Dan over at Necessary Roughness has the newest Time Out: Time Out, Episode 84 posted.
The Scripture reading for this episode is Mark 7 with commentary from the Kretzmann Commentary Series. The hymn this time is “Who Trusts in God A Strong Abode” found on page 714 in the Lutheran Service Book.
Dan makes the case that “Mark 7 has all sorts of Gospel goodness in it. First Christ calls out the Pharisees for setting up rules that actually get in the way of hearing the word of God and obeying it. He then, by His word, declares all foods clean. Third, the faith of the Gentile receives the word of the Lord and responds according what is promised to you and me so that her daughter may be relieved of a demon. Finally, through his word, “Be opened!” He makes the deaf-mute hear and speak.”
The hymn “Who Trusts in God A Strong Abode” is a proclamation of security. Jesus’ saving merit is our hope and consolation, our defense against what we encounter in this life.
Be sure to stop by, say howdy, and thank Dan for doing such a great job on Time Out, Episode 84!
Previous Time Out episodes:
Time Out Episode 76
Time Out Episode 77
Time Out Episode 78
Time Out Episode 79
Time Out Episode 80
Time Out Episode 81
Time Out Episode 82
Time Out Episode 83
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