Issues, Etc. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 11/10/25 (3142)
Nov 10, 2025
Pr. Sean Daenzer, the Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, dives into the rich themes of the lectionary for the upcoming Sunday. He discusses Jesus' warnings in Luke 21 regarding judgment and temple prophecies. Pr. Daenzer highlights Psalm 121's promise of divine help and links it to Christ as the enduring temple. He emphasizes the significance of sacrificial service in the Christian life, urges prayers for pastors, and addresses the challenges of persecution and steadfastness in faith, ultimately reminding listeners of the unchanging power of Christ's words.
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Christ's Words Endure Forever
- Jesus' words endure even when heaven and earth pass away, making Christ the true temple and lasting refuge.
- Trusting and clinging to Christ's word lets believers pass through judgment and stand firm until the last day.
Day Of The Lord: Judgment And Salvation
- The Day of the Lord combines judgment and salvation, first seen in Christ's first advent and fully at his return.
- Those who fear the Lord benefit like calves leaping; the Son of Righteousness brings healing and joy amid judgment.
Creation Joins In God's Final Salvation
- Psalm 98 images the whole creation rejoicing at God's salvation and judgment, anticipating both incarnation and final righting of wrongs.
- The psalm ties Christ's right arm to revealed salvation for nations and the coming righteous judgment.
