Holton Evangelical Lutheran Church

Holton Evangelical Lutheran Church Holton Evangelical Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod
and is in fellowship with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

06/07/2026

"Say It Out Loud: God Loves Sinners" - 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Hymns: 738, Psalm 119C, 578, 654, 896

June 5 (pgs. 190–192 “The weight of… I have chosen.”): The Queen of Sheba had heard the reports. She had heard about Sol...
06/05/2026

June 5 (pgs. 190–192 “The weight of… I have chosen.”): The Queen of Sheba had heard the reports. She had heard about Solomon's wisdom, his kingdom, and the magnificent things God had done through him. But hearing about something from a distance is not the same as seeing it for yourself. So she made the long journey to Jerusalem to find out whether the stories were true. When she arrived, she discovered that the reports had not been exaggerated. In fact, she said: “The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom was true. But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes.”
What is especially striking is where her visit ultimately leads. She does not simply praise Solomon. She praises the LORD. The queen recognizes that Solomon's wisdom is a gift from God and that Israel's prosperity is evidence of God's faithfulness to His people.
That observation reminds us of something important. God's blessings are not meant to terminate on us. They are meant to point beyond us. When people saw Solomon's wisdom, they were meant to think about the God who gave it. The same is true for us. Whether God has entrusted us with abilities, opportunities, resources, or influence, those gifts are ultimately opportunities to reflect His goodness. The Queen of Sheba traveled many miles seeking wisdom. Today, we have access to something even greater. In Christ, God has revealed His wisdom and salvation to the world, inviting all people to know Him and trust in His promises.

June 4 (pgs. 188–190 “When Solomon had… her own country.”): After Solomon finished his prayer, the LORD appeared to him ...
06/04/2026

June 4 (pgs. 188–190 “When Solomon had… her own country.”): After Solomon finished his prayer, the LORD appeared to him and gave both a promise and a warning. God affirmed that He had chosen the Temple, but He also reminded Solomon that the future of the nation would depend on whether the people remained faithful to Him. Among the words God spoke are some of the best-known in the Old Testament: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways…”
These words were originally spoken to Israel, God's covenant people. Yet they reveal something enduring about God's character.
The LORD does not delight in judgment. He desires repentance. He calls people back to Himself, promising mercy to those who turn to Him in faith. That pattern appears throughout Scripture. Again and again, God's people wander. Again and again, He calls them to return. And again and again, He proves Himself ready to forgive.
The challenge of this passage is not simply to notice Israel's need for repentance. It is to recognize our own. Humility is rarely natural to us. We would rather justify ourselves than confess our sins. Yet God's invitation remains open. The path back to Him is not through pride or self-reliance. It is through repentance and trust in His mercy. And that mercy is exactly what He delights to give.

June 3 (pgs. 186–188 “Then Solomon stood… temple of God.”): When the Temple was completed and the people were gathered, ...
06/03/2026

June 3 (pgs. 186–188 “Then Solomon stood… temple of God.”): When the Temple was completed and the people were gathered, Solomon stood before the LORD and prayed. It is one of the longest prayers recorded in Scripture, and what stands out is not Solomon's confidence in the building itself, but his humility before God. In fact, Solomon asks a remarkable question: “But will God really dwell on earth with humans? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain you.”
Solomon understood that no building, no matter how magnificent, could contain the Creator of heaven and earth. The Temple was not important because God needed a house. It was important because God had chosen to place His Name there and to meet His people through His promises.
That remains true today. We sometimes associate God's presence with particular places—a church building, a sanctuary, a favorite retreat, or a special moment in our lives. Those places can be wonderful gifts. Yet God's presence is not limited to a location. The God who cannot be contained by heaven itself has chosen to draw near to His people through His Word and promises. That is what gave the Temple its significance. And that is what gives us confidence today—not that we can reach up to God, but that He has graciously come to us.

