Podcasts by Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio
Thy Strong Word reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God’s Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations.
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Matthew 19:1-15. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Back to the Word concerning divorce. from 2022-03-01T12:00
Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders, District President of the Iowa East District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 19:1-15.The Pharisees were testing Jesus to tri...
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Matthew 18:21-35. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Forgive, forgive, forgive. from 2022-02-28T12:00
Rev. Peter Burfeind, pastor of Agnus Dei Lutheran Church in Marshall, MI&Our Savior Lutheran Church in Union City, MI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 18:21-35.Forgiveness of sinners is th...
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Psalm 132. Keep praying saints: LORD remember me. from 2022-02-25T12:00
Rev. Jacob Heine, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 132.The Psalmist asks the LORD to remember. To remember His promises that He would d...
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Psalm 133&134. Keep praying saints: “Lord help us to dwell in unity” from 2022-02-24T12:00
Rev. Jim Price, pastor of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego, KS joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 133&134.The source of our unity is in God’s goodness. We are united as one by Hi...
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Psalm 17. Keep praying saints: When surrounded by enemies—pray! from 2022-02-23T12:00
Rev. Aaron Spratt, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Juneau, AK&missionary for Alaska Mission for Christ, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 17.David confidently pleads with the LORD...
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Psalm 16. Keep praying saints: He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. from 2022-02-22T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 16. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics.There i...
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Psalm 15. Keep praying saints: Dwelling on His holy hill. from 2022-02-21T12:00
Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 15.We all desire to be holy. David teaches by asking, “Who shall dwe...
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Matthew 18:10-20. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: He rejoices over His finding. from 2022-02-18T12:00
Rev. Nick Koschmann, pastor of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Forest Grove, Oregon, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 18:10-20.The LORD pursues His people like a shepherd looks for His sheep....
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Matthew 18:1-9. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Who is the greatest? from 2022-02-17T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 18:1-9.Jesus patiently repeats the message of our hope in the cross an...
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Matthew 17:14-27. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: He is the Temple on whom our faith is placed. from 2022-02-16T12:00
Rev. Dr. Kirk Clayton, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 17:14-27.Do we trust Jesus at his word or not? What is the content of our faith? Jes...
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Matthew 17:1-13. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Rise and have no fear. from 2022-02-15T12:00
Rev. Adam Degroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Ranch, New Mexico, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 17:1-13.Jesus is the Light and He reveals to the disciples that He was the f...
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Matthew 16:13-28. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: You are the Christ. from 2022-02-14T12:00
Rev. Terry Forke, District President of the Montana District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 16:13-28.God the Father reveals the truth of Christ to ...
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Matthew 16:1-12. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: I saw the sign and it didn’t open my eyes. from 2022-02-11T12:00
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church&School in Collinsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 16:1-12.The Pharisees and Sadducees wanted a sign, even though sig...
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Matthew 15:29-39. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Our God is a compassionate God. from 2022-02-10T12:00
Rev. Tom Eckstein of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 15:29-39.If there were any questions about Jesus’ compassion for people in Matthew, He mak...
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Matthew 15:21-28. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Lord have mercy on me, a dog. from 2022-02-09T12:00
Rev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church&School in Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 15:21-28.God the Father reveals the grace of Christ in the most unlikely of people. W...
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Matthew 15:1-20. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Isn’t washing your hands a good thing? from 2022-02-08T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 15:1-20. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics.The Phari...
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Matthew 14:22-36. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Take heart; it is I. from 2022-02-07T12:00
Rev. Jason Bredeson, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 14:22-36.Jesus comes to the disciples and tells them to take heart. Everyone must ...
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Matthew 14:13-21. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: A King’s compassion. from 2022-02-04T12:00
Rev. Bob Hiller, pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Escondido and San Marcos, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 14:13-21.When Jesus’ heard the news of his cousin’s death, He went awa...
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Matthew 14:1-12. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: The Bible or a soap opera? from 2022-02-03T12:00
Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 14:1-12.In Christ there is no darkness, but it does not mean there is no longer an...
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Matthew 13:51-58. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: In with the new and continuing with the old. from 2022-02-02T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 13:51-58.Jesus exhorts the disciples that to understand the kingdom is to teach...
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Matthew 13:44-50. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: You are the fine pearl of great value. from 2022-02-01T12:00
Rev. Kevin Parviz of Congregation Chai V'Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 13:44-50.What is the treasure? What is the field? What is this pearl? Who is th...
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Matthew 13:31-43. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: What do mustard seeds have to do with the kingdom? from 2022-01-31T12:00
Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 13:31-43.The kingdom of God is at hand and He is bearing fruit…even if you can’t see ...
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Matthew 13:18-30. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Why did my friend walk away from Christ? from 2022-01-28T12:00
Rev. Bryan Stecker, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church&School in Waconia, MN, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 13:18-30.Jesus brings us back to the Sermon on the Mount were He says, “You ca...
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Matthew 13:1-17. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Why do you speak in parables? from 2022-01-27T12:00
Rev. Bob Hiller, pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Escondido and San Marcos, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 13:1-17.Why speak in parables to proclaim the truth of the kingdom? “W...
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Matthew 12:33-50. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Something greater than David, the temple, Jonah, and Solomon is here. from 2022-01-26T12:00
Rev. Timothy Sims, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church and School in Chester, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 12:33-50.You need a savior. Jesus is that Savior. Too often we look for a “...
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Matthew 12:15-32. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: A bruised reed He will not break. from 2022-01-25T12:00
Rev. Brian Davies, pastor of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, IL, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 12:15-32.Jesus is the Lord’s servant prophesied in Isaiah. This Servant will b...
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Matthew 12:1-14. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Lord of the Sabbath. What does this mean? from 2022-01-24T12:00
Rev. Dan Galchutt, Assistant to the President of Missions and Stewardship for the Kansas District in Topeka, KS joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 12:1-14.Jesus is not only the one who follo...
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Matthew 11:20-30. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Repent and rest in Jesus from 2022-01-21T12:00
Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, pastor of St. Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, TX joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 11:20-30.Jesus calls people to repentance (contrition for sin ...
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Matthew 11:1-19. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Are you the one? from 2022-01-20T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 11:1-19.The question, “Are you the one?” continues still today. Jesus ...
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Matthew 10:34-42. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: But I love my mom and dad… from 2022-01-19T12:00
Rev. Kevin Parviz of Congregation Chai V'Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 10:34-42.Can you imagine a picture of Jesus with a sword? Jesus tells the disci...
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Matthew 10:16-33. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Are the disciples sure they want to get into this? from 2022-01-18T12:00
Rev. Joshua Knippa of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nederland, TX joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 10:16-33.Jesus makes sure the disciples know what they are getting into. The apostles had...
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Matthew 10:1-15. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Jesus prepares the sent. from 2022-01-17T12:00
Rev. Dave Hinz of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 10:1-15.The Kingdom of heaven is at hand. King Jesus has set aside an exclusive group, that, b...
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Matthew 9:32-38. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: The harvest is plentiful…start praying. from 2022-01-14T12:00
Rev. John Zimmerman of St. John Lutheran Church in Pittson, PA&Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scranton, PA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 9:32-38.As Jesus has proven His authority by healin...
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Matthew 9:14-31. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: In with the new. from 2022-01-13T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 9:14-31.Jesus was not an extension of the old, but He was The Way. He presents ...
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Matthew 9:1-13. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Restored to follow. from 2022-01-12T12:00
Rev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church&School in Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 9:1-13.What is our greatest need? The need for the paralytic seemed obvious: the abil...
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Matthew 8:18-34. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Jesus’ authority to bear our burdens. from 2022-01-11T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 8:18-34. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics.Jesus pro...
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Matthew 8:1-17. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Healing for them; Healing for us. from 2022-01-10T12:00
Rev. Todd Niebling, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Oxnard, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 8:1-17.It was Jesus’ will to heal the lowly leper, the centurion, Peter’s mother-in-la...
