Skip to main content
#
St. Peter Lutheran Church
home
contact us
our facebook page youtube
Donate

Online Videos -> Orders -> Sermoncast -> Blog

Study & Share Sermon Blog

This is Pastor Jared's weekly sermon info and his weekly Study and Share devotional Bible study. Unless otherwise noted all sermons and studies are copyright Jared Stillions 2020-2023. The devotional Bible studies may be reproduced & shared for personal, non-sale use, provided this copyright notice is included. The studies are formatted two to a page to make sharing it easier. Weekly posts go live at 9:00 AM on Sundays. 

You can find his sermon podcast on the sermon-cast page. Check back each Sunday for new content. The podcast will soon be listed with major services. 
Why not put them on the same page? Due to limitations of our website builder.

By the way, here's the Lutheran Confessions, The Book of Concord, online and in the public domain. These writings, including Luther's Small & Large Catechisms are frequently referenced in these devotional studies. The Confessions are the historic doctrinal standard of the Lutheran Church and a faithful exposition of the Bible. You could say they are squared, leveled, and plumb by and to the Bible itself.  

Sunday, March 24 2024

Finish Line  
2 Samuel 7:1, 8-16   
God guaranteed the covenant, and so he guarantees its completion 

Current Series:
Guaranteed! 
God doesn’t go back on his word 

Study & Share Insert
...#5 Consider Genesis 2:15-17, 3:9-13, 4:8-11, 6:5-8, 8:21, 9:5-6; Leviticus 26:3-46; Jeremiah 11:7-10, 31:31-34; Mark 10:45; Romans 1:18-32, 5:12-17, 6:23; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22; Ephesians 1:7-8; Hebrews 9:15-26. How do these passages help you explain the necessity of Jesus’ death on the cross to someone else? Use your study Bible’s footnotes for additional help.

Download the rest (*.pdf) SS_2024-03-24_PalmPassion 

Posted by: Pr. Jared AT 09:00 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Thursday, March 21 2024

A Father's Son  
2 Samuel 7:1, 8-16   
Even after the throne is given up, a son will return for it 

Current Series:
Guaranteed! 
God doesn’t go back on his word 

Study & Share Insert
...#1 How do the following inform this promised kingdom? Note: in 2 Kings 24 the historic Davidic dynasty ends after 20 kings. See Genesis 3:9-15; Psalm 110; Isaiah 9:6-7; Matthew 1:1-18, 22:41-46; Luke 3:23-38, 20:41-44

Download the rest (*.pdf) SS_2024-03-17_Lent05 

Posted by: Pr. Jared AT 12:21 pm   |  Permalink   |  Email
Sunday, March 10 2024

Take as Prescribed  
Numbers 21:4-9   
Ignoring things or hiding doesn’t make them go away 

Current Series:
Guaranteed! 
God doesn’t go back on his word 

Study & Share Insert
...#1 What connections do you find between the Numbers reading & each of the others? Give attention to the comparison that looking at the raised serpent for healing (v8) is like looking up at the cross for healing. Hint: look for themes, parallel ideas, inversions, reversals, similarities, extensions, metaphors, actions, vocabulary, grammar, etc. See Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21

Download the rest (*.pdf) SS_2024-03-10_Lent04 

Posted by: Pr. Jared AT 09:00 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Sunday, March 03 2024

Law & Order  
Exodus 20:1-17   
God’s Law orders everyday life for our benefit 

Current Series:
Guaranteed! 
God doesn’t go back on his word 

Study & Share Insert
...#6 Our society today defines freedom as “no constraints,” yet the Judeo-Christian tradition defines it as “ability to do good/right.” How do the 10 Commandments seek to bind/constrain us or encourage us toward goodness? Cite evidence from Exodus 20 & the Small Catechism explanation of the 10 Commandments

Download the rest (*.pdf) SS_2024-03-03_Lent03 

Posted by: Pr. Jared AT 09:00 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Sunday, February 25 2024

A Son’s Father 
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16   
In order to be a new father, Abraham must give up his old self 

Current Series:
Guaranteed! 
God doesn’t go back on his word 

Study & Share Insert
...#3 Consider v11 in your Bible & its footnotes. God’s Word makes the covenant & circumcision is the real symbol & common ritual (not a mere souvenir & celebration). How do you see this logic in other areas of your faith life? 

