St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Howards Grove, WI - Sept. 8th, 2024

People do some pretty amazing things. Armand Duplantis broke the world pole vaulting record 3 times this year, clearing 20 ½ feet and clinching the gold medal in Paris. When we read of Jesus’ miracles, we can be tempted to lump them in with any number of other human achievements, things that help for the here and now. But Jesus’ healings soar far higher than other human feats. He raises the bar to a level only he can clear. His wonders signify that he is the one God promised to save us. The LORD had promised this hundreds of years before he was born. And even after he ascended into heaven, Jesus’ name works powerfully to save from sin, death and hell. May the power of Jesus’ name amaze us today as we follow him! Our sermon today comes from Mark 7.