by Steve Thomason | Sep 8, 2026 | Bible, Theology
Why do people say “Jesus Christ is Lord?” For many in our 21st century Western culture the phrase “Jesus Christ” is simply a curse word. Others may assume that “Christ” is Jesus’ last name. The term “Lord” seems archaic and oppressive. How is it relevant in a democratic society?
I would like to suggest that the terms Christ and Lord, when they were used in the first century, were an attempt to find unity in the diversity of a multicultural church that was divided into factions. I would also like to suggest that we need the spirit of these terms in the fractured and divided church today, just as much as they needed it then.
by Steve Thomason | Aug 7, 2026 | Summer Journey 2026
Welcome back to the Art Pastor Live summer journey through scripture and art! I’m Steve Thomason—pastor, visual artist, and professor of spiritual formation at Luther Seminary. Every week, we gather in real time to explore the intersection of art and theology, pushing...
by Steve Thomason | Jul 21, 2026 | Devos
This image is from page 9 in A Cartoonist’s Guide to Matthew The Gospel of Matthew collects Jesus’ parables about the Kingdom of Heaven into one convenient package in Matthew 13:1-53. I want to make an observation about how these parables are structured. Jesus...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 1, 2026 | Bible
The Revised Common Lectionary is back to Year A. That means we will spend the next year reading through the Gospel of Matthew. In this post I want to offer you FIVE WAYS that you can visually engage Matthew that will help you study, preach and teach this amazing...
by Steve Thomason | Oct 19, 2025 | Devos
A Reflection on Christ the King read Why Do We Say “Jesus Christ is Lord?” Christ the King Sunday can be a difficult topic to preach, especially for Citizens of the United States. It is baked into our Revolutionary DNA to distrust a king! Human kingdoms...
