As one views the Minnesota River Valley from the seminary atrium, he is reminded of Psalm 121. The cliffs and hills bordering the Minnesota River Valley illustrate the power and majesty of God our Helper and Redeemer, as this psalm points out: I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made … [Read more...] about Seventy-Five Years of Blessings: The Seminary Today
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2021 Seminary Commencement
The Commencement Service for Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary, which included the assignment of calls, occurred on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in Trinity Chapel. The Rev. Kyle Madson served as preacher, Pres. Gaylin Schmeling served as liturgist, and Mr. John Baumann was the organist. The sermon was based on 1 Peter 4:10-11 with the … [Read more...] about 2021 Seminary Commencement
5th Petition: The King or the Quota
READ: MATTHEW 18:23-35 It’s yet another The-Kingdom-of-Heaven-is-Like parable. This parable – often called The Unjust Steward – is in answer to what Peter imagines to be a very practical and quantifiable question: How often am I required to forgive one who sins against me? In fact, the matter seems SO practical and numeric to Peter that he … [Read more...] about 5th Petition: The King or the Quota