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Matthew 7:15-29. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Hearing and bearing fruit. from 2022-01-07T12:00
Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, Executive Assistant for Mission and Mercy for the South Wisconsin District in Milwaukee, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 7:15-29. Jesus continues to warn ...
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Matthew 7:1-14. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Standing on the promises of Christ. from 2021-12-23T12:00
Rev. Justin Panzer, President of the Kansas District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri District joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 7:1-14. Context is king. To read Jesus’ words can easily be ...
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Matthew 6:19-34: Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: O you of little faith. from 2021-12-22T12:00
Rev. Dr. Paul Holtorf, Professor of Theology at Concordia University in Seward, NE joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 6:19-34. We are continually growing in Christ. Jesus calls us to faith ...
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Matthew 6:1-18. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Beware of practicing righteousness. from 2021-12-21T12:00
Rev. Dr. Robert Sorensen, Professor of Theology and Foreign Languages at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 6:1-18. Christ is our righ...
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Matthew 5:38-48. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Turn the other cheek. from 2021-12-20T12:00
Rev. Doug Minton, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 5:38:48. Jesus never allows us to assume that the Christian life will be easy. He qu...
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Matthew 5:27-37. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Sin in your heart counts? from 2021-12-17T12:00
Rev. Daniel Golden, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, West Virginia joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 5:27-37. We are always looking for a loophole when it comes to sin. J...
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Matthew 5:13-26. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: May I have more salt please? from 2021-12-16T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 5:13-26. Fresh off the blessings of the Beatitudes, Jesus directly pr...
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Matthew 5:1-12. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Blessed are the poor in spirit. from 2021-12-15T12:00
Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise, Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation in Macomb, MI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. Learn more about Lutheran Heritage Found...
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Matthew 4. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: This king is already different. from 2021-12-14T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 4:12-25. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. Jesus’ ...
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Matthew 4. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: It is written…it is true. from 2021-12-13T12:00
Rev. Terry Forke, President of the Montana District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 4:1-11.Jesus’ temptation is not just a model of the holy life, b...
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Matthew 3. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: So it begins from 2021-12-10T12:00
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church&School in Collinsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 3. The work of salvation begins. God begins this kingdom, through...
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Matthew 2:13-22. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Jesus, the perfect Israel. from 2021-12-09T12:00
Rev. Dustin Beck of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 2:13-22. The birth narrative continues with the LORD’s intervention to keep the holy family sa...
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Matthew 2:1-12. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Even to Magi. from 2021-12-08T12:00
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church&School in Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 2:1-12. The Magi were outside the normal expectation. They were from an unbe...
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Matthew 1. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: God’s plan in Christ. from 2021-12-07T12:00
Rev. Jason Shockman, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 1. What are the origins of Christ? Matthew lays out his goal to show the ki...
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Introduction to Matthew. Unbelievable mercy to unbelievable sinners: Reign of God. from 2021-12-06T12:00
Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs, professor emeritus of exegetical theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and author of the three Concordia Commentary volumes on Matthew, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to intr...
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Psalm 135. Keep praying saints: Boast in the LORD, boast His name! from 2021-12-03T12:00
Rev. Dr. Jason Wagner, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in High Ridge, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 135. Boast in the LORD? The Psalmist literally tells us that we boast, not ...
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Song of Songs 8. God’s love for the church: By the Word, welcome to the family. from 2021-12-02T12:00
Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Song of Songs 8. The Shulamite and Solomon give the last words of love. The LORD’...
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Song of Songs 7. God’s love for the church: Beauty and pleasant in Christ. from 2021-12-01T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Song of Songs 7. Solomon expresses his deep love for the Shulamite by highligh...
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Song of Songs 6. God’s love for the church: I am His and He is mine. from 2021-11-30T12:00
Rev. Dr. Allan Buss, District President of the Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Song of Songs 6. Solomon and the Shulamite woman ...
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Song of Songs 5. God’s love for the church: I am sick with love, my beloved. from 2021-11-29T12:00
Rev. David Fleming, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Grand Rapids, MI&Executive Director of Spiritual Care with DOXOLOGY, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Song of Songs 5. Learn ...
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Song of Songs 4. God’s love for the church: How does God see us? from 2021-11-26T12:00
Rev. Stewart Crown, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, CA joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Song of Songs 4. The Shulamite woman knows she is not perfect. Solomon speaks to her a...
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Song of Songs 3. God’s love for the church: But found him not. from 2021-11-25T12:00
Rev. Jeremy Klaustermeier of St. John Lutheran Church in Warrenton, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Song of Songs 3.The Shulamite woman had a dream, which is more like a nightmare, where ...
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Song of Songs 2. God’s love for the church: The Church is a rose among the thorns. from 2021-11-24T12:00
Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, Executive Assistant for Mission and Mercy for the South Wisconsin District in Milwaukee, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Song of Songs 2. Roses, lilies, apple tre...
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Song of Songs 1. God’s love for the church: Draw us to Thee. from 2021-11-23T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Song of Songs 1. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. The Shu...
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Song of Songs Introduction: God’s love for the church. from 2021-11-22T12:00
Rev. Dr. Christopher Mitchell, Concordia Commentary Editor at Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to start off our study of Song of Songs. Find the Concordia Commenta...
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Psalm 136. Keep praying saints: His steadfast love endures forever. from 2021-11-19T12:00
Rev. Bill Cwirla, retired from parish ministry in Port Angeles, Washington, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 136. God’s steadfast love is a covenantal love. A love that He promised...
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Psalm 137. Keep praying saints: How can I sing when in grief? from 2021-11-18T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Psalm 137. The Israelites sat by the river in Babylon in grief. They were in ...
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Psalm 138. Keep praying saints: Steadfast love of God—Give thanks! from 2021-11-17T12:00
Rev. John Rickert, pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Newark, Delaware, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 138. David gives thanks to the LORD with His whole heart. He gives t...
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Psalm 14. Keep praying saints: Salvation comes out of Zion. from 2021-11-16T12:00
Rev. Paul Cain, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther Grammar School in Sheridan, WY joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 14. David pulls out many difficult words as he ...
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Psalm 13. Keep praying saints: How long, O LORD? from 2021-11-15T12:00
Rev. Chris Matthis, pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Castle Rock, CO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 13. “How long, O LORD?” David laments as he does not see a way out of his...
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Ecclesiastes 12. Remember the LORD and Fear Him. from 2021-11-12T12:00
Rev. Dr. John Nunes, interim pastor of Lutheran Church of St. John the Evangelist, Brooklyn, NY and author of the book, Meant for More: In, with, and under the ordinary, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to...
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Ecclesiastes 11. All is vanity: Trusting the LORD, seize the day. from 2021-11-11T12:00
Rev. Tom Eckstein of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ecclesiastes 11. Plunge onward. God is in control. Be generous. God is generous with us. Enj...
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Ecclesiastes 10. All is vanity: Shoo fly, don’t bother me. from 2021-11-10T12:00
Rev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church&School in Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ecclesiastes 10. Trust in the LORD. Be prepared, be careful and plan ahead. Humanity has bee...
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Ecclesiastes 9. All is vanity: The same fate—the same Savior. from 2021-11-09T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ecclesiastes 9. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. The same...
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Ecclesiastes 8. All is vanity: Who is like the wise? from 2021-11-08T12:00
Rev. Dr. Brian Kachelmeier, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Las Alamos, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ecclesiastes 8.Wisdom comes from God by the Holy Spirit through Christ. By His Wis...
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Ecclesiastes 7:14-29. All is vanity: Consider God. from 2021-11-05T12:00
Rev. Jacob Heine of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ecclesiastes 7:14-29. Consider God. The words are very simple, yet, we consider ourselves more than H...
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Ecclesiastes 7:1-13. All is vanity: “Lord take my foolishness and make me wise.” from 2021-11-04T12:00
Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ecclesiastes 7:1-13. Solomon was a realist. He didn’t try to make it sound like e...
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Ecclesiastes 6. All is vanity: I can’t get no satisfaction. from 2021-11-03T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ecclesiastes 6. Ecclesiastes shows us the dead end of trying to find ho...
