Education at Emmanuel
LECTIONARY PLUS: Prepare for Worship This Sunday.
This week’s readings—Romans 3:19–28 and John 18:31–36—invite us to reflect on truth and freedom. “The truth will make you free.” But what is truth? Though we are all sinners, faith saves us. These passages call us back to the core biblical truths that set us free—the power of truth as the source of real freedom. They remind us to return to the basics of faith: receiving God’s blessings and favor, not through our own works, but through what God has done for us in Christ. This message stands at the very heart of the Reformation, of the Lutheran church, and of every sermon and prayer—we depend fully on Christ. Watch the video as Pastor Bliese shares his reflections on these powerful texts.
Watch the video, and then join Pastor Lillejord on Sunday to hear more of his thoughts and insights during worship.
THIS WEEK’S SUNDAY FORUM! Reformation Sunday: Telling the Sotry of our Identity. In this week’s Sunday Forum, we’ll explore the history of the Reformation and the life of Martin Luther. Together, we’ll reflect on how this pivotal story has shaped our identity as Lutherans. We’ll also learn how Luther used the “Luther Rose” as a symbol to summarize the Gospel message—grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone—reminding us that we are saved by grace through faith, entirely through the work of Christ.
Watch the video, and then join Pastor Bliese, this Sunday for a discussion about Ethics.
JOIN OUR GROWING GROUP FOR HAPPY HOUR ON MONDAYS AT 4:00 PM BY ZOOM.
Join us on Monday, October 27, at 4:00 PM for Happy Hour on Zoom! Together we’ll enjoy conversation about Sunday’s sermon and continue our discussion of the series House of David—this week focusing on Episode 6.
Featured Wine: Castle di Amorosa
This growing group is a wonderful way to share good company, meaningful conversation, and a glass of wine—all from the comfort of your home.
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY EACH WEEK AT 10:30 AM.
In today’s class they discussed Rob Bell’s book, “What is the Bible”, chapters 39 and 40. Join us next week, October 30th, at 10:30 AM ET in the Learning Center (or by Zoom) for a specia Bible study led by Edie Cole, focusing on Katie Luther, the remarkable wife of Martin Luther.
Click here for today’s notes from class.