Burden & Blessing

As we come to the end of another Lenten season, Pastors Rob Sauers and Nathanael Mayhew discuss and describe the connection and celebration of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday (with Tenebrae) and Easter Vigil. These three services were once seen and celebrated as one service, beginning on Manudy Thursday, continuing on Good Friday and concluding with the Easter vigil on Saturday evening. They will describe the unique but powerful tradition associated with a Good Friday tenebrae service, or service of shadows which is also an ancient service, and the Easter vigil which points us to Easter. Learn more about these beautiful and meaningful services which are are often lost in our modern celebrations of the death and resurrection of our Savior.  

source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/cpr-discussing-holy-week-services-and-the-triduum/

How does Matthew differ from the other Gospels as he describes the events of Holy Week? During this Lenten study of Matthew’s Gospel, Pastors Ben Libby and Nathanael Mayhew will highlight some of the unique features of Matthew’s description of the final events of Christ life and ministry. Fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies play an important role. The words of Jesus take on a very small role, but the words of Jesus that He does record are directed to the Jewish people and the work which Jesus came to accomplish for them and all. Deepen your appreciation of Matthew and his perspective of Christ’s suffering and death in this Lenten study!

source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/bible-study-holy-week-in-matthew/

The Lenten season is often described as one of renewal. In our word of the week we will consider the word renew and consider its relation to the season of Lent. As sinful human beings we need to be “re”newed. We are not to be conformed to the world, but transformed by the renewing of our mind. The world distracts us from the work of God. It is God’s work to bring about this renewal in us through His Holy Spirit. This comes about through the power of God and working in His Word and Sacraments. During Lent, this should be our focus. Hearing His Word. Receiving His Sacrament. Through these Means of Grace we will be renewed in mind and spirit.

source https://burdenblessing.podbean.com/e/word-of-the-week-renew/