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Ecclesiastes 5. All is vanity: Enjoying the fruits of His creation. from 2021-11-02T12:00
Rev. Christopher Maronde, pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bingen, IN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ecclesiastes 5.God calls us to humility, faith, and contentment. Contentment...
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Ecclesiastes 4. All is vanity: Life, trust, and the body of Christ. from 2021-11-01T12:00
Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minot, ND joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ecclesiastes 4. Ecclesiastes shows us the real world. Solomon doesn’t hold back in his...
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Ecclesiastes 3:9-22. All is vanity: Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow...is the Lord’s! from 2021-10-29T12:00
Rev. Jason Bredeson, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ecclesiastes 3:9-22. Solomon transitions from proclaiming the reality of the world to the...
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. All is vanity: In the fullness of time there is a season from 2021-10-28T12:00
Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, Executive Assistant for Mission and Mercy for the South Wisconsin District in Milwaukee, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Solomon calls us not ...
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Ecclesiastes 2. All is vanity: Solomon begins his pleasure research project. from 2021-10-27T12:00
Rev. Kevin Yoakum, pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Riverview, Florida joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ecclesiastes 2. In this chapter it is quite telling that the word “I” is u...
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Ecclesiastes 1. All is vanity: there is no remembrance of former things. from 2021-10-26T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ecclesiastes 1. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. Solomon ...
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Ecclesiastes introduction: Vanity of vanities! All is vanity...without Christ. from 2021-10-25T12:00
Rev. Dr. Brian Kachelemeier, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Las Alamos, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to introduce our new study of Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes is a book of wisdom. Yet, as Christians wisd...
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You know me and searched me from 2021-10-22T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Psalm 140. Jesus’ prayer tells us to “deliver us from evil.” David is clearly se...
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But deliver us from evil from 2021-10-21T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Psalm 140. Jesus’ prayer tells us to “deliver us from evil.” David is clearly se...
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Let my prayer rise before you as incense from 2021-10-20T12:00
Rev. Shawn Kumm, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Cody, Wyoming joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 141. “Hurry, listen to me!” David pleads with the LORD. It is clear that David tr...
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He will arise and purify you. from 2021-10-19T12:00
Rev. Adam Degroot, Calvary Lutheran Church, Rio Ranch, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to pray and study Psalm 12. Have you ever felt alone in your faith? Have you ever been on the evil end of lies, ...
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Psalm 11. Keep praying saints: The LORD is our refuge and our righteousness. from 2021-10-18T12:00
Rev. Nabil Nour of Trinity Lutheran, Hartford, SD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 11. David prays this Psalm like the children’s song, “I am weak but He is strong.” He book-...
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Leviticus Review: Be holy as the LORD is holy! from 2021-10-15T12:00
Rev. Dr. Leonard Payton, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Forest Park, Illinois joins Rev. Brady Finnern to review the riches of Leviticus. The whole Bible is a love letter from the LORD to H...
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Leviticus 27 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: We give thee but thine own. from 2021-10-14T12:00
Rev. Thomas Eckstein of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 27. The LORD ends Leviticus with a reminder that all of God’s people are involv...
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Leviticus 26 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: The Lord remembers His covenant. from 2021-10-13T12:00
Rev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church, Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 26. The LORD establishes who He is and how we are to live. We can quickly assume that the “...
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Leviticus 25 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: Come unto me and I will give you rest. from 2021-10-12T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 25. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. The land n...
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Leviticus 23&24 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: God Brought Us Back To His Presence. from 2021-10-11T12:00
Rev. Matthew Knauss, pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Escondido&San Marcos, CA joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 23&24. God invites us to rest in His presence. He gives order ...
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Leviticus 21&22 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: The LORD sets us apart. from 2021-10-08T12:00
Rev. Scott Adle of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church&School in Collinsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 21&22. The LORD is one who makes us holy. The hard truth is that the LO...
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Leviticus 20 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: How to be a “holy tenant” in God’s land. from 2021-10-07T12:00
Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding of Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Myers, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 20. The situation surrounding Israel was beyond sinful: child sacrifices, medium...
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Leviticus 19 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: Live by the golden rule from 2021-10-06T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 19. The LORD is holy and we are called to be holy. The LORD gives us...
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Leviticus 18 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: A sexually pure and decent life in what I say and do. from 2021-10-05T12:00
Rev. Dr. John Hellwege, professor of theology at Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 18. The LORD calls you to sexual holiness...
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Leviticus 17 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: The proper order of sacrifices. from 2021-10-04T12:00
Rev. Dr. Michael Morehouse of Catalina Lutheran Church in Tuscon, Arizona joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to joyfully study Leviticus 17. The LORD offers atonement, that is forgiveness, by blood. Th...
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Leviticus 16 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: The Day of Atonement. from 2021-10-01T12:00
Rev. Dustin Beck of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 16. God wants to be with His people for He is a Gracious Giving God. By His grace, He gives ...
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Leviticus 15 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: Made Clean Through Christ. from 2021-09-30T12:00
Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, pastor of St. Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, TX joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 15. Leviticus tells it like it is. Uncleanness does not dis...
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Leviticus 14 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: I’m healed, but not clean. from 2021-09-29T12:00
Rev. David Duke of Concordia Lutheran Church in Newfane, NY and St. John Lutheran Church in Youngstown, NY joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 14. ***Warning! We did not get through ...
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Leviticus 13 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: Leprosy 101 from 2021-09-28T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 13. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. The LORD g...
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Leviticus 11&12 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: What? No shrimp? from 2021-09-27T12:00
Rev. Warren Woerth of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, Missouri joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 11&12. We all know that there are foods that are unclean, but is it really ...
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Leviticus 10 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: Wait, what happened to Nabab and Abihu? from 2021-09-24T12:00
Rev. Dr. Mark Birkholz, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Naperville, Illinois joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 10. God is holy and sin has no place with Him. Nadab and Abihu becam...
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Leviticus 9 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: God’s restart by His glory revealed from 2021-09-23T12:00
Rev. Dr. Brian Kachelmeier of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Los Alamos, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 9. Worship without God’s Word is idolatry. Although Aaron had an issue with idola...
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Leviticus 8 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: The priests are publicly set aside. from 2021-09-22T12:00
Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden, associate professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 8. God’s people needed to be purified and in...
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Leviticus 7 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: God’s presence is not like the Wizard of Oz. from 2021-09-21T12:00
Rev. Dr. Timothy Saleska, professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 7. The guilt, peace, burnt offerings are not only ...
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Leviticus 5:14-6:30 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: What are guilt offerings? from 2021-09-20T12:00
Rev. Chris Biernacki of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Florence, AL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 5:14-6:30.Guilt and shame overwhelms us. Sometimes guilt is justified because w...
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Leviticus 4-5:13 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: What are sin offerings? from 2021-09-17T12:00
Rev. Gregory Alms of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Catonsville, MD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 4-5:13. Sin needs forgiveness. We often speak about sins of commission or omission...
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Leviticus 3 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: What are peace offerings? from 2021-09-16T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 3. Peace offerings acknowledge God’s grace toward His people. God p...
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Leviticus 2 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: What are grain offerings? from 2021-09-15T12:00
Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz, Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 2. God’s depth of care for his p...
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Leviticus 1 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: What are burnt offerings? from 2021-09-14T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 1. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. The hymn, “...
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Introduction of Leviticus: You shall be holy, You will be holy, You are holy. from 2021-09-13T12:00
Rev. Dr. John Kleinig, professor emeritus of Australian Lutheran College, Adelaide, SA and author of the Concordia Commentary on Leviticus joins Rev. Brady Finnern to begin our study on Leviticus. ...
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Psalm 10. Keep praying saints: The wicked are no match for the LORD from 2021-09-10T12:00
Rev. David Boisclar of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 10. God allows us to lament. There are times in our lives that we ...
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Psalm 9: Keep praying saints: Give thanks and remember His wonderful deeds from 2021-09-09T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 9. We need a reminder to make sure we remember His blessings. Dav...
