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[Jesus] then began to teach [his disciples] that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. …Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said, “IfContinue reading “Christ’s Clear Words of Truth”

Living Hope is assisting other WELS churches in the Omaha area until their pastoral vacancies are filled. Pastor Helwig, Pastor Schell, and Pastor Jeske have worked out a schedule so that all congregations will be served with Word & Sacrament. It is a blessing to be able to help our fellow believers! Living Hope’s newContinue reading “Sunday Schedule”

Sunday mornings ~ new schedule begins Feb. 12 Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Schedule ✝️ Wednesday Lenten Services: A meal will be served at 6 PM.Worship Services will be held at 7 PM. Holy Week April 9 ~ Easter Sunday

Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.~ Psalm 73:25-26 Jesus’ story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 is a great illustration of the truths inContinue reading “Having It All”

Jesus’ Death, Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven Living Hope’s Lent and Easter Schedule

…how much more did…the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many.~ Romans 5:15 In 2014, author Boris Johnson wrote a book entitled, The Churchill Factor: How One Man Made History. In his book, Johnson makes the case that our present world would be a very differentContinue reading “One Man”

I lay my sins on Jesus, the spotless Lamb of God;he bears them all, and frees us from the accursed load.I bring my guilt to Jesus, to wash my crimson stainswhite in his blood most precious, till not a spot remains. I rest my soul on Jesus, this weary soul of mine;his right hand meContinue reading “I lay my sins on Jesus”

We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.~ 2 Corinthians 5:20,21 The Bible teaches that when Jesus suffered, he had done nothing to deserve it: Surely he took up ourContinue reading “Reconciled”

Whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law,so that every mouth may be silenced.  ~ Romans 3:19 If we are convinced of our innocence, we naturally want to defend ourselves when we are accused.  When we are accused by God’s law, the Commandments, of being guilty of sin we wantContinue reading “You have the right to remain silent”

Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.~ Mark 9:8 Peter, James, and John saw a glimpse of heaven–Jesus allowed his glory as God to be seen, Moses and Elijah miraculously appeared, and God the Father’s praise majestically echoed from the cloud! (Mark 9:2-8). But the next moment everyoneContinue reading “With Jesus I am Never Alone”

“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”~ John 15:13 In a few days, many will celebrate Valentine’s Day. It has become a day on which cards, flowers, and gifts are given as sentiments of love and friendship. Many of these gestures are true expressions of deepContinue reading “The Greatest Expression of Love”

“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdomContinue reading “Miraculous Comeback”