Download the rest (*.pdf) SS_2024-02-18_Lent02 

Posted by: Pr. Jared AT 09:00 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Sunday, February 25 2024

A Bad Heart 
Genesis 9:1-17   
Humankind’s heart is defective, God promises a new way and new heart 

Current Series:
Guaranteed! 
God doesn’t go back on his word 

Study & Share Insert
...#1 How do vv1-7 express a strong ethic for life, that life is a give from God, & that blood as sign of life belongs to God? See Exodus 21:28; Leviticus 17:11, 13-14; Deuteronomy 12:23-24; Numbers 35:31 

Download the rest (*.pdf) SS_2024-02-18_Lent01 

Posted by: Pr. Jared AT 06:00 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Sunday, February 11 2024

His Glory 
2 Corinthians 4:3-6   
The Holy Spirit shows us what others wish they could see 

Current Series:
God's Grandeur 
The Holy Spirit at work in our lives. 

Study & Share Insert
...#2 How do God’s people shine his light? See #1; Isaiah 9:2-7; Matthew 5:14-16; John 8:12-20 

Download the rest (*.pdf) SS_2024-02-11_Transfiguration 

Posted by: Pr. Jared AT 09:00 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Sunday, February 04 2024

Our Hope 
Psalm 147:1-12, 21c (Lutheran Book of Worship/ Book of Common Prayer translation)   
The Holy Spirit heals broken hearts, minds, spirits, & bodies 

Current Series:
God's Grandeur 
The Holy Spirit at work in our lives. 

Study & Share Insert
...#2 How does this Psalm & specifically v12 encourage trust in God’s people, even when things are looking down? See Psalm 33:18, 22, 35:27; Isaiah 62:1-4; Zephaniah 3:17; Malachi 3:16-17; 1 Peter 1:13-17, 3:4

Download the rest (*.pdf) SS_2024-02-04_Epi05 

Posted by: Pr. Jared AT 09:00 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Saturday, February 03 2024

Our Amazement 
Mark 1:21-28   
The Holy Spirit prevails over the many spirits drawing us away from God & equips us to resist the evil touching our lives. 

Current Series:
God's Grandeur 
The Holy Spirit at work in our lives. 

Study & Share Insert
...#1 What is the point of the so-called “messianic secret” whereby Jesus prevents others from “testifying” to his powers (v24)? In other words, how do we ultimately recognize his power? See 1:34, 40-45, 3:11-12, 4:11, 7:31-37, 8:22-30, 9:2-9, 10:45, 15:33-39; see also Matthew 16:16-17; John 6:25-27, 16:13; Small Catechism: Creed II, available bookofconcord.org 

Download the rest (*.pdf) SS_2024-01-28_Epi04 

Posted by: Pr. Jared AT 11:12 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Sunday, January 21 2024

Our Security 
Mark 1:14-20   
The Holy Spirit compels John the Baptizer, the prophet Jonah, & us to take a risk 

Current Series:
God's Grandeur 
The Holy Spirit at work in our lives. 

Study & Share Insert
...#1 Look carefully at vv14-15; what can you learn about the gospel/good news? Hint- look for 6 things. See Matthew 4:17; Luke 24:47; Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 1:17-18; Galatians 1:3-5 to expand your list.

Download the rest (*.pdf) SS_2024-01-21_Epi03 

Posted by: Pr. Jared AT 09:00 am   |  Permalink   |  Email

St. Peter Lutheran Church
100 N Promenade St | Hallettsville, TX 77964 | (361) 798-2808