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Psalm 142: Keep praying saints: I cry to the LORD and He is our refuge. from 2021-09-08T12:00
Rev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church, Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 142. David was hidden in a cave and his spirit was faint. He prays out with complaint...
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Psalm 143. Keep Praying Saint: Remember the Days of Old and Stretch Out Your Hands to Him from 2021-09-07T12:00
Rev. Dr. Jason Soenksen, professor of theology at Concordia University, Mequon, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 143. We ask for the LORD to hear us and He does. Our spiri...
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Psalm 144. The LORD is my shield and my refuge. from 2021-09-06T12:00
Rev. Stewart Crown, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, CA joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 144. We pray this psalm as when we are surrounded by chaos to be remind...
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Hebrews 13:17-25: Speaking to us by His Son. Grace be with all of you—boy do we need it! from 2021-09-03T12:00
Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Minot, ND joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 13:17-25. The final instructions of the author to obey, submit,&pray for your spiri...
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Hebrews 13:1-16: Speaking to us by His Son: Let brotherly love continue from 2021-09-02T12:00
Rev. Ben Meyer of Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburry, OH joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 13:1-16. Let brotherly love continue. We see the love of Christ who was brought outside the ca...
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Hebrews 12:18-29: Speaking to us by His Son: Draw near to the heavenly place of Christ from 2021-09-01T12:00
Rev. Dan Eddy, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Beloit, WI, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 12:18-29. The author brings us back to Mt. Sinai to see God, without Christ, who even...
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Hebrews 12:1-17: Speaking to us by His Son: Do not grow weary, Lift up,&be strong—Christ takes your shame. from 2021-08-31T12:00
Rev. Keith Lingsch of Grace Lutheran Church in Naples, FL, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 12:1-17.Jesus took our sin, shame, and hostility. Therefore, look to Him. Therefore do not ...
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Hebrews 11:29-40: Speaking to us by His Son: Awaiting a better, heavenly country. from 2021-08-30T12:00
Rev. Shawn Kumm of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Cody, Wyoming joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 11:29-40.By faith in Christ we move forward. The author ends chapter eleven by highlighti...
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Hebrews 11:13-28: Speaking to us by His Son: Faith in the promise from 2021-08-27T12:00
Rev. Sam Powell of Trinity Lutheran Church&School in Jefferson City, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 11:13-28.Without faith it is impossible to please God. The patriarchs and matriarch...
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Speaking to us by His Son: Same faith as Abel, Abraham, and Sarah from 2021-08-26T12:33
Rev. Dave Hinz of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the great chapter of faith, Hebrews 11. “It’s a great time to be a Christian.” The author reminds the ...
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Hebrews 10:19-39 - Speaking to us by His Son: Gather Together in Confidence and Hope from 2021-08-25T12:00
Rev. Benjamin Dose of Zion Lutheran Church, Arcadia, IA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 10:19-39. We all desire our loved ones to be confident. The author shows the Hebrews what it mean...
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Hebrews 10:1-18-Speaking to us by His Son: Christ is THE final sacrifice from 2021-08-24T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of “Wrestling with the Basics” joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 10. Jesus has done it all. You have been sanctified, made holy, by the final, once and for all...
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Hebrews 9:11-28-Speaking to us by His Son: His blood gives you a clear conscience. from 2021-08-23T12:00
Rev. David Boisclar of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 9. A clear conscience is like looking through a clear window so that we se...
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Hebrews 9:1-10: Speaking to us by His Son — God meets us in Christ, not the tent. from 2021-08-20T12:00
Rev. Nabil Nour of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, SD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 9:1-10. The author brings us back to the Tabernacle to show us Christ. As it has been said...
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Hebrews 8: Speaking to us by His Son: The High Priest serves from the heavenly tent. from 2021-08-19T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 8. When we speak of Jesus sitting at the right hand of God in the ap...
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Hebrews 7:18-28: Speaking to us by His Son — He is our guarantee, high priest, intercessor, and perfecter. from 2021-08-18T12:00
Rev. Bruce Timm of Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Cloud, MN joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 7:18-28. We all want a “life-time, money-back” guarantee on any product we purchase. We ...
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Hebrews 7:1-17: Speaking to us by His Son: Our king and High Priest from 2021-08-17T12:00
Rev. Derek Waffel of Christ Lutheran Church in Pascagoula, Mississippi joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 7:1-17.Jesus is like Melchizedek? Who is that? In Genesis 14 we receive only four ve...
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Hebrews 6: Speaking to us by His Son: Certainty and assurance is in Christ. from 2021-08-16T12:00
Rev. Timothy Sims of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 6. It’s never too early to grow in Christ through repentance and the Word. There is neve...
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Hebrews 5: Speaking to us by His Son: The source of our salvation. from 2021-08-13T12:00
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 5. Jesus is our high priest. The high priest of the Old Testament was ac...
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Hebrews 4: Speaking to us by His Son: In Him we have our rest. from 2021-08-12T12:00
Rev. Dr. Brian Kachelmeier, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Las Alamos, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 4. We, like the receivers of this epistle, are restless and anxious peopl...
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Hebrews 3: Speaking to us by His Son: My Jesus is greater than Moses. from 2021-08-11T12:00
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 3. The author says, “Consider Jesus.” He does not use Jesus as a club, but gen...
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Hebrews 2: Speaking to us by His Son: The payment of salvation has been made. from 2021-08-10T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 2. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics.“Do not negl...
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Hebrews 1: Today He has spoken to us by His son. from 2021-08-09T12:00
Rev. Dr. John Kleinig, professor emeritus of Australian Lutheran College in Adelaide, SA, Australia, and author of the Concordia Commentary on Hebrews joins Rev. Brady Finnern to begin our study of...
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Psalm 8: How majestic is Your name in all the earth. from 2021-08-06T12:00
Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church&School in Plymouth, WI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to pray and study Psalm 8. David directs people to sing of the majesty of the LORD. He gi...
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Psalm 7: Keep praying saints-The LORD is your refuge. from 2021-08-05T12:00
Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding of Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Myers, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 7. What is your refuge? To take refuge is to know that you are safe, the wo...
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Psalm 6: Keep praying saints: Our Lord is steadfast in love, even when your bones are troubled. from 2021-08-04T12:00
Rev. Matthew Wurm, pastor of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 6. God’s steadfast love is so great that He allows us to lament to H...
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Psalm 145: Great is the LORD from 2021-08-03T12:00
Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v'Shalom in St. Louis, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to pray and study Psalm 145. Great is the LORD. David shows us how He is great. He is gracio...
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Psalm 146: Trust in the LORD above all from 2021-08-02T12:00
Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 146. Praise the LORD because He is worthy of our trust. The LORD gives us wo...
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Nehemiah 13: Remember me, O my God, Remember me. from 2021-07-30T12:00
Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, professor of Theology&Director of the Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to conclude our study of Nehemiah 13.Nehemiah...
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Nehemiah 12: The joy of Jerusalem is our joy. from 2021-07-29T12:00
Rev. Dr. Michael Morehouse of Catalina Lutheran Church in Tuscon, Arizona joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to joyfully study Nehemiah 12. The LORD’s grace was upon real people in real time. The pries...
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Nehemiah 11: Who is in charge in Jerusalem? Hold on tight—we will tell ya! from 2021-07-28T12:00
Rev. Jeremy Loesch, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Grandview, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 11. Jerusalem needed leaders and the LORD provided: priests, Levites, te...
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Nehemiah 10: We will not neglect the house of our God from 2021-07-27T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 10. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. All that...
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Nehemiah 9: Confession to a merciful God is good for the soul from 2021-07-26T12:00
Rev. Dr. Brian Kachelemeier, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Las Alamos, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 9. The Word does not come back empty. The Israelites heard the Word wi...
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Nehemiah 8: By the way, pastor, bring your Bible! from 2021-07-23T12:00
Rev. Dustin Beck, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 8. The wall is finished. A new day had begun. Now what? We ask this question often ...
