Acts 1:1-2
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. (ESV)
Sacraments of the Resurrection
The Presentation of the Augsburg Confession
25 June 2010
Since Christ only departs from human sight by his ascension, he remains present with His church (Acts 1:1-2) through the Word and Sacraments. He is no less among us through these means of grace than he was when he bodily walked the dusty roads of Palestine. Now there is not seeing but only the teaching of the Word of God.
Leo the Great
"When all things were fulfilled which concerned the gospel preaching and the mysteries of the New Testament, our Lord Jesus Christ, on the fortieth day after the resurrection in the presence of the disciples, was raised into heaven, and terminated His presence with us in the body, to abide on the Father's right hand until the times divinely foreordained for multiplying the sons of the church are accomplished, and He comes to judge the living and the dead in the same flesh in which He ascended. And so that which till then was visible of our Redeemer was changed into sacraments, and that faith might be more excellent and stronger, sight gave way to doctrine, the authority of which was to be accepted by believing hearts enlightened with rays from above."
Prayer
Lord, be with Your people through the humble signs of the Word and Sacraments. Amen.
For all those looking for employment, that the Lord would provide for them work
For all who are suffering from cancer, that the Lord would grant them healing in body and peace in spirit
For the Nicaragua mission team of Memorial Lutheran Church, that the Lord would prosper their labor and keep them safe in their work
Art: PISANO, Andrea The Baptism of the Multitude 1330