The Plan

The Plan

Learning about God's Plan for Salvation at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church

Week 55 – The Last Supper

For many of us Maundy Thursday, the day before Jesus is crucified, is summed up by Jesus instituting Communion and washing His disciples’ feet. While those things happened on that day, Jesus did and said far more than those two particular events. John spends over 3 chapters recording Jesus’ words which were spoken the night He was arrested.  In those three chapters, Jesus speaks of many things, but a quick viewing will show that most of His words show love and concern for His immediate disciples and those of us who would believe in Him in the future. He prays over and over again that those who would be given faith in Him would be kept safe and remain faithful through the temptations they will face.

Luke 19:1-27

Zacchaeus was a wee little man, but he was a saved one

Week 54 – The beginning of the end that leads to a new beginning

Now that statement might be a very confusing title for a week of Bible readings… if it weren’t for the fact we are talking about God’s Son. You see, this week is the beginning of Jesus’ march to the cross. We start with our Savior riding into Jerusalem on a Donkey; something which had been predicted centuries before. Then we are unseen guests at the Last Supper where Jesus gives us the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

            These readings signal the beginning of the end of Jesus’ ministry. Still, as the title infers, these events are not the end of Jesus. Yes, Jesus is headed to the cross. Yes, He will die there just as he promised He would, but His journey does not end there. The cross is coming but so is the empty tomb.

Luke 18:1-14

The tax collector and the Pharisee

Luke 16:1-18

The Shrewd Manager

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Week 53 – The Messiah will return, but when?

Will you be ready when the Lord returns? It’s a good question and one that is asked in a couple different ways this week. On that last day, in Whom or what will you put your trust ? Will it be the things of this world or the Savior? On the last day will you be waiting for the Lord’s return or will you be caught completely by surprise? This week and always we are encouraged to be prepared and trust in the only One who saves.