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Nehemiah 7: We are getting the Israelite band back together! from 2021-07-22T12:00
Rev. Lucas Witt, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baltimore, MD joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 7. The wall is finished, but Nehemiah realizes that this was not time to relax. He ...
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Nehemiah 6: The unholy trinity of evil: lies, fear, and deception. from 2021-07-21T12:00
Rev. Clint Poppe of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 6. The unholy trinity of adversaries (Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem) do not want the wal...
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Nehemiah 5: Be compassionate and generous as the LORD is compassionate and generous with you. from 2021-07-20T12:00
Rev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 5. God’s people were struggling with famine, finances, and slavery. Nehemiah saw the sinf...
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Nehemiah 4: God is fighting for you! from 2021-07-19T12:00
Dr. Joel Heck, professor of theology at Concordia University in Austin, TX joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 4. The building of the wall is well underway. The wall revealed the tens...
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Nehemiah 3: God’s restoration from shame from 2021-07-16T12:00
Rev. Ned Moerbe of Trinity Lutheran Church in Blackwell, OK joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 3. Nehemiah and God’s people started to build the wall. The wall was needed for the sak...
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Nehemiah 2: “The good hand of my God was upon me” from 2021-07-15T12:00
Rev. Tim Winterstein, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in East Wenatchee, WA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 2. The hand of God granted Nehemiah the opportunity to return to Jerusalem, g...
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Nehemiah 1: The Nehemiah driven life: Prayer from 2021-07-14T12:00
Rev. Ben Meyer of Hope Lutheran Church in Sunbury, OH, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 1.Nehemiah hears the news that although the temple had been built over 70 years ago, his homel...
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Psalm 147: Let us pray – “Praise the LORD—He Heals the brokenhearted” from 2021-07-13T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to pray and study Psalm 147. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. W...
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Psalm 148: Praise the LORD! from 2021-07-12T12:00
Rev. David Fleming, Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Grand Rapids, MI&Executive Director of Spiritual Care with Doxology, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 148. Pr...
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Psalm 5: In the Morning You Hear My Voice from 2021-07-09T12:00
Rev. Robert Wentzel of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bemidji, Minnesota joins host Rev. Brady Finnern of Messiah Lutheran, Sartell, MN to study and pray Psalm 5. David prays with groaning and demands t...
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Psalm 4: In the Peace of the LORD, I Will Lie Down and Sleep from 2021-07-08T12:00
Rev. Dr. Brian German, Associate Professor of Theology&Director of the Concordia Bible Institute at Concordia University Wisconsin, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Psalm 4. Psalm 4: In the ...
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2 Kings 25: Nothing to Say But “Lord Have Mercy” from 2021-07-07T12:00
Rev. Ross Engel, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Middleburg, FL, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 25.2 Kings 25: Everything is gone. Nothing to say but “Lord have mercy.”Aft...
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2 Kings 24: God’s Grace is Sufficient from 2021-07-06T12:00
Rev. Kevin Parviz of Congregation Chai V Shalom, St. Louis, Missouri joins host Rev. Brady Finnern of Messiah Lutheran, Sartell, MN to study II Kings 24 Judah was falling. The king, his family, al...
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2 Kings 23: God’s mercy, grace, and a reformation—a Lutheran chapter indeed. from 2021-07-05T12:00
Rev. Tim Sandeno of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Gorham, Maine, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 23. God had mercy on Judah. Josiah had a reformation in the temple of the worship pra...
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2 Kings 22: We found this great book, let’s read it. from 2021-07-02T12:00
Rev. Jason Bredeson, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 22. Josiah was a faithful king who did “right in the eyes of the LORD and did not...
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2 Kings 21: Idols may please people, but they don’t please the LORD. from 2021-07-01T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 21. Manasseh was a people pleaser. God had not called him to be a people...
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Philemon: The Richness of Reconciliation in Christ from 2021-06-30T12:00
Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Luverne, MN, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study the Epistle Philemon. Paul makes a plea with Philemon to be reconciled with a former...
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2 Kings 20: The correct answer is “Thanks be to God” not “Prove it” from 2021-06-29T12:00
Rev. Joshua Knippa, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nederland, TX, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 20. Hezekiah’s struggles are not unlike our own. He has moments where he ...
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2 Kings 19: O LORD save us that all may know that You are the LORD from 2021-06-28T12:00
Rev. Paul Hemenway, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 19. Assyria was knocking at the door of Judah, hundreds and thousands of sol...
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2 Kings 18: Who are you gonna trust? from 2021-06-25T12:00
Rev. Lucas Witt, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baltimore, MD, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 18. The people of Judah had a new king who “trusted in the LORD, the God of Isr...
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2 Kings 17: The deportation of Israel to Assyria. Lord have mercy. from 2021-06-24T12:00
Rev. Philip Hoppe, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson, MN&St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bruno, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 17. Many times God allows destruction and trials...
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2 Kings 16: There is something to fear than fear itself. from 2021-06-23T12:00
Rev. Neil Wehmas, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, IA joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 16.You have heard it said, “We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.” This doe...
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2 Kings 15: The runaway king train for Israel has begun. from 2021-06-22T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 15. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics.The kings o...
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2 Kings 14: Cedar trees, thistles, and wild beasts. from 2021-06-21T12:00
Rev. Peter Burfeind, pastor of Agnus Dei Lutheran Church in Marshall, MI&Our Savior Lutheran Church in Union City, MI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 14.Amaziah is now king. He foll...
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2 Kings 13: An end of an earthly era, but the covenant continues forever. from 2021-06-18T12:00
Rev. Gregory Alms of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Catonsville, MD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 13. The only hero in the Bible is God. The kings, the Israelites, and even the prop...
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2 Kings 12: The Lord provides for the spiritual and physical gifts of His people. from 2021-06-17T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 12. King Joash and Jehoida, the priest, worked together to help resto...
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2 Kings 11: Even at 7 years old, long live the King. from 2021-06-16T12:00
Rev. Matthew Tooman, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton, ND, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 11. The lineage of David had to be preserved and the LORD used His people to...
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2 Kings 10: Jehu cleans house, but still not good enough. from 2021-06-15T12:00
Rev. Jared Nies, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Corliss, MN, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 10. When God says “Thus says the LORD”, He means it. Sin and false worship have ...
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2 Kings 9: Finally, a king that will solve our problems. from 2021-06-14T12:00
Rev. Bob Hiller, pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Escondido and San Marcos, CA, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 9. God calls Jehu to be king, but just like any calling from th...
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2 Kings 8: God is faithful to 1,000 generations, even those in Ahab’s family from 2021-06-11T12:00
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 8. The words, “God is a jealous God to the 3rd and 4th generation of tho...
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2 Kings 6:32-7:20: The reason why we wait for the Lord! from 2021-06-10T12:00
Rev. Tom Eckstein of Concordia Lutheran Church, Jamestown, ND, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 6:32-7:20. In grief the king asks “Why should I wait for the LORD any longer?” We don’...
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2 Kings 6: He even makes the iron float! from 2021-06-09T12:00
Rev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 6. If the LORD can make iron float, surely the LORD can save me. God so loved the Isra...
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2 Kings 5:15-27: What’s the harm to ask for a few coins and a change of clothes? from 2021-06-08T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 5:15-27. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. Naam...
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2 Kings 5:1-14: God at work in the most unexpected place. from 2021-06-07T12:00
Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger, President of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 5:1-14.The LORD is the LORD of the lowly. God worked through a little girl an...
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2 Kings 4:18-44: All is well even in poverty, barrenness, and death. from 2021-06-04T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 4:18-44. The Shunamite woman loses her son and while seeking help from El...
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2 Kings 4:1-17: Give me oil in my vessel, keep it flowing, flowing, flowing. from 2021-06-03T12:00
Rev. Curtis Deterding of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 4:1-17. The widow had nothing but a vessel of oil. The Shunammite woman was wealthy. ...
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2 Kings 3: The Word of the LORD was with Elisha from 2021-06-02T12:00
Rev. Bruce Timm of Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Cloud, MN joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Kings 3. We need a preacher. Jehoram, Jehosophat, and the king of Edom went to Elisha after s...
