Text: John 20. Hymn: 659, Lord of Our Life.
I must give further “props” to Kantor Nathan Beethe, Director of Parish Music for Grace Lutheran Church in Little Rock, AR. Not only has he been a good player, but he has been playing hymns I hadn’t heard before, even as a lifelong Lutheran. I hadn’t heard “At the Name of Jesus,” which was two weeks ago, or this one.
Some comments on John 20:
I think that verse 9 is further proof that faith has to be granted by God. These were guys who were with Jesus the whole time, and they still didn’t understand? Didn’t Jesus practically draw them a picture, foretelling his death several times? No wonder we have problems in scriptural interpretation today.
Verse 22 and 23: the power of the Holy Spirit is in the forgiving and retention of sins. More powerful than making paralytics walk.
Finally verse 31: the big why, and proof that Jesus is not just another giver.
TURRIE on 
Dan
I think I felt hell assailing me while listening to verse 3!
Also, I am glad that we are exposed to the lesser known hymns of the faith. This can serve as an educational tool as pastors and parish musicians can suggest members listen to these and perhaps broaden the congregations body of hymnody.
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