The Power of God’s Word: Why Luther Wept & We Rejoice
Jul 13, 2025 • Gary Sandberg
Why does the Word of God move us so deeply? In this rich and reflective sermon, we explore the hunger for Scripture that Martin Luther expressed—especially his longing to know what Jesus preached from the boat in Luke 5. Though the Gospel text is silent on Jesus’ exact words, we’re reminded that the Word itself is living and active, reshaping hearts and building community.
We connect that longing to the powerful reading from Nehemiah, where God's people return from exile and weep with joy at hearing the Scriptures read aloud—some for the first time in decades. What does this mean for us today?
📖 Luther translated the Bible so that everyday people could hold it in their hands.
📖 Today, we hold it in worship—and let it hold us.