Tag: Luke 16:1-13

  • Ninth Sunday after Trinity

    Ninth Sunday after Trinity

    Readings: 2 Samuel 22:26–34 | 1 Corinthians 10:6–13 | Luke 16:1–9 Text: Luke 16:1-13 Luke 15 is one of the most popular chapters in this Gospel.  It’s refreshing to hear the parables of the Shepherd who seeks out the lost sheep, “And on His shoulder gently laid, And home rejoicing brought me.” (LSB 709:3).  We…

  • Ninth Sunday after Trinity (Luke 16:1-13)

    Ninth Sunday after Trinity (Luke 16:1-13)

    Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Ninth Sunday after Trinity + August 18, 2019 Text: Luke 16:1-13  “For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light.” They say, “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” This was the manager’s tactic: that through tipping the scales…

  • Ninth Sunday after Trinity (Luke 16:1-13)

    Ninth Sunday after Trinity (Luke 16:1-13)

    Bethlehem Lutheran & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon & Sweet Home, OR Ninth Sunday after Trinity + July 29, 2018 Text: Luke 16:1-13 Our Lord says, “The one who is faithful over little is also faithful over much.”  The concept of firstfruits is found throughout the Bible, but it’s not something we often hear much about. …