Zion and Christ Lutheran Church

06/09/2026

. . . though ours is not nearly the tradition of Europe, early American builders have crafted some authentic marvels.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

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06/08/2026

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Blink and you will miss some masterful biblical interpretation and preaching in 1 Corinthians 1. Paul the Apostle is also Professor Paul the Bible Teacher.

Paul exemplifies how Jewish interpretation often worked. At the end of 1 Corinthians 1, he quotes a little section of Jeremiah 9:24, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” It can seem like almost a throwaway line, a kind of proverbial truth.

But, no. That little quote is an outstretched hand, fingers beckoning us, inviting us to walk backward to Jeremiah 9 and the surrounding verses.

See how Paul echoes and expands what Jeremiah says:

Jeremiah: Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom (9:23).
Paul: God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise (1:27).

Jeremiah: Let not the mighty man boast in his might (9:23).
Paul: God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong (1:27).

Jeremiah: Let not the rich man boast in his riches (9:23).
Paul: God chose what is low and despised in the world (1:28).

Jeremiah: I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness (9:24).
Paul: Christ Jesus became to us wisdom from God, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption (1:30).

Finally, having mirrored Jeremiah point by point (without ever telling us), Paul concludes by finally explicitly quoting the prophet, “As it is written, ‘Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord'” (1 Cor. 1:31).

It’s easy to miss what Paul has done, but not if you know Jeremiah 9. And even if you didn’t know Jeremiah 9, Paul’s quote from that chapter should send us running back to the broader context.

When we do, we see that the apostle has been interpreting and preaching on the Old Testament, using Jeremiah as the basis for preaching the cross of our Lord Jesus.

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We read Jeremiah 9 today in Bible in One Year. Join us at https://www.1517.org/oneyear

06/08/2026

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father. – Proverbs 17:6

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06/07/2026

June 7, 2026

06/07/2026

June 6, 2026 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and He said to him, "Follow Me."

06/06/2026

Q: How should I talk with children about the death of a family member and about death in general?
A: First, it is important to be honest. The Bible presents death as a tragic "reality of life" in a fallen world, and children (like adults) need to know and understand this. The prospect and reality of death, of course, can be frightening, sad, and painful for children as well as for adults. Therefore (secondly), children also need the reassurance of the Gospel message, communicated in clear, simple language they can understand. They need to know that Jesus Himself died on the cross to secure our victory over sin, death, and the devil (Romans 4:25; Col. 2:15). He rose triumphantly on Easter morning and, by His resurrection, has defeated death forever (1 Corinthians 15). Through His Word and Sacraments, He now shares His victory with all who believe (Romans 6:4-5; Luke 22:17-18). All those who trust in Jesus, who are baptized into His death and resurrection, will live forever with Him in heaven, where there is no more pain, suffering or death (Rev. 21:1-4). When Jesus comes again, we will be re-united with our Christian loved ones and with all believers to enjoy life in heaven forever with our loving, living Savior (John 11:23-27).
By the power of God's Spirit working through Word and sacrament, children, too, can cling with strong and simple faith to the precious promises God gives us regarding Christ's victory over sin and death (John 11:25-26; John 14:2-3; John 14:19, etc.). Sharing, memorizing and discussing these promises (and singing about them in treasured Easter hymns and songs) are wonderful ways of helping children deal with the death of a family member or general concerns about death.