The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 6, 2022
We're glad and thankful you've come here to watch our service and worship the one true God!
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR TODAY
Old Testament: Isaiah 6:1–8
Psalm: Psalm 138
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 14:12b–20
Gospel: Luke 5:1–11
Psalm: Psalm 138
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 14:12b–20
Gospel: Luke 5:1–11
OUR THEME FOR WORSHIP TODAY
I really enjoy fishing, and our gospel for today is a favorite of mine for many reasons. It is an amazing “fish story” that is TRUE! Most of mine stories become a little suspect; the fish get bigger and more plentiful, but none of my stories are this amazing.
In this text, Jesus meets Peter and his fishing buddies where they are, at the end of a long night’s work. Jesus borrows Peter’s boat for a pulpit, then gives him real “hotspot” advice, and fills Peter’s nets with an astonishing number of fish. After all that, Jesus called Peter to follow him, which Peter immediately & obediently did, leaving behind his expensive boat, equipment and the valuable pile of fresh fish.
Jesus also has some fishing advice for you and me today, your nets will be full too!
I really enjoy fishing, and our gospel for today is a favorite of mine for many reasons. It is an amazing “fish story” that is TRUE! Most of mine stories become a little suspect; the fish get bigger and more plentiful, but none of my stories are this amazing.
In this text, Jesus meets Peter and his fishing buddies where they are, at the end of a long night’s work. Jesus borrows Peter’s boat for a pulpit, then gives him real “hotspot” advice, and fills Peter’s nets with an astonishing number of fish. After all that, Jesus called Peter to follow him, which Peter immediately & obediently did, leaving behind his expensive boat, equipment and the valuable pile of fresh fish.
Jesus also has some fishing advice for you and me today, your nets will be full too!
For today's Children's message and videos from previous Sundays, please click on this link.
Peace to you on this, the Lord's Day!
Pastor Mark
Pilgrim Lutheran Church, LCMS Burton, Michigan
office: 810.744.1188
mobile: 248.881.7627
Soli Deo Gloria
"Teach me O LORD, ...give me understanding, that I may keep Your law...” Psalm 119:33-34
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