeLuke 1:45 45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be
“John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” (From the Gospel reading for 12.16.12) “Who is Jesus?” Get To Know Your “Neighbor” + What was you
“When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen.” (Luke 19:37closeLuke 19:37 37 As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his
“As He taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers.
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36closeJohn 8:36 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (ESV) closeJohn 8:36closeJohn 8:36 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (ESV) 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free
Cornelius in Luther’s Writings If we define a “House Church Planter” as a layperson who gathers people in order that they can hear the Word of God & eventually receive the Sacraments; all under the ministry of a regularly, called & ordained Pastor; then arguably, Cornelius is the first named House Church Planter
“Cornelius’ H.O.U.S.E. church” 25 As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in reverence. 26 But Peter made him get up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.” 27 Talking with him, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people. 28 He said to
