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The world of the gospels

To truly understand the gospels, one must immerse oneself in the era in which they were written. That world was shaped by a movement known as Hellenism: where it came from and where it led—here is part 2 of our series on the subject.   The history of Hellenism begins with Alexander III of Macedon, best […]

Children

Children draw pictures of God, talk to Him, and question Him. Their ideas of God change as they grow older and reveal how they understand the world, themselves, and God. You shall not make for yourself an image. Hardly any other biblical verse sounds so unequivocal—and is so difficult to uphold in everyday family life. […]

Pastoral care

Detail is vital to pastoral care. And listening is an absolute priority. Ministers must learn to understand the people who come to them. Recognising their state of mind and exploring possible solutions is not magic. Listening does not mean remaining silent, but speaking from the heart. It starts with a self-test: to make sure that […]

Nicaea

From the dispute of whether Jesus was of the same essence as the Father to the central Christian creed: this is what the nac.today series has outlined. At the end, there is an overview of the content and the opportunity to delve deeper into the subject.  The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople derives from the Council of […]

Homiletics

You have grappled with understanding the message and discerning the needs of the congregation. You have given thought to the goal of the sermon. Now it is time to construct the main body of the sermon.   As the name Divine Service Guide suggests, it is a tool meant to assist in sermon preparation. At this stage, the […]

In the picture

To share means to communicate. Photos do not just preserve memories. They can also picture and testify of faith. But, please, no cameras in divine services! But why not? Maybe we should have them, but then with the corresponding know-how.