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2 Kings 2: Elijah’s ascension from 2021-06-01T12:00
Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III, professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study II Kings 2. God continues His prophetic o...
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2 Kings 1: Ahaziah had a great fall. Nobody could put him back together again. from 2021-05-31T12:00
Rev. Matthew Clark of Ascension Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to start our study of 2 Kings. Ahaziah had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the kings’ men c...
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Psalm 149: Praise the LORD! Sing a new song. from 2021-05-28T12:00
Rev. Ross Shaver of Zion Lutheran Church, Nampa, ID joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Psalm 149. Praise the LORD! Why? The LORD takes pleasure in you. He adorns, that is covers you with Hi...
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Psalm 3: O Lord, many are rising against me. from 2021-05-27T12:00
Rev. Bryan Stecker, Grace Lutheran Church, Nashua, NH joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 3. What would you do if you had to flee for your life because of your child? What if th...
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Psalm 2: You are my Son; today I have begotten you from 2021-05-26T12:00
Rev. David Juhl of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Momence, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Psalm 2. Who has the authority? The nations or the LORD? One of the more humbling words in all o...
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I Kings 22: Inquire of the LORD, even if 400 don’t agree. from 2021-05-25T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, host of “Wrestling with the Basics” joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study I Kings 22. “The entire life of the Christian is a life of repentance”, Luther tells us. Ahab needed...
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I Kings 21: If God can love Ahab, he can love me too. from 2021-05-24T12:00
Rev. Adam Degroot, Calvary Lutheran Church, Rio Ranch, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study I Kings 21.Ahab wants a vegetable garden, it seems reasonable, but he is willing to do whatever it takes ...
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I Kings 20: The LORD even works among evil ones. from 2021-05-21T12:00
Rev. Dave Hinz of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids, MN joins host, Rev. Brady Finnern, to study I Kings 20. Ahab did not have a good track record, but yet the LORD still sent a prophet to him ...
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I Kings 19: The battle is done, but the war continues. from 2021-05-20T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study I Kings 19. Why in the world is Elijah afraid? He saw the LORD have the victory ...
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I Kings 18:19-46: Baal vs. Yahweh at high noon. May the true God win! from 2021-05-19T12:00
Rev. Dennis McFadden of Fort Wayne, Indiana joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study I Kings 18. It is like a good old western film, “Meet me at high noon and we will see who comes out victorious.” ...
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I Kings 18:1-19: The Word of the LORD came to Elijah. from 2021-05-18T12:00
Rev. Nabil Nour of Trinity Lutheran, Hartford, SD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study I Kings 18:1-19. “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” These words from John the baptist rings in...
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I Kings 17: The LORD will provide. from 2021-05-17T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 17. Elijah was in a drought, famine, and presented with death and the LOR...
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1 Kings 15&16: The Biblical version of the Hatfields and McCoys. from 2021-05-14T12:00
Rev. Keith Lingsch of Grace Lutheran Church, Naples, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 15&16. The common words of these chapters, “And he walked in all the sins that his father did...
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1 Kings 14: This is not going well for Jeroboam and Rehoboam. from 2021-05-13T12:00
Rev. Tom Eckstein of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 14. It does not end well for the kings of Israel and Judah. Their sins followed them...
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1 Kings 13: Even if an angel from heaven should preach a different message, let him be accursed. from 2021-05-12T12:00
Rev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 13. Whose word has authority? A prophet? A king? A man of God? The only word that had ...
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1 Kings 12: A Kingdom divided from the LORD shall not stand. from 2021-05-11T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 12. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. The kingdo...
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1 Kings 11: How quickly the mighty fall. from 2021-05-10T12:00
Rev. Warren Woerth of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 11. Well, that escalated quickly! Solomon goes from praying and giving praises to ...
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1 Kings 10: Great wealth brings great responsibility. Lord have mercy. from 2021-05-07T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 10. The LORD had greatly blessed Solomon with wisdom, wealth, and faithfu...
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1 Kings 9: The LORD appeared to Solomon from 2021-05-06T12:00
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 9. The LORD appeared to Solomon a second time, I Kings 3:5 was the first. H...
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1 Kings 8:54-66: The LORD blesses through Solomon from 2021-05-05T12:00
Rev. David Fleming, associate pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Executive Director of Spiritual Care with DOXOLOGY, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings ...
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1 Kings 8:22-53: It’s time to pray. from 2021-05-04T12:00
Rev. Kevin Parviz of Congregation Chai V Shalom, St. Louis, Missouri joins host Rev. Brady Finnern of Messiah Lutheran, Sartell, MN to study 1 Kings 8:22-53. It’s time to pray. Solomon stood befo...
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1 Kings 8:1-21: The presence of God who keeps His promises from 2021-05-03T12:00
Rev. Jason Shockman of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, West Salem, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 8:1-21. The temple is ready. The ark of the covenant is in the Holy Place and...
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1 Kings 7:13-51: The temple, the palace, the furnishings...Oh my! from 2021-04-30T12:00
Rev. Timothy Sims of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 7:13-51. Bronze pillars, stands, sea of cast metal, oxen, cherubim, palm trees, and lion...
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1 Kings 7:1-12: Building the Palace from 2021-04-29T12:00
Rev. Gregory Alms of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Catonsville, MD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 7:1-12. The Temple has been built after seven years of work. As Solomon was a King ...
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1 Kings 6: The blueprints for God’s Holy Place from 2021-04-28T12:00
Rev. Matthew Ruesch of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Kingsford, Michigan, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 6. 480 years after the Israelites left Egypt, the temple was finally bein...
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1 Kings 5: Preparing to build the house of the Lord from 2021-04-27T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 5. Find Wrestling with the Basics episodes at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. S...
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1 Kings 4: God gave Solomon wisdom from 2021-04-26T12:00
Rev. Peter Schmidt, pastor of Beautiful Savior, Waukesha, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 4. The author gives us a whole list of Solomon’s cabinet as he led all of Israel. A wis...
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1 Kings 3:16-28: Conflict management on steroids. (Sharathon 2021) from 2021-04-23T12:00
Rev. John Rickert, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Newark, Delaware, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 3:16-28. Each day we are presented with ethical questions and conflict to be resol...
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1 Kings 3:1-15: “O LORD, give me Your wisdom” (Sharathon 2021) from 2021-04-22T12:00
Rev. Brain Davies, pastor of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, IL, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 3:1-15. What do you seek from the LORD? Our prayers will often function like...
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1 Kings 2:13-46: Sins Have Their Consequences. from 2021-04-21T12:00
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 2:13-46. All Adonijah wanted to do was get married, right? Solomon’s ...
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1 Kings 2:1-12: The Last will and testament of David from 2021-04-20T12:00
Rev. Peter Lange, First Vice President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 2:1-12. What words do you want to share with your family before you lea...
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1 Kings 1:28-53: King Solomon it is! from 2021-04-19T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 1:28-53. Our plans are not our own. Adonijah appointed himself to be kin...
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1 Kings 1:1-27: All Hail the King! from 2021-04-16T12:00
Rev. Dr. Walter Maier, III, professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Kings 1:1-27. Who is next in line to...
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New Book Intro: 1&2 Kings from 2021-04-16T11:00
When we think of kings, we may think of all-wise, upright, strong men who fairly rule the land with patience and love. Yet, the stories of 1 and 2 Kings do not paint a heroic picture. Deception, i...
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Psalm 150: Everything that has breath praise the LORD! from 2021-04-15T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, Missouri, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Psalm 150. Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD where his name is given, ...
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Psalm 1: Blessed is the man who walks, delights, and meditates on the law. from 2021-04-14T12:00
Rev. Dr. Timothy Saleska, professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Psalm 1.The Psalms are what God gives to us as we wait for Hi...
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2 Thessalonians 3: Do not grow weary in doing good; the Lord is faithful from 2021-04-13T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Thessalonians 3. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. Th...
