Yes, agreed, overall, an excellent piece written by Pastor. This conversation DOES start with Jesus, Almighty God/perfect man. Certainly “we learn and grow” in our attendance in HIS Divine Service. However, we are not the focus. Almighty God Lord Jesus Christ is serving us Himself, Body and Blood, in HIS Divine Service. Our focus is HIS Service, HIS delivery of Salvation, forgiveness of sins and eternal life in the Sacrament. The Service of the Word and the Service of The Holy Supper are always focused on Christ, HIM crucified for the sins of the world and for our sins. Our Almighty Savior is the Subject of the action, and not us. HIS Gifts are for us. He is sacramental Absolution, Word&Sacrament our monergistically, and HE deigns to receive our thanks in the sacrificial responses of His Divine Service. We joyfully welcome visitors of another confession to join HIS Confession Given to us, knowing that unity of Doctrine and Unity of Confession precede the communion of saints, the Communion of His Holy Body and Blood.