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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, August 29 2021

Generous Works
James 1:17-27
Every generous act comes from the Father; our good works are the gift of God the Father!

Current Series:
Authentic Generosity
God's a giver and his economy is one of gift giving

Study & Share Insert:
...#4 Surely a spiritual mirror (v23f) would show us our sins as well as our righteousness in Jesus (“put on Christ” like a robe Romans 13:14; Galatians 3:27; Ephesians4:2; Colossians 3:10-12). How would forgetting either one lead to failure when facing temptation or trying times (cf. James 1:12-16)? How will remembering both help you in everyday life? See 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 1 Peter 5:8-9; 2 Peter 2:9

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Sunday, August 22 2021

Bridges Time
John 6:56-69
Go to him with the words of life or choose between various deadly dilemmas, predicaments, & quagmires

Current Series:
The Heavenly Meal
Prepare us Lord to feast on the Bread of Life

Study & Share Insert:
...#2 How does the Old Testament reading (Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18) connect with this portion of John 6? What do John 5:16-24, 39-47, 8:12-59 add to the decision to desert Jesus & choose something else? 

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Sunday, August 15 2021

Bridges Time
John 6:51-58
He has helped his servant, according to his promise of mercy made to Abraham and his descendants forever

Current Series:
The Heavenly Meal
Prepare us Lord to feast on the Bread of Life

Study & Share Insert:
...#5 It seems our contemporary culture is more upset by Jesus’ claims of particularity & exclusivity rather than his langue about flesh & blood. How does John 6:51-58 connect with John 3:13-21? How do the seven I Am statements (6:35, 8:12, 10:9, 10:11, 14, 11:25, 14:6, 15:1, 5) help you speak clearly to others about Jesus as the only savior who brings us forgiveness, life, & salvation?

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Sunday, August 08 2021

Points Us to Jesus
John 6:35, 41-51
We “misunderestimate” Jesus if we think he is anything other than truly God & truly human
 

Current Series:
The Heavenly Meal
Prepare us Lord to feast on the Bread of Life

Study & Share Insert:
...#1 How does the Ephesians 4:25--5:2 reading (esp. vv29, 32) connect with John 6:49-51?

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Sunday, August 01 2021

Calls Us to Belief
John 6:24-35
What must we do? It’s a gift- believe it!

Current Series:
The Heavenly Meal
Prepare us Lord to feast on the Bread of Life

Study & Share Insert:
...#2 How does Jesus challenge & change the crowd’s perception of “work” (vv27-29)? See (cf. Mark 10:17-22) John 1:10-13, 3:17-21; Acts 13:38-39; Romans 3:20-22, 28; Galatians 2:16, 3:10-14, 24; Ephesians 2:8-9; see also Hosea 6:6

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Sunday, July 25 2021

Feeds Us
John 6:1-21
God feeds his people: with manna, with loaves & fish, with grace

Current Series:
The Heavenly Meal
Prepare us Lord to feast on the Bread of Life

Study & Share Insert:
...#1 This is the only miracle in all four Gospels. Compare & contrast the accounts. What stands out to you? What new details do you notice? If you were on a jury, how well would these four witnesses convince you it happened as they testified? See Matthew 14:14-21; Mark 6:34-44; Luke 9:11-17

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Sunday, July 11 2021

Extends to His Disciples
Mark 6:1-16
Sent in his name, with his power, to accomplish his mission

Current Series:
Power of God...
The Power of God is in the name of Jesus

Study & Share Insert:
...#2 We might say that King Herod has a guilty conscience. What connections do you find with John the Baptizer’s work (1:1-11, 14, 6:27-29)? What about Elijah (v15; 1 Kings 17:8-24, 18:17-18, 19:8-10, 21:11-19)? 

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Sunday, July 04 2021

To Heal
Mark 5:21-24a, 35-43
To us, death is the end; to Jesus, it’s only sleeping

Current Series:
Power of God...
The Power of God is in the name of Jesus

Study & Share Insert:
...#4 It’s often said that Christians need not fear death. What did Jesus teach (v35) this crowd? In what way do the following confirm this saying? See v39 above; Matthew 27:52; John 11:11, 13; Acts 7:60, 13:36; 1 Corinthians 11:30, 15:6, 18, 20, 51; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15; Revelation 14:13

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Sunday, June 27 2021

To Heal
Mark 5:24b-34
An intimate healing encounter, God’s power comes through human touch

Current Series:
Power of God...
The Power of God is in the name of Jesus

Study & Share Insert:
...#3 When Jesus says “your faith has made you well (v34)” he doesn’t mean the woman caused her own healing by some inward power of her own. Her faith is that which trusts in Jesus to receive his good gifts. How is her faith like your own- especially as you consider the sacraments?  See Small Catechism: Baptism, Office of the Keys, Lord’s Supper; SC available bookofconcord.org

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Sunday, June 20 2021

Storm vs. Calm
Mark 4:35-41
Perhaps we speak too soon when asking, “Hey God! Don’t you care?”

Current Series:
A Contrasting Kingdom
The Kingdom of God stands whole; it is not divided into parts

Study & Share Insert:
...#2 What would changing the first reading to Jonah 1:1--2:1 add to (or subtract from) your insights about the Gospel reading? What happens if you compare throwing Jonah overboard to Jesus’ death (cf. Matthew 12:38-41)? What about using Proverbs 30:1-5? See also Psalms 104:3, 135:7

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