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The harmony of faith and science on the day of the Reformation
Reformation Day Second Edition Gospel Matthew 16:1–4 Foundation of Faith The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus, testing him, and...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 234 min read
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Jesus' messengers and their significance in Finland
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost Second Edition Gospel Luke 10:1–12 Jesus’ Messengers Then the Lord appointed seventy-two more...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 233 min read
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Faith and Unbelief
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Second Edition Gospel of John 9:24–38 Faith and Unbelief The man who had been blind was called to be...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 226 min read
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The Importance of Conversion and Childlikeness
St. Michael's Day Second Year Gospel Matthew 18:1–6 (7–9) 10 God’s Messengers The disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 225 min read
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Understanding Christian Freedom in the Light of Jesus’ Teachings
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Second Edition Gospel Mark 2:18–22 Christian Freedom John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting....
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 224 min read
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The Raising of Lazarus and the Hope of Eternal Life
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Second Edition Gospel John 11:21–29 (30–31) 32–45 Jesus Gives Life Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 216 min read
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Martha and Mary, God's care
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Second Edition Gospel Luke 10:38–42 God’s Providence As Jesus and his disciples traveled on, they came...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 214 min read
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The Mystery of the Pool of Bethesda Through Gratitude and Healing
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Second Edition Gospel of John 5:1–15 Gratitude There was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 215 min read
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Love for enemies in light of Jesus' teaching
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Second Edition Gospel Matthew 5:43–48 Neighbor Jesus said: “You have been taught, ‘Love your neighbor...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 204 min read
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A tree is known by its fruit, the teachings of the parable
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Second Edition Gospel Matthew 12:33–37 Jesus, Our Healer Jesus said: “Either the tree is good, its...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 204 min read
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Which is the right choice in Jesus' parable: promise or action?
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Second Edition Gospel Matthew 21:28–32 Self-Examination Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 205 min read
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Who is a prophet in her own land and why does faith seem difficult?
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Second Edition Gospel Luke 4:23–30 Times of Search Jesus said: “You will surely quote this proverb to me,...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 195 min read
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Faithfulness in the Care of God's Gifts: The Parable of the Talents
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Second Year Gospel of Matt. 25:14–30 Jesus said: “Then it will be like this: A man was going on a journey....
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 195 min read
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The Challenges of the Narrow Gate and the Significance of the Narrow Road in Eternal Life
The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Second Edition Gospel of Matthew 7:13–14 Truth and Deception Jesus says: “Enter through the narrow gate....
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 184 min read
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The Glorified Christ and the Experience of the Disciples
Sunday of the Transfiguration The Glorified Christ Second Edition Gospel Mark 9:2–8 The Glorified Christ After six days Jesus took with...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 184 min read
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The Question of Wealth and Eternal Life in Jesus’ Teachings
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Second Edition Gospel Mark 10:17–27 The Law of Love As Jesus was setting out on his journey, a man ran up...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 185 min read
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Mercy and Judgment in Jesus’ Teaching
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 2nd Edition Gospel John 8:2–11 Have Mercy Early in the morning Jesus came again to the temple. A large crowd...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 184 min read
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son: The Joys and Challenges of Life
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 2nd Century Gospel Luke 15:11–32 Lost and Found Jesus said: “A man had two sons. The younger of them said...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 185 min read
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Midsummer Day John the Baptist
Second Edition Gospel Luke 1:57–66 John the Baptist The time came for Elizabeth to give birth to a son. When her neighbors and relatives...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 184 min read
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The Story of Zacchaeus and Jesus’ Invitation to the Rich and the Poor
Third Sunday after Pentecost Second Edition Gospel Luke 19:1–10 Invitation to the Kingdom of God Jesus entered Jericho and was passing...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 174 min read
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