Christ For You

At What Point Should I Just Stop Praying? | Matthew 15:21–28 | Lent 2

At What Point Should I Just Stop Praying? | Christ For You Text: Matthew 15:21–28 | Lent 2 (Historic One-Year Lectionary) What do you do when nothing changes, when your prayers go unanswered? When God feels silent, do you assume silence means “no”? Do you quit hoping and call it “being reasonable”? This Gospel puts you in the middle: a Canaanite woman cries for mercy, and Jesus does not answer her a word. The Law exposes us. We don’t just want answers, we want control. We want God on our timeline, and when He delays, we start translating delay into indifference. But faith refuses to turn silence into a verdict. She comes closer, kneels, and prays, “Lord, help me.” She confesses she deserves nothing and still clings to Christ: “Even the dogs eat the crumbs.” Even “unanswered” prayers are still heard by God. His silence is not His absence. Then the Gospel: look to Jesus in Gethsemane. The Father does not remove the cup. The answer is the cross, for you. Jesus bears the forsakenness you deserve so you can pray “Our Father” with confidence. All God’s promises find their “Yes” in Him (2 Corinthians 1:20). So stay at Jesus’ feet, and keep praying. Subscribe & Share: Spotify: Christ For You Português: Cristo Para Você Website: ZionWG.org Looking for a Lutheran Church near you? Support the preaching of God’s Word

Confirmation | What Do Lutherans Believe About The Son of God?

Each class walks through what makes Lutheran doctrine distinct from other Christian denominations, following the chapters of the book The Lutheran Difference. Designed for youth in confirmation instruction, this series also welcomes anyone who wants a clear, biblical, and Confessional understanding of what Lutherans believe and why. Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: Christ For You Spotify: Listen on Spotify Website: ZionWG.org/podcast Stay Connected: Email: PastorRojas@ZionWG.org Website: ZionWG.org If this strengthened your faith, share it with others and leave a review. Your support helps more people hear the faithful preaching of Christ crucified and risen for you.

The Barren Fig Tree | Luke 13:6–9 | Midweek Lent 1 (Pastor Fitzpatrick)

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Study | Postmodernism

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Bible Study | 1 Corinthians 10 (part 2) [Pastor Kress]

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