New Lutheran Quote of the Day

The liturgy and the Bible exercise a reciprocal action on each other. The liturgy proclaims the Word. Within these set forms the Biblical message sparkles and challenges hearers from one generation to another. But the Word also illuminates the liturgy. If the liturgy mirrors Scripture in presenting 'the whole Christ,' Scripture, in the primary forms of lessons and exposition, is required to call forth the response of faith and love. -- Ernest Koenker, *Worship in Word and Sacrament* pp. 29, 30