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Today’s gospel combines a saying that makes many of us uncomfortable with a story we find comforting. Jesus’ saying on divorce is another of his rejections of human legislation in favor of the original intent of God’s law. Jesus’ rebuke of the disciples who are fending off the children should challenge us as well. What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God as a child does? Our service will be live-streamed from Cross of Glory Lutheran Church starting at 8:30am. Watch online by clicking the image above. The bulletin for this service can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18nQaTLFnRymQ1Or7oYtxgk_e_QGdxzBb/view?usp=sharing

The rich man who comes to ask Jesus what he should do to inherit eternal life is a good man, sincere in his asking. Mark’s gospel is alone in saying that Jesus looked on him and loved him. Out of love, not as judgment, Jesus offers him an open door to life: sell all you own and give it to the poor. Our culture bombards us with the message that we will find life by consuming. Our assemblies counter this message with the invitation to find life by divesting for the sake of the other. Our service will be live-streamed from Atonement Lutheran Church starting at 10:30 am. Watch online by clicking the image above. The bulletin for this service can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/153heTvqZWslm3z_mHEUUFXgC5WTcBxbF/view?usp=sharing