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Episode 345
These psalms give us an opportunity to reflect on the perspective of both the psalmist and the prophet. Biblical faith is built upon historical events and real people who live real lives. Even though…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
Inspiration For "A Mighty Fortress," Psalm 46, OT S1:E344
Season 1 Episode 344
This psalm inspired the great reformer Martin Luther to write his most famous hymn. Inspired by the hymn, we consider the events in Luther's life that gave him great appreciation for God's promises i…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
The End of Temptation, Romans 7, NT S1:E176
Season 2 Episode 176
Temptation is something that everyone struggles with, including, and maybe especially, Christians. The Holy Spirit is constantly urging us to do good, but we also live with a sinful human nature that…
Published on 2 weeks ago
King of Splendor, Psalm 45, OT S1:E343
Season 1 Episode 343
This messianic Psalm of praise exalts the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We here in these words, not just the praise of an earthly king, but praise for our eternal king.
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
God of Victory and Defeat, Psalm 44, OT S1:E342
Season 1 Episode 342
Here the soul must lament with the people of God who have been handed to their enemies. They feel as if God has forgotten them at the least or rejected them at the worst. This Psalm gives us opportun…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Transcendent Love For You! Romans 6, NT S1:E175
Season 2 Episode 175
After learning how God's love is made abundant for all in Romans, chapter 5, Saint Paul goes on to describe very beautifully how the gifts of God's love are delivered to us personally in holy baptism…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Hope in the God of Salvation, Psalms 42-43, OT S1:E341
Episode 341
The psalms pivot in chapter 42 from individual expressions of faith towards focusing on the community of faith. In this episode, we hear how the psalms follow the order of the Pentateuch, and the ble…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Get What You Give, Psalm 41, OT S1:E340
Season 1 Episode 340
In this life, it often seems the greedy win and the poor suffer. But when our hearts are set on the Lord's purposes, we live assured of His blessing now and forever, regardless the size of our bank a…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Transcendent Love For All, Romans 5, NT S1:E174
Season 2 Episode 174
The deep and beautiful interconnectedness of the Old and New Testament are made abundantly clear for us in this chapter. Paul describes how Jesus has undone the damage caused by Adam by his sin in th…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Deliverance Without and Within, Psalms 39-40, OT S1:E339
Episode 339
Sometimes we cry to God because others have sinned against us and it hurts. Other times, we cry to the Lord because we have sinned, and hurt ourselves. In either case, God is the God of mercy, and He…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago