Water and Fire

A Sower Went out to Sow

Text: Matthew 13:1-23. What does it mean that Jesus compares himself to a sower, and compares us to soil?  Support the show [https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/108023813RR0001-st-john-lutheran-church/] Visit us at intheway.org [https://intheway.org] or stjohnspembroke.org [https://stjohnspembroke.org].

Rest for the Wicked

Text: Matthew 11:25-30. Jesus tells the weary that in him they will find rest. What does he mean?  Support the show [https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/108023813RR0001-st-john-lutheran-church/] Visit us at intheway.org [https://intheway.org] or stjohnspembroke.org [https://stjohnspembroke.org].

Choosing Sides

Text: Matthew 10:34-42. Jesus sends the apostles out, and prepares them for how they will be received. The people of the world will be forced to choose a side: are you for the coming of the kingdom of God, or against it?  Support the show [https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/108023813RR0001-st-john-lutheran-church/] Visit us at intheway.org [https://intheway.org] or stjohnspembroke.org [https://stjohnspembroke.org].

Restoring the Flock

Jesus' work of restoring the harassed and helpless sheep encounters opposition, because it upsets both families and societies.  Support the show [https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/108023813RR0001-st-john-lutheran-church/] Visit us at intheway.org [https://intheway.org] or stjohnspembroke.org [https://stjohnspembroke.org].

Compassion for the Harassed and Helpless

"When [Jesus] saw the crowds,he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." (Matthew 9:36). The question is, who were harassing them and leaving them helpless? How does the Lord show compassion today? Support the show [https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/108023813RR0001-st-john-lutheran-church/] Visit us at intheway.org [https://intheway.org] or stjohnspembroke.org [https://stjohnspembroke.org].