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2 Thessalonians 2: Who is this man of lawlessness? from 2021-04-12T12:00
Rev. George Murdaugh, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Douglasville, GA, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Thessalonians 2. Paul points the Thessalonians to what really matters:...
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2 Thessalonians 1:That you may be considered worthy of God’s kingdom. from 2021-04-09T12:00
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Thessalonians 1. “We always pray for you, that our God may make you wor...
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-28:Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks. from 2021-04-08T12:00
Rev. Dr. Steven Schave, Director of LCMS Urban&Inner City Mission and LCMS Church Planting, and co-host of the Mission Field: USA podcast, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Thessalonians 5:1...
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-11: So when will Jesus return? from 2021-04-07T12:00
Rev. Nabil Nour of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, SD, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. “Did you hear what happened overseas? We must be near the end.” We hear ...
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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18: Hope when the rapture occurs. from 2021-04-06T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. “We do not want you to be uninformed brothers...
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1 Thessalonians 4:1-12: In the Lord Jesus, walk in a God pleasing way. from 2021-04-05T12:00
Rev. Keith Weise of Good Shepherd Lutheran Communities, Sauk Rapids, MN joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. “For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.” I...
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1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13: Grieving, encouragement, and prayer. from 2021-04-01T12:00
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13. Paul’s words are broken down into three sections. F...
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1 Thessalonians 2:1-16: Pastoral Paul Prays for the People from 2021-03-31T12:00
Rev. Dennis McFadden of Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Thessalonians 2. We hear and feel another example of the “Pastoral Paul.” He speaks of his love for the Thess...
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1 Thessalonians 1: Loved and chosen even in persecution. from 2021-03-30T12:00
Rev. Jacob Heine, Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, Kansas, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 1 Thessalonians 1. Paul gives thanks to the LORD for the Thessalonians. He gives thanks...
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Colossians 4:2-18: Tychicus, Mark,&Paul: OH MY! from 2021-03-29T12:00
Rev. Ryan Fehrmann, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Colossians 4:2-18. Paul gives his final instructions and greetings. Continue steadfast in p...
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Colossians 3:12-4:1:Serving as God’s chosen ones. from 2021-03-26T12:00
Rev. Lucas Witt, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baltimore, MD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Colossians 3:12-4:1. You are God’s chosen one, holy and beloved. As you have been chose...
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Colossians 3:1-11: Christ is all and in all. from 2021-03-25T12:00
Rev. Kevin Martin, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Colossians 3:1-11. Christ has raised you to new life. It is no longer I ...
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Colossians 2: Buried, raised, and alive in Christ. from 2021-03-23T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins host Rev. Brady Finnern of Messiah Lutheran Church, Sartell, MN to study Colossians 2. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kf...
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Colossians 1:15-29: Christ is the head of everything to reconcile us to God. from 2021-03-22T12:00
Rev. Dr. Lane Burgland of Churubusco, Indiana joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Colossians 1:15-29. Find his book at "Reading the Bible with Understanding" cph.org/p-1615-Reading-the-Bible-with-Und...
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Colossians 1:1-14: Faith, Love, and Hope in what? In Christ! from 2021-03-19T12:00
Rev. Dr. Paul Deterding, pastor and teacher at St. Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, Missouri joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to begin our study of Colossians. Faith&hope needs a source. The ...
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Philippians 4:2-23: Pray, rejoice, and be strengthened in Christ. Repeat. from 2021-03-18T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Philippians 4:2-23. “Rejoice in the LORD always; again I will say rejoice.” ...
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Philippians 3:12-4:1: Lowly body to be like his glorious body. from 2021-03-16T12:00
Rev. Ingo Dutzmann of Harpswell, Maine, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Philippians 3:12-4:1. “Praise the LORD and pass the potatoes!” Paul teaches us to rejoice in the “now and not yet.” ...
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Philippians 3:1-11: Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling from 2021-03-15T12:00
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Philippians 3:1-11. Paul calls us to task about confidence. Is our confidence...
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Philippians 2:12-30: Work out your salvation---God, in Christ, works through you. from 2021-03-12T12:00
Rev. Jeremy Klaustermeier, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Warrenton, Missouri, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Philippians 2:12-20. Paul is 800 miles from the Philippians, yet, he sp...
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Philippians 2:1-11: The Humiliation and Exaltation of Christ from 2021-03-11T12:00
Rev. Thomas Eckstein of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Philippians 2:1-11. Paul speaks clear words of our Lord Jesus. “He made himself nothing,...
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Philippians 1:18b-30: To live is Christ and to die is gain from 2021-03-09T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Philippians 1:18b-30. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasic...
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Philippians 1:1-18a: Preaching out of envy and rivalry—thanks be to God! from 2021-03-08T12:00
Rev. John Schmidtke, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Philippians 1:1-18a.Paul gives thanks to the LORD for the church in Philippi for their partnersh...
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Ephesians 6: How can I be strong in the LORD? from 2021-03-05T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ephesians 6. Paul gives us instructions to a “holy order” for husbands/...
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Ephesians 5:22-33: Marriage Enrichment in only a few verses. from 2021-03-04T12:00
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Myers, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ephesians 5:22-33. Paul lays out a holy order for marriage. Wives submit to your husba...
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Ephesians 5:1-21: Walking in the Light; Walking in Love from 2021-03-02T12:00
Rev. Kevin Parviz of Congregation Chai V Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ephesians 5:1-21. Christ loves you and gave himself for you as a fragrant offering an...
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Ephesians 4:17-32: The forgiven life in Christ. from 2021-03-01T12:00
Rev. David Fleming of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Grand Rapids, MI&Executive Director of Spiritual Care with DOXOLOGY joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ephesians 4:17-32. Learn mo...
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Ephesians 4:1-16: United in Christ; speaking truth in love. from 2021-02-26T12:00
Rev. Dan Eddy of Messiah Lutheran Church, Beloit, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern of Messiah Lutheran Church, Sartell, MN to study Ephesians 4. Our unity as Christians is founded on God: the Fath...
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Ephesians 3: The breadth, length, height and depth of God’s love in Christ. from 2021-02-25T12:00
Rev. Kevin Parviz of Congregation Chai V Shalom in Dogtown, St. Louis, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ephesians 3. We love mysteries. “Who done it?” “How did it happen?” “Who is that ...
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Ephesians 2:11-22: One in Christ&built together from 2021-02-23T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ephesians 2:11-22. Listen to on demand episodes of Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/...
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Ephesians 2:1-10: You were dead! from 2021-02-22T12:00
Rev. Mark Jasa of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Pasadena, California joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ephesians 2.You were dead----dead in sin and trespasses. To be dead takes away all motiva...
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Ephesians 1:11-23: God’s got this under his feet from 2021-02-19T12:00
Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise, Executive Director of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation in Macomb, MI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ephesians 1:11-23. Learn more about the work of LHF at lhfmission...
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Ephesians 1:1-14: A Prayer of Blessings from 2021-02-18T12:00
Rev. Dr. Thomas Winger, President of Concordia Lutheran Seminary, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada&the author of the Concordia Commentary on Ephesians joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to begin our stud...
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Galatians 6:1-18: A new creation to do good. from 2021-02-16T12:00
Rev. Jeremy Klaustermeier of St. John Lutheran Church in Warrenton, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Galatians 6:1-18. Do not grow weary in doing good brothers and sisters in Christ. God...
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Galatians 5:16-26: Living by the Spirit not the flesh. from 2021-02-15T12:00
Rev. Ross Shaver of Zion Lutheran Church in Nampa, ID joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Galatians 5:16-26. Walk by the Spirit and not the flesh. It is our flesh, that which is separated from...
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Galatians 5:1-15: Free in Christ; Free to serve in love. from 2021-02-12T12:00
Rev. Jacob Heine of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Galatians 5:1-15. “For freedom Christ has set us free.” Paul brings strong words to remind the Galat...
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Galatians 4:21-31: Children of the promise from 2021-02-11T12:00
Rev. Ross Engel of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Middleburg, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Galatians 4:21-31. Paul speaks in figurative language a very clear message: You are free in Ch...
