Truth Lutheran Church worship center is located at the corner of 5th and Kingwood Streets near downtown Brainerd.
Truth Lutheran Church extends an invitation to worship to all who are seeking a relationship with Jesus Christ. Worship is at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
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Chrisr the King Sunday
Lessons for November 24, 2024 FIRST READING: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
“In the first year of King Belshazzar of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head as he lay in bed. Then he wrote down the dream …” So begins Daniel 7, which marks the transition in the book from court stories that celebrate heroic faithfulness and portray God’s judgment on royal hubris to the apocalyptic half of the book, which represents kings and kingdoms as “great beasts.” In the story world, these empires are envisioned as ruling the known world after Daniel’s time. SECOND READING: Revelation 1:4b-8 John begins and ends this book as a letter. Literally, it is “to the seven churches that are in Asia”. Further, it is “from Jesus Christ”, who is: “the faithful witness”: he revealed the Father perfectly in his earthly life, and crowned this by the sacrifice of his life; “firstborn of the dead”: in his resurrection, he inaugurated a new era; and “ruler ...”: being now exalted, he has power over all creation. GOSPEL: John 18:33-37 This is part of John’s account of Jesus’ trial before Pilate. Now Pilate goes inside the praetorium and asks Jesus: are you the leader of a revolutionary movement? In return, Jesus asks him: Is this question your idea, based on what you have heard, or did others put you up to it? Pilate shows his scorn for Jews; the religious authorities seek your death, but what grounds are there for killing you? Comments have been prepared by Chris Haslam using reputable commentaries, and checked for accuracy by the Venerable Alan T Perry, of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton |
Sermons for Kids
Christ is the King
John 18:33-37 The crown is a symbol of power and authority. Who do you know that wears a crown? (Pause for responses.) A king or queen wears a crown, right? Being a king is different from being the president of a country. A president is elected by the people, but a king isn’t elected, he is born to be king. Have you seen the movie "The Lion King?" As a lion, Simba was born to be the "King of the Beasts." Simba sings, "I Just Can't Wait to Be King." Simba was anxious to become king because he didn't want anyone telling him what to do. He also wanted to tell everyone else what to do. Simba had a poor idea of what it means to be a king. The real role of a king is to look after the needs of his people. A good king is more concerned with caring for his people than he is in being served. During His last days on earth, Jesus was arrested and put on trial. When asked if He was a king, Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world." (Pass around the crown). Yes, Jesus was a king, but unlike Simba, He was only interested in doing the will of His Father, God. He was born to be king, but His kingdom is not on this earth -- it’s in heaven. He only came to earth to make a way for us to live with Him in heaven. Jesus "just can't wait to be your king." He has invited you to enjoy eternal life in His heavenly kingdom. Will crown Him as your King today? Heavenly Father, we thank You for sending Your Son to be our Lord and King. Help us today, and every day, to honor Him, obey Him, and follow His will for our life. In Jesus' name, amen. kidsermons.com sermons4kids.com |