…Cincinnati, an M. Div. from Concordia Theological Seminary (Ft. Wayne) and a Ph. D. in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan. He has served as pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Fraser, Michigan (1981–86); taught at Concordia College, Ann Arbor (1986–91); served as editor at … more
…Lessing Publisher: Concordia Publishing House Publication Date: 2009 Pages: 512 About R. Reed Lessing Dr. R. Reed Lessing was born and raised in Denver, CO. He was ordained into the Office of the Holy Ministry on June 29, 1986 at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, West Monroe, LA. Reed … more
…Biblical Studies is from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, Richmond, VA (1995). Jeff has published articles in the journals of both LCMS seminaries, in The Catholic Biblical Quarterly and in the Lutheran Witness. He is the author of Jerusalem and Parousia: Jesus’ Eschatological Discourse … more
…helpful to understanding the work of the Servant in the ‘reign of heaven.’ —Paul J. Cain, pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sheridan, Wyoming Contents Matthew 11:2–16:20: Jesus’ Ministry Is Opposed in Israel: The Question of Jesus’ Identity Matthew 16:21–20:34: Three Passion Predictions and … more