The fundamental question that these parables ask is this,

is it possible for someone who has fallen away from the fate of baptized child

to be brought to repentance? And the answer is yes, a thousand times yes, it has to be yes.

Or I'm damned. So are you.

Pastor Peter Bender, speaking of the 2023 issues etc., making the case conference.

But if we as earthly parents love our children, in spite of the fact that they rebel

and maybe wander from home, how much more does the Father's love for us in Christ Jesus never

cease? That is the birthright that you and I have been given in our baptism.

That is our consolation. You can watch and listen to Pastor Peter Bender's teaching,

making the case for a dying man's consolation and all of the presentations from this year's conference

for a contribution of $300. It's available via on-demand video stream or podcast.

Learn more at issuesetc.org.

The Lutheran public radio choir with the hymn,

when in the hour of deepest need. It goes beautifully with the gospel read for this coming Sunday,

a woman encounters Jesus and she is in deepest need. Well, after referring to her as a dog,

he does commend her for her faith and he meets that need by healing her.

Greetings and welcome to issues etc. on this Monday afternoon, August 14th.

I'm Todd Wilkin, thanks for tuning us in. In the first hour, we'll look forward to Sunday morning,

according to the three-year electionary, the 12th Sunday after Pentecost Pastor Sean Denzer.

Next hour, we'll hear a teaching from the St. Paul McCain on Mary the Mother of Jesus.

Pastor Sean Denzer is Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church of Missouri Senate.

Sean, welcome back. Great to be back, Todd. What is the verse for this coming Sunday and why

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