Answer: All three face imminent and overwhelming famine. Read more and browse our Luther Seminary Library guide on Hunger and Famine: Biblical and Theological Perspectives.
Announcements
God Pause for September 9: Isaiah 50
In this devotion, Brian Malison ’87 M.Div., wonders whether and how we measure up to the Suffering Servant. Read today’s God Pause.
Kudoboard for Jacob Fredrikson
As you know, Jacob Fredrikson has moved to Oregon and will be ending his employment with Luther Seminary this this fall. The good news is that he will be working remotely for a period of time and will be on campus for RFS later this month. In the meantime, if you’d like to share a message with Jacob, we’ve set up a Kudoboard for that purpose.
God Pause for September 6: Mark 7
In this devotion, Steve Molin ‘75 M.A., ‘82 M.Div., discusses Jesus’ example of praying for and also feeding those in need. Read today’s God Pause.
Faith+Lead Staffing Change
Nicholas Gibson has resigned as marketing project manager effective September 5. Nicholas is following his long-term dream of going into the field of aviation. During his time with us, Nicholas helped manage marketing and web development projects, build systems and processes to advance and scale the work of Faith+Lead’s marketing team. We are incredibly grateful for his wonderful service and wish him all the best in his new endeavors. Questions? Contact Alicia Granholm, senior director of Faith+Lead, agranholm001@luthersem.edu.
How well do you know Johann Sebastian Bach?
J.S. Bach’s spiritual warmth and devotion were part of his musical genius. He was also a theologically-informed and dedicated churchman in the Lutheran tradition. Here’s a brief bibliography from the Luther Seminary Library.