June 2 (pgs. 185–186 “When all the… and blessed them.”): After years of planning and construction, the day finally arriv...
06/02/2026

June 2 (pgs. 185–186 “When all the… and blessed them.”): After years of planning and construction, the day finally arrived. The Temple was finished, and the Ark of the Covenant—the visible reminder of God's presence among His people—was brought into the Most Holy Place. Priests, Levites, musicians, and worshipers gathered for a celebration unlike any Israel had seen before. As the singers and musicians praised the LORD, they repeated a simple refrain: “He is good; his love endures forever.” Those words appear again and again throughout Scripture because they express a truth God's people never outgrow.
Generations change.
Circumstances change.
Kingdoms rise and fall.
But the steadfast love of the LORD remains.
The people gathered that day had experienced God's faithfulness in many different ways. Some remembered the wilderness journey. Others remembered the conquest of the Promised Land. Still others had lived through David's reign and now saw Solomon sitting on the throne. Their stories were different, but their confession was the same: "The LORD is good."
That remains the confession of Christians today. We may not all share the same experiences, but we share the same faithful God. His goodness is not measured by whether life is easy. It is revealed most clearly in His promises and ultimately in the salvation He has given us through Christ.

June 1 (pgs. 183–185 “Because his father's… house of God.”): David had dreamed of building a temple for the LORD, but Go...
06/01/2026

June 1 (pgs. 183–185 “Because his father's… house of God.”): David had dreamed of building a temple for the LORD, but God had given that task to Solomon. Now, as the new king settles into his reign, he begins the work his father could only prepare for.
The scale of the project is impressive. Thousands of workers are organized. Cedar is brought from Lebanon. Stone is quarried and shaped. Years of planning begin to take visible form. Yet the most important part of the story is not the building itself.
The temple mattered because it would be a place where God promised to place His Name among His people. It was a visible reminder that the LORD had not abandoned Israel. He desired to dwell among them and bless them.
That truth still matters today. It is easy to think that God is present only in extraordinary places or dramatic moments. But throughout Scripture, God repeatedly shows His desire to be with His people. The temple pointed forward to an even greater reality: God coming to dwell among us in Christ. As Solomon began laying stone upon stone, God was already carrying out a much larger plan—one that would ultimately bring salvation to the world.

05/31/2026

"Understanding the Trinity" Matthew 28:16-20
Hymns: 483, Psalm 8, 586, 612, 929

Happy Trinity Sunday!!
05/31/2026

Happy Trinity Sunday!!

May 29 (pgs. 181–183 “Whoever pursues righteousness… build a temple.”): The Proverbs gathered in this section touch many...
05/29/2026

May 29 (pgs. 181–183 “Whoever pursues righteousness… build a temple.”): The Proverbs gathered in this section touch many parts of ordinary life. They speak about honesty, patience, self-control, generosity, anger, diligence, and the way our words affect other people.
Taken together, they paint a picture of wisdom that is deeply practical. Wisdom is not merely knowing the right thing to say. It is learning how to live faithfully day by day, especially in the small choices that rarely seem dramatic at the time. One proverb says: “Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.”
That pursuit is important. Scripture describes wisdom less as something we instantly possess and more as something we continue learning to seek. Over time, our habits shape our character. The way we speak, the way we treat people, the way we respond under pressure—these things slowly reveal what is happening in the heart.
That is why Proverbs so often points us back to the fear of the LORD. Wisdom is not simply self-improvement. It begins with reverence for God and a desire to live in ways that reflect His goodness. And while none of us does that perfectly, these readings encourage us to keep growing in wisdom with humility, patience, and trust in the God who continues to guide His people.

May 28 (pgs. 180–182 “My son, do not… store up their wisdom.”): One of the recurring themes in Proverbs is trust. Not si...
05/28/2026

May 28 (pgs. 180–182 “My son, do not… store up their wisdom.”): One of the recurring themes in Proverbs is trust. Not simply believing that God exists, but learning to rely on Him in the ordinary decisions and uncertainties of life. That is why these verses have meant so much to so many people over the years: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…”
We naturally want clarity. We want to know where a decision will lead, how a situation will turn out, or whether the path ahead will be difficult. Yet much of life unfolds without that kind of certainty.
Proverbs gently reminds us that wisdom is not found in controlling every outcome. It begins with recognizing that God sees more clearly than we do.
That kind of trust does not usually develop all at once. It grows gradually through prayer, through time in God’s Word, and through remembering His faithfulness in seasons when we could not yet see what He was doing. Often, we only recognize His guidance fully when we look back. And still, He remains faithful while we are walking forward.

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Holton, MI
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