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Earthly riches or heavenly treasures, which is more valuable?
Second Sunday of Pentecost Second Edition Gospel Luke 12:13–21 Guard Against All Covetousness A man in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher,...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 174 min read
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Wine tree and branches Trinity Day
Second Edition Gospel of John 15:1–10 The Hidden God Jesus says: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 175 min read
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The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit and its Significance at Pentecost
Pentecost Second Edition Gospel John 14:15–21 The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit Jesus said: “If you love me, keep my commandments. I will...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 175 min read
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Christ's presence and communion with the Father in the Gospel of John
Ascension Thursday Second Edition Gospel John 17:24–26 The Exalted Lord Jesus prayed and said: “Father, I want those you have given me to...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 175 min read
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The Fountain of Living Water and the Expectation of the Holy Spirit at the Feast of Tabernacles
Sixth Sunday of Easter Second Edition Gospel John 7:37–39 Waiting for the Holy Spirit On the great final day of the feast, Jesus stood up...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 175 min read
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The importance of prayer in light of Jesus' teachings
Sunday of Prayer Fifth Sunday after Easter Second Edition Matthew 6:5–13 Jesus taught and said: “When you pray, do not be like the...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 165 min read
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As a citizen of heaven according to Jesus' prayer
Fourth Sunday of Easter Gospel John 17:6–10 Jesus prayed and said: “I have manifested your name to the people you chose out of the world...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 165 min read
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Peter, the Good Shepherd and the Founding of the First Church in the Word of Jesus
Second Sunday of Easter Gospel of John 21:15–19 The Good Shepherd When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 154 min read
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Homesickness and God's people in Jesus' farewell prayer
Third Sunday of Easter Gospel of John 17:11–17 The Homesickness of God’s People Jesus prayed and said: “I am no longer in the world, but...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 154 min read
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Why did the disciples return to fishing after Jesus' resurrection?
First Sunday of Easter Gospel John 21:1–14 Jesus appeared again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias Simon Peter, Thomas called...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 145 min read
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The appearance of the risen Jesus and its meaning for the disciples
The Second Day of Easter Gospel John 20:11–18 Mary stood at the door of the tomb weeping. As she wept, she looked into the tomb and saw...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 145 min read
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Who saw the empty tomb, and how did it affect their faith?
Easter Day Gospel John 20:1–10 Christ is Risen After the Sabbath, on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early in...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 145 min read
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Good Friday and the Significance of Jesus’ Crucifixion
Gospel John 19:16–30 The Lamb of God Jesus was led away. Carrying his cross himself, he went out of the city to the place called the...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 136 min read
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Washing the feet: an Example of Humility and Service
Holy Thursday Holy Communion Gospel John 13:1–15 The Passover feast was near, and Jesus knew that his hour had come for him to depart...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 135 min read
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Palm Sunday and the Kingship of Jesus: What Do You Learn from Its Message?
Gospel John 12:1–8 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom he had raised from the dead. There he...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 124 min read
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The Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth in the Light of Faith and Humility
Annunciation Day, Second Edition Gospel Luke 1:39–45 The Handmaid of the Lord A few days later Mary set out and hurried to a town in the...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 125 min read
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The Bread of Life and Thirst in Jesus' Teaching
4th Sunday of Lent Gospel John 6:24–35 Bread of Life The people got into boats and went to Capernaum to look for Jesus. They found Jesus...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 125 min read
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The works of Jesus and the lack of faith today
Third Sunday of Lent 2nd Edition Gospel John 12:37–43 Jesus the Conqueror of Evil Although Jesus had done many signs before the people,...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 124 min read
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Prayer and Faith in Jesus’ Example in the Gospel of Mark
Second Sunday of Lent Prayer and Faith Gospel of Mark 9:17–29 Prayer and Faith A man from the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, I brought...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 115 min read
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The Temptations of Jesus and the Importance of Self-Examination During Lent
First Sunday of Lent, 2nd Edition Gospel Matthew 16:21–23 Jesus the Conqueror of Temptations Jesus began to tell his disciples that he...
Erkki Viinikainen
Jul 104 min read
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