Bethlehem Lutheran Church

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  • Baptism of Our Lord

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    Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Readings: Genesis 1:1-5| Romans 6:1-11 | Mark 1:4-11 Text: Mark 1:4-11 Now, you may think this is ten days late, but today we’re going to talk about beginnings.  In the Beginning – Genesis 1:1-5 The Old Testament reading is the very beginning of the Bible.  In fact, that’s the first Word written in…

  • Baptism of Our Lord (Matthew 3:13-17)

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    Among the many mysteries of Christmas is that God was born.  This was something that many—trying to use their reason—couldn’t wrap their heads around.  God fully embraced our human nature in Jesus Christ: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen His glory” (John 1:14). Another is that God revealed this…

  • Baptized into Grace (Matt. 3:13-17)

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    Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Baptism of Our Lord + January 8, 2017 Text: Matthew 3:13-17 If you follow the news, it can be overwhelming—shootings, bombings, betrayals of trust, and political unrest (just to name a few).  One common theme in all of these is the thirst for justice.  We want to see ISIS destroyed,…