Divine Service Summaries
Title: We testify that Jesus sends Apostles Text verse: John 6: 26 Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled.” Message: We are witnesses of Jesus Christ and of the apostolate. Summary: Miracles … [Read more…]
Title: God is faithful! Text verse: Hosea 2: 20 I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness, and you shall know the Lord. Message: God loves His people and will never forsake them. Summary: Israel is accused of being an adulteress because the people have turned to other gods. Modern gods include materialism, esotericism, and … [Read more…]
Title: Christ is the only way to salvation Text verse: Acts 4: 12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Message: Belief in Jesus Christ brings eternal life, a fact that is true for both the living and … [Read more…]
Title: Love your enemies Text verse: Proverbs 25: 21–22 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; for so you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you. Message: Our love for God allows us to also … [Read more…]
Title: God liberates the captives Text verse: Psalm 146: 7b–8 The Lord gives freedom to the prisoners. The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; the Lord raises those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. Message: God liberates, heals, and comforts. Summary: Christ liberates all those from sin who believe in Him … [Read more…]
Title: John the Baptist testifies of Christ Text verse: John 3: 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. Bible reading: : Luke 3: 15–18 Message: Let us follow the example of John the Baptist in bearing witness of Jesus Christ. Summary: We too are called to be witnesses of Jesus Christ, like John the … [Read more…]
Title: The one church of Christ Text verse: John 17: 20–21 I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that … [Read more…]
Title: Loving God Text verse: John 15: 9 As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. Message: In all things we trust in the love of God. Summary: God protects us and provides for our needs. He has entrusted us with a mission and helps us to fulfil it. … [Read more…]
Title: The church is holy Text verse: Isaiah 62: 12 And they shall call them The Holy People, The Redeemed of the Lord; and you shall be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken. Message: I believe in the holy church. Summary: The church is holy. Despite all imperfections, God is still at work in … [Read more…]
Title: Generosity in forgiveness Text verse: Matthew 18: 21–22 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” Message: Let … [Read more…]