Issues, Etc. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 11/4/25 (3084)
Nov 4, 2025
Pr. Sean Daenzer, the Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, dives deep into the themes of resurrection and God’s eternal promises. He contrasts cultural attitudes toward resurrection with the hope Christians hold dear. Sean breaks down key scriptural readings, highlighting the significance of God’s name in Exodus and the universal call to praise in Psalms. He discusses the Sadducees’ challenge to Jesus, illuminating the distinct nature of resurrection life, and emphasizes the believer's resilience through tribulations.
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Already Raised, Yet Awaiting
- Paul writes as if the resurrection already happened to express overlapping ages: we live in both the old era and the new life in Christ now.
- That present possession by faith doesn't negate the future general resurrection at the last day.
Sadducees And Modern Skepticism
- Sadducees mirror modern skepticism by denying resurrection and preferring a cynical religion.
- Jesus replies from Scripture, insisting God is "not the God of the dead, but of the living."
Endure By Clinging To Promises
- Expect hardship before Christ's return and cling to God's promises as comfort.
- Use that hope to endure and to continue finishing well in faith and works.
