Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 25:14-30 25:14 “For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 25:15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 25:16 The one who had received the … Read more
Michael Sattler was one of the most well known Anabaptists and he even drafted the very first document recording the beliefs of the Anabaptists (specifically the Brethren). This document is called The Schleitheim Confession and it had 7 main points that the Brethren based their movement on. He was also the first of the Brethren … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 5:1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 5:2 For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 5:3 When they say, “There is peace and … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 90:1-12 90:1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. 90:2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 90:3 You turn us back to dust, and say, “Turn back, you mortals.” 90:4 For a … Read more
The Schleitheim Confession is the founding document for the Brethren church, also known as the Swiss Anabaptists. The movement started in the early 1500’s, under the leadership of Michael Sattler, Conrad Grebel, Balthasar Hubmaier, Felix Mantz, and others who were once followers of Huldrich Zwingli, the Swiss reformer. In 1527, those who had not yet … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 1:7 Be silent before the Lord GOD! For the day of the LORD is at hand; the LORD has prepared a sacrifice, he has consecrated his guests. 1:12 At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the people who rest complacently on their dregs, those … Read more