Pentecost 17 Date: September 23, 2012
Theme: Jesus – The Divider
– Luke 12:49-53
(Guest Preacher: Pastor Wayne Eichstadt)
The Order of Worship: Bulletin
Liturgy: TLH, p 5 ff (Also available on laminated sheet in pew)
Hymns:
WS 748 : Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 
WS 759 : These Are the Facts
TLH 364 : How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
TLH 52 : Almighty Father, Bless the Word
Scripture Readings:
Jeremiah 23:23-29
Hebrews 12:1-13
Sermon Theme:
Jesus – The Divider
I. Jesus’ truth creates division
II. False peace promotes a false Christ
III. Unity of the Spirit sets apart God’s children
Luke 12:49-53
49 “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished! 51 Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. 52 For from now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two against three. 53 Father will be divided against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.” (NKJVTM)
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