Mother's love their children no matter what; it is what they do. It is who they are. In the risen Jesus, we see that the God of Mercy is who God is. It is what he does.
Even when the world rebelled against him and put him to death, the risen Jesus rules with the power of his love. The world may still rebel, but for his people the Lord's reign is great comfort.
What good news, great joy, we have to share! The joy and blessing of God is for the peoples, all of them! The risen Jesus makes this so.
Luther stood before the rulers and authorities, and boldly said, “Here I stand. I cannot do otherwise.” He could stand boldly because he stood beside the Risen Shepherd, his Good Shepherd, Jesus.
This was his mission, to bring peace. This is our purpose to declare his peace.
"I will give you the sign of Jonah. Just as Jonah spent three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will spend three days and three nights in the heart of the Earth."
Only Jesus could ever cry out, "My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me?" He endured this for us.
God not only establishes a covenant with his people, he celebrates it with a meal.
They knew just what to sing! Hosanna! Save Us Please! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Sinners apply the seal to stop interference with their plans, but God continues to work behind the seal.
God, the always present God, has come down to save us. We hear his voice. We rejoice to see that day!