Malagasy Lutheran Church Song & Gospel Sunday XIV following Trinity, September 05-11, 2021 « Be freed from self-justification. » *

Introduction: The righteous are those who are justified, not those who justify themselves. In this respect, Jesus said: « If I testify about myself, my testimony is not true » Jn.5:31. Self-justification cannot justify men; on the contrary, it condemns them in the sight of God and prevents them from entering the kingdom of heaven; in other … [Read more…]

MALAGASY LUTHERAN CHURCH Song & Gospel XIII Sunday after Trinity, 29 August – 04 September 2021 “The Keeping of God’s Commandments leads to Life” *

The message: Why say that « Keeping the Commandments of God leads to life? » Because today is a time of apostasy and disobedience, as Paul indicated to his son Timothy, « You must understand this, that in the last days distressing times will come. For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, arrogant, abusive … [Read more…]

Malagasy Lutheran Church Song & Gospel Sunday XII after Trinity, 22-28 August 2021 « The light is rising » *

Introduction: The statement « The light is rising » refers to a most precious time. Indeed, in the past, Israel regressed; its priests themselves were found disrespectful and lacking in fear of God (Mal 1:6), and the Jewish nation blamed God and murmured against Him, saying: « All who do evil are good in the sight of the … [Read more…]

Malagasy Lutheran Church Song & Gospel Sunday X following Trinity, August 8-14, 2021 « Jesus Christ, the Life-giving Way of God » *

Introduction: The Scriptures say: « There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death » Pr 14:12. In this way, Satan works very hard to mislead people so that they would be lost like him, and « […] to lead astray, if possible, even the elect » Mt 24:24. The lost … [Read more…]

Malagasy Lutheran Church Music & Gospel Sunday IX following Trinity, August 1st-7, 2021 « The Believers, Faithful People » *

Introduction: Faithful believers are people with whom God is pleased because He can trust them. They are steadfast in their faith, as the Lord said: « My righteous one will live by faith. My soul takes no pleasure in anyone who shrinks back » Heb 10:38. Thus, the faithful believers really walk by faith, not by sight … [Read more…]

Malagasy Lutheran Church Music & Gospel Sunday VII following Trinity, July 25-31, 2021  »The True Worshipers » *

The message: The concepts of a « true worshiper » are not just a few nor is it unique. Simply put, a true worshiper is one who worships with a sincere and honest heart. So it is with those who pray with a « pure heart », or with a « purified heart », because they have a repentant heart and … [Read more…]

Malagasy Lutheran Church Music & Gospel Sunday VII following Trinity, July 18-24, 2021 « God with His people, an assurance of blessing » *

Introduction: « God with His people, assurance of blessing » means that wherever the Lord is, He commands blessings and peace, happiness for all who believe in Him. There is no shadow of growth or suspicion of danger or failure, but a realm of great peace and certainty. For as Jesus’disciples gathered in the upper room for … [Read more…]

Malagasy Lutheran Church Music & Gospel Sunday III after Trinity, 11-17 July 2021 « God makes Sinners righteous » *

The message: « God makes sinners righteous », because the unrighteous have no part in God and will never inherit eternal life. For the Lord said: « I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life. Those … [Read more…]

Malagasy Lutheran Church Song & Gospel Sunday III after Trinity, 27 June – 03 July 2021 « The pleasing fasting » *

Introduction: The spiritual meaning of « fasting » refers to prohibiting a person from working, eating, or giving place to eventual carnal desires. The Holy Scriptures declare: « If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh » Gal 6:8a. In this case, God makes a distinction between « pleasing fasting » and « unpleasing fasting ». In … [Read more…]