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076. Mark 1:21-28
Get PDFChapel Sermon by Daniel Mattson from Mark 1:21-28 on Monday, January 29, 2024
God Loves Me Dearly: An Advent Meditation on Hymnody
Get PDFHymnody has a knack for proclaiming the gospel to us anew in such a way that is both simple and profound. When we join our voices in song to our Triune God, we join the voices of countless generations praising Him and singing once more the story of His salvation in Jesus Christ. These beloved hymns of the Church are a powerful vehicle by which the gospel is once more placed upon our lips, heard with our ears, and inwardly digested in our hearts, so that we might know once more the saving work of Jesus Christ for us.
The Advent and Christmas seasons are especially a time where gathering together around word and song are of utmost importance to God’s people. The birth of Christ, once surrounded by so much song, continues to be surrounded today by the cries of God’s faithful people, praising Him for His promises fulfilled in this babe lying in a manger and hoping in His promises which will be fulfilled at His second coming in glory.
This devotion, going through the month of December, will guide us through many of our beloved hymns of Advent and Christmas, each of which point us once more to our Lord Jesus Christ, who comes to dwell among his people in the flesh so that we might dwell with him forever. Students from both our seminary communities have come together to write these devotions, each day focusing on a different hymn in our Lutheran Service Book, focusing on either a particular verse of the hymn, the hymn’s flow as a whole, or a Scripture passage it is based on.
We encourage you to make use of this devotion for yourself and your family, following along with the hymn in the hymnal (and even singing it together!). May we join Mary, Zechariah, Simeon, the angels, all the heavenly host, and all God’s people throughout the world as we sing once more:
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:14).https://scholar.csl.edu/osp/1026/thumbnail.jp
The Effects of Testimony in Seminars Through Cinemeducation, Biblical Narratives, Live Personal Testimony, and Journaling at Christ Lincoln Among Young Adults Learning to Share Testimony
Get PDFThis project explores the impact of various testimonial methods on young adults at Christ Lincoln, focusing on their ability to share personal testimonies. The study employs a multi-faceted approach, incorporating cinemeducation, biblical narratives, live personal testimonies, and journaling. Through a series of seminars and interviews, it was found that all these methods are impactful in building connections, strengthening faith, and deepening vulnerability, which in turn fosters relationships. The intertwining of God\u27s grand narrative with personal stories brought hope and encouragement to participants. The findings suggest that this integrative approach significantly improves participants\u27 confidence and effectiveness in sharing their testimonies, fostering a more profound connection with their faith and community. The study highlights that testimony breeds testimony, emphasizing the potential for these methods to be applied in broader educational and religious contexts to support personal and spiritual growth
097. Meet the Professor: Dr. Ryan Tinetti
No full textConcordia Seminary Dean of Theological Research and Publication Dr. Kevin Golden takes some time to introduce new faculty member Dr. Ryan Tinetti, who recently joined the Seminary as assistant professor of Practical Theology.
Tinetti previously served as pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Mich. (2018-24); Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Spokane, Wash. (2014-18); and Faith Lutheran Church in Seaside, Calif. (2010-14). He was a guest lecturer at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Praetoria, South Africa (2024), and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. (2024), and he is the author of the book “Preaching by Heart” (Cascade Press). Tinetti earned a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) (2019) from Duke University in Durham, N.C., and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) (2010) from Concordia Seminary. In 2005, Tinetti received a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. Learn more about Tinetti.https://scholar.csl.edu/cjc/1098/thumbnail.jp
Christian Politics Part 2
No full textDr. Biermann leads a class through what it means to be a citizen and a Christian in today\u27s political environment.https://scholar.csl.edu/lbichristian_politics/1001/thumbnail.jp