The Son of David comes in gentle humility, “sitting on a donkey’s colt,” yet as the King of Israel “in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13–15). He comes to be lifted up in glory on the cross in order to cast out “the ruler of this world” and draw all people to Himself (John 12:23–32).
As disciples of Jesus, we recline at the table with Him to eat and drink in peace (Mark 14:18). In Him, we see “the God of Israel” (Ex. 24:10), and yet He does not lay His hand on us to punish us.
Good Friday calls for sober reflection on the cost of our redemption. Jesus, the Lamb of God, is led to the slaughter of His cross as the Sacrifice of Atonement for the sin of the world.
By the shed blood of Christ, eternal death has passed over us, and now we pass with Christ through death into life everlasting. For Christ the crucified One is risen!
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Council of Presidents is scheduled to meet on April 26-May 1, 2025.
The LCMS continues our year of church worker appreciation observances by thanking God for directors of parish music, one of the seven commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry.
2025 Midwest March for Life is Thursday, May 1, in Jefferson City, Mo.
The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet on May 1-2, 2025, in St. Louis.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Wyoming District Convention is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, to Saturday, May 3, in Casper, Wyo., at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center.
The LCMS continues a year of church worker appreciation observances by thanking God for school teachers, one of the seven commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry.
The LCMS Board for National Mission is scheduled to meet on Thursday, May 8, and on Friday, May 9, 2025.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Southeastern District Convention is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9, in Richmond, Va., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Richmond-Midlothian.