The Synoptic Problem

What is known as "The Synoptic Problem" refers to the remarkable parallelism of the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Synoptic means seen with the same eye. An interesting and very descriptive illustration of this issue can be seen by going to the following site:

http://www.crivoice.org/synoptic.html

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Sunday, March 14, 2010

Sermon: Growing Up in Christ, Reaching Out and Transforming a Nation

Preacher: The Rev. Laura Krauss

Scripture Text: Luke 15: 1-10
1 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them." 3 So he told them this parable: 4 "Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? 5 When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, "Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.' 7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. 8 "Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? 9 When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, "Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.' 10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

Question to Ponder: Pastor Laura has returned from her sojourn in Guyana. Come and hear some adventures; what she lost and what she found.

Extension of Sermon Series - Sun 7Mar'10

Lord, I Believe - Help my Unbelief

 

Interactive sermon series concludes this Sunday

 Come, and bring a friend!

 

Our sermon conversation on the Holy Spirit last Sunday proved so lively that we need to extend our interactive series by another week! By reflecting on Jesus' words in John's Gospel last Sunday, we made the surprising discovery that the phrase

I believe in the Holy Ghost

simply means

I believe God is present wherever people love one another like Jesus did.

 

In the final segment of our joint exploration of our Christian faith this Sunday, we will continue to reflect on the practical implications of that fundamental Christian conviction as expressed in the ancient words of the Apostles' Creed.

I believe in the Holy Ghost;

the holy catholic Church;

the communion of saints;

the forgiveness of sins;

the resurrection of the body;

 and the life everlasting.

 

In preparation for our sermon conversation, I invite you to ponder the following questions:

·         What does it mean to be a saint? Have you ever met a saint personally? Are you a saint?

·         What does it mean to forgive?

·         What is your hope for the future?

As we have experienced over the past five weeks, the open conversation format also presents a wonderful opportunity to invite a neighbor or friend who may have lots of questions - and some answers too - about church and the Christian faith. Bring them along to our concluding conversation.

See you on Sunday,

Pastor Reinhard