Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

In the Holy Gospel we heard today, we hear Jesus speaking from His heart. He is mere hours from being lifted up on the cross, to lay down His life for His friends, for His enemies, for you and me, for all people. So, Jesus gives us God's Word, God's powerful Word and promise, to do three things, we heard today -- three things that we need. First, Jesus gives us the Word to keep us from the evil one. Second, Jesus gives us the Word to sanctify us. And then third, Jesus gives us the Word to make us one.