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A Congregation at Prayer ~ The Table of Duties: To Husbands

4/24/2016

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CATECHESIS NOTES FOR THE WEEK—To Husbands--Chief among the offices that God has established in the creation of man are the offices of husband and wife.  A husband is a man, joined in love to his wife in marriage, who cares for her and “cultivates” life with her in the procreation of children.  When the Apostle Peter directs, “Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers,” he is reminding husbands that their wives have been given an office by God that places them in a subordinate position to them.  It would be very easy for the husband, corrupted by the sinful flesh as he is, to take advantage of his headship and the wife’s position of subordination to him.  He is to “be considerate” of the position that God gave her and be husband to her in selfless love.  Although they are not both in the same office, they are, nevertheless, equal “heirs of the gracious gift of life” in Christ Jesus.  If he does not believe that, then his prayers, which include the ministration of his office as a husband, will be “hindered.” The essential disposition of the husband to the wife is contained in the passage from Colossians: “Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.”  Here the husband’s office is depicted as the office of Christ who cares for His bride the Church, as it is also in Ephesians 5:22-33.  Christ loves His bride by laying down His life for her and by covering her sins with His blood.  He is never harsh with her who is “bone of His bone and flesh of His flesh, but nourishes and cares for her as His own body.”  The office of husband finds its identity in Christ, the Church’s Bridegroom.—Excerpted from Lutheran Catechesis, p.376
A Congregation at Prayer – April 26-May 2, 2016 – Table of Duties: To Husbands
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A Congregation at Prayer ~ The Table of Duties: Of Citizens

4/17/2016

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CATECHESIS NOTES FOR THE WEEK—Of Citizens--This section of the Table of Duties teaches us that citizens are not only to honor the civil government, but they are also to participate fully in the society.  Christians, governed by the Word of God, their faith in Christ, and their understanding of the distinction between the two kingdoms, are encouraged to participate in civic discourse, run for public office, serve in the military, and volunteer in the community.  Their faith in Christ manifests itself in acts of charity and mercy for the temporal support of their neighbors in need.  In addition to paying taxes and obeying the laws of the land, Christians are called to pray for their rulers, participate in the general welfare of the nation, and “to be ready to do whatever is good.”—Excerpted from Lutheran Catechesis, p. 374
A Congregation at Prayer – April 19-25, 2016 – Table of Duties: Of Citizens
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A Congregation at Prayer ~ The Table of Duties: Of Civil Government

4/10/2016

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CATECHESIS NOTES FOR THE WEEK—Of Civil Government--We are reminded of the important role of the civil government in the secular kingdom every time we confess in the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds that Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilate.  The phrase “under Pointius Pilate” means “under God” because the governing authorities have been instituted by God.  God works His will through them, even when they be evil.  This requires faith in the Lord who promises to work His will, even though we may not understand why or how He will do it.  Jesus submitted Himself to the governing authorities in His Passion.  Although these authorities were evil and unbelieving, God accomplished His will through the administration of their office.  Though Pilate did not believe in Christ, he nevertheless spoke on God’s behalf when he declared Jesus to be the innocent King of the Jews, and when he sentenced Jesus to death by crucifixion.  Our salvation was won for us when the Son submitted Himself to the judgment of the Roman governor in the secular kingdom.  Every time we confess that Jesus was “crucified under Pontius Pilate,” we should be reminded and strengthened by this to live faithfully under the civil authorities.
A Congregation at Prayer – April 12-18, 2016 – Table of Duties: Civil Government
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