“Fear and joy together. That is the life of faith.” Friday of Quasimodo Geneti (observed) 2026
Preaching and Teaching from St. John Ev. Lutheran Church (Sherman Center), Random Lake, Wisconsin
- Published
- April 16, 2026
- Duration
- 12:50
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Apr 17, 2026
Discusses christianity, religion, spirituality.
Summary
You want joy without the terror of standing before the God who raises the dead. Or you settle for dread with no hope of mercy. The women leave the tomb with both, and Matthew does not apologize. He tells you: this is what the resurrection does. It gives you fear and joy together, because the One you meet at the empty tomb is both Judge and Savior, both Ho…
Show notes
You want joy without the terror of standing before the God who raises the dead. Or you settle for dread with no hope of mercy. The women leave the tomb with both, and Matthew does not apologize. He tells you: this is what the resurrection does. It gives you fear and joy together, because the One you meet at the empty tomb is both Judge and Savior, both Holy God and your Brother.
Themes
- christianity
- religion
- spirituality