Author Archives: David Nuottila

The upper room

Posted on March 24, 2016 by David Nuottila

John 13:1-38, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 If we were in the upper room the night Jesus was handed over, we would have been in the same boat as the apostles. There is no way they could have imagined the unfolding of … Continue reading →

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By what authority?

Posted on March 22, 2016 by David Nuottila

Mark 11:27-33 The day after Jesus drove the merchants and traders out of the temple, the chief priests, scribes and elders of the temple put Jesus on the spot, questioning his authority to do such things. They expected a direct … Continue reading →

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Hosanna!

Posted on March 21, 2016 by David Nuottila

Luke 19:29-48 The Passion of our Lord, as it is read to the people of God, brings with it a range of emotions. In the early moments of the reading, crowds of people line the road that leads into the … Continue reading →

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Our thankful response

Posted on March 18, 2016 by David Nuottila

Hebrews 9:1-14 The Lutheran Church, like many others, is one of tradition. If you doubt this, ask a member of any congregation why it is they do something in a particular way. You will likely be met with the response, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to God’s table

Posted on March 13, 2016 by David Nuottila

1 Corinthians 11:23-34 Three young men, boys really, but mature for their age. These three each expressed a desire to know more about the Sacrament of the Altar, although that is not what they called it. They wanted to know … Continue reading →

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Make no distinctions

Posted on March 4, 2016 by David Nuottila

James 2:1-13 The hypothetical situation lifted up by James, that of two men from widely differing circumstances coming into the assembly, is something that happens often in the life of the Church. People from all walks of life, rich and … Continue reading →

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Proclaim the gospel

Posted on February 26, 2016 by David Nuottila

Matthew 2:1-12 The Christian mission is to preach the gospel throughout the earth so all people might realize God’s grace. It is a daunting task, to preach to the whole world, but God’s people must be diligent, for we never … Continue reading →

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Render to God

Posted on February 22, 2016 by David Nuottila

Mark 12:13-17 The Pharisees and Herodians were out to set a snare for Jesus; they wanted a way to charge and arrest him. In previous attempts, their plots could not stand in the light of God’s truth. With this latest … Continue reading →

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The power to preach

Posted on February 21, 2016 by David Nuottila

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 When Paul arrived in Thessalonica, most of the citizens had not yet heard of Jesus. Paul’s message was unlike any other they heard before.  Some might have thought him crazy to believe so earnestly a story of … Continue reading →

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Given for you

Posted on February 20, 2016 by David Nuottila

1 Corinthians 11:23-34 It was the first time the bread had been placed in her hands. The words she heard so many times before, having been said to others are finally said to her; “This is the body of Christ … Continue reading →

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