-12.  Even the most familiar events from the Bible have much to teach us, if we take them to heart and practice them in our lives.  What about the Magi?  What wisdom can we learn from those wise men? Parts: A. Wisdom that confronts us. B. Wisdom that comforts us. C. Wisdom that compels us.  Preached on January 4, 2015, for the Epiphany of our Lord, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN.  Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Learn-Wisdom-from-the-Wise-Men-Matthew2_1-12.html

The Best Substitute Ever -- Mark 1:4-11

St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church is a Bible-based church, centered on the Good News of Jesus, our divine Savior from sin. These weekly messages from God's Word seek to build us up in Christ, as the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith in God's promises and binds us together in Christian love. Through his Word and Sacraments we are caught by Jesus. St. John's is located in Hancock, Minnesota and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Scripture quotations often taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION(R). NIV(R). Copyright (C) 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.