Issues, Etc. Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary) : Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Will Weedon, 11/5/25 (3093, Encore)
Nov 5, 2025
Pr. Will Weedon, assistant pastor and host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever, dives deep into the Sunday readings. He connects Genesis and John's Gospel, illustrating how God's word is vital in creation and human understanding. The discussion spans from spiritual warfare to the importance of trust in God's promises. Will emphasizes using scripture to combat despair, especially during life's final moments, while highlighting the power of faith driven by God's words. Don't miss his insights on hymns and the call to rejoice in Christ's promises!
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Word As Creative Deed
- God's word is a deed-word that creates what it says and accomplishes reality by speaking.
- Will Whedon emphasizes this divine creative power as central to both Genesis and the Gospel.
Creation Spoken Into Goodness
- Genesis 1 shows God shaping creation by speaking and repeatedly declaring it good.
- Will Whedon links this speaking-into-being to Jesus' authority in the Gospel.
Wear The Full Armor And Use God’s Word
- Put on the full armor of God and stand firm against spiritual schemes.
- Use the word of God as the sole offensive weapon against the enemy.