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Galatians 4:1-20: Don’t go back to slavery! from 2021-02-10T12:00
Rev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Galatians 4:1-20. “Don’t go back to slavery” Paul exhorts the Galatians. In the fullness of t...
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Galatians 3:11-29: The righteous shall live by faith. from 2021-02-09T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Galatians 3:10-39. “The righteous shall live by faith.” It really is that easy! The law does not bring righteousne...
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Galatians 3:1-9: O Foolish Galatians! from 2021-02-08T12:00
Rev. Bryan Stecker, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Nashua, New Hampshire, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Galatians 3:1-9. O Foolish Galatians! Don’t go back to slavery under the law, ...
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Galatians 2:11-21: Jesus’ purpose driven life from 2021-02-05T12:00
Rev. David Boisclar of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Galatians 2:11-21. Paul says, “I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me an...
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Galatians 2:1-10: The Gospel is worth the fight. from 2021-02-04T12:00
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Galatians 2:1-10. Paul tells of his travels to Jerusalem to meet with Peter, James, and Jo...
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Galatians 1:11-24: The gospel is NOT man’s gospel from 2021-02-03T12:00
Rev. Philip Hoppe, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson&St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bruno, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Galatians 1:11-24. Paul proves his apostleship, not because ...
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Galatians 1:1-10: The one and only gospel from 2021-02-02T12:00
Dr. Andrew Das, Professor of Religious Studies at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to start our study on Galatians 1:1-10. Paul is astonished. The churches in Galatia had...
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2 Corinthians 13: Paul gives final warnings and blessings. from 2021-02-01T12:00
Rev. Brian Davies, pastor of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 13.Paul ends his letter to the Corinthians with a plea to “examine yourse...
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2 Corinthians 12:11-21: Paul seeks not what is yours, but you. from 2021-01-29T12:00
Rev. Peter Burfeind, pastor of Agnus Dei Lutheran Church in Marshall, MI&Our Savior Lutheran Church in Union City, MI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 12:11-21.Paul desires to v...
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2 Corinthians 12:1-10: God’s grace is sufficient for you from 2021-01-28T12:00
Rev. Tim Winterstein, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in East Wenatchee, WA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 12:1-10. In Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” he prays to the LORD to take thi...
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2 Corinthians 11:16-33: Paul, in Christ, is a boastful, weak, fool. from 2021-01-27T12:00
Rev. Adam DeGroot, Calvary Lutheran Church, Rio Ranch, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 11:16-33. Paul lowers himself to the level of the “super” apostles to boast in his accompl...
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2 Corinthians 11:1-15: Super Apostles? Try False Prophets. from 2021-01-26T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 11:1-15. Paul asks the Corinthians to bear with him as he addresses a little foolishness. The foolishness of the church listenin...
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2 Corinthians 10: Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord from 2021-01-25T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 10. Paul defends his ministry not on his own commendation, but...
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2 Corinthians 9: Cheerful giving from 2021-01-22T12:00
Rev. Jason Bredeson, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 9. The surpassing and abundance of God’s grace in Christ flows upon you in ...
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2 Corinthians 8:16-24: All glory to Christ from 2021-01-21T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor of Hanover Lutheran Church, Cape Girardeau, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 8:16-24.Paul sends Titus back to Corinth with two unnamed brot...
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2 Corinthians 8:1-15: Why can’t you be more generous like _______________? from 2021-01-20T12:00
Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 8:1-15. “See that you excel in this act of grace (giving) also.”...
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2 Corinthians 7: An overflowing with joy over repentance? from 2021-01-19T12:00
Rev. Ben Meyer, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Sunbury, OH, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 7. “I am filled with comfort. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy”...
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2 Corinthians 6: Now is the day of salvation from 2021-01-18T12:00
Rev. Peter Schmidt, pastor of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Waukesha, WI, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 6. Paul shows the church that the work of the Christian is not ...
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2 Corinthians 5:11-21: The sinless Christ takes your sin. from 2021-01-15T12:00
Rev. David Juhl, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Momence, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 5:11-21. In Christ, you are a new creation! He died for all and that incl...
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Rev. Dr. Steven Schave on Luke 2:41-52 from 2021-01-15T10:30
Rev. Dr. Steven Schave gives today's sermon based on Luke 2:41-52. Today we pray for Melinda Thews who serves the Lord in Taiwan. Read her story and how to support her work at lcms.org/thews. Find...
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2 Corinthians 5: We walk by faith, not by sight. from 2021-01-14T12:00
Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 5:1-10. “Be of good courage.” In this life our bodies an...
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2 Corinthians 4: Do not lose heart. from 2021-01-13T12:00
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 4. Paul reminds us, “But we have a treasure in jars of clay, to ...
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2 Corinthians 3: Our sufficiency is not in ourselves but through God in Christ. from 2021-01-12T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 3. Paul encourages the Corinthian church as they are his “letter of recommendation” as he defends his minis...
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2 Corinthians 2:1-17: Forgive the Sinner so that you are not outwitted by Satan. from 2021-01-11T12:00
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 2:1-17.Paul writes to the Corinthians out of an “abundant love” t...
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2 Corinthians 1:12-24: The Promises of God are YES in Christ. from 2021-01-08T12:00
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Collinsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 1:12-24. Paul reminds the Corinthian church that he desires to visit...
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2 Corinthians 1:1-11: The God of all comfort and deliverance from 2021-01-07T12:00
Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Myers, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study 2 Corinthians 1:1-11.Paul, as an apostle of Jesus Christ, writes his second letter b...
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NEW SERIES: Epistles of St. Paul from 2021-01-06T12:00
Thy Strong Word gives the gift of God’s Word to you. From January 7 until Holy Week we will receive this gift in Paul’s Epistles: 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, Philippians, and I Thessalonians. We wi...
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Acts 3: Ascended as ?, Jesus Shares Spirit with Us from 2020-12-23T12:00
Host Rev. AJ Espinosa studies Acts 3 and 2:36-47. “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy S...
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Matthew 28: Authorized Messages, ? Himself Stands by Us from 2020-12-22T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Matthew 28. “They gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers and said, ‘Tell people, “His disciples?came by night ...
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Luke 8: Strong Word of Judgment, Humble ? of the 12 from 2020-12-21T12:00
Rev. Christopher Maronde, pastor of St. John - Bingen in Decatur, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Luke 8. “Nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret th...
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Psalm 102: Zion's Dry Bones Lament&Pray for ?'s Resurrection from 2020-12-18T12:00
Rev. Dan Eddy, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Beloit, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 102. “You will arise and have pity on Zion; it is the time to favor her; the appoi...
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Esther 7: Esther Bets Her Life as ? Did, King Saves Face from 2020-12-17T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, pastor of Hanover Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Esther 7. “If I have found favor in your sight, O king, and if it please the...
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Nehemiah 6: Unclean Nehemiah Bold in ?, Aims for Walls from 2020-12-16T12:00
Rev. Doug Nicely, pastor of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Nehemiah 6 and 2:1-6. “Should such a man as I run away? And what man such as I...
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2 Chronicles 36: Vassals, yet Faithful | ? Remains in Judah's Fall from 2020-12-15T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Chronicles 34 and 36:1-6. “[Zedekiah]also rebelled ...
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Zephaniah 2: ?'s Grace for Josiah, Even as the Waves Hit from 2020-12-14T12:00
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zephaniah 2. “Seek righteousness; seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on th...
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Psalm 101: ? Daily Breaks the Bread-Takers, Justice Needs Mercy from 2020-12-11T12:00
Rev. Shawn Kumm, pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cody, Wyoming, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 101. “Morning by morning I will destroy all the wicked in the land, cutting ...
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Habakkuk 1: Babylonians Defeat Babylon's King, ? Lives On from 2020-12-10T12:00
Host Rev. AJ Espinosa studies Habakkuk 1. “Is he then to keep on emptying his net and mercilessly killing nations forever?” Habakkuk boldly pours forth his complaint to God, but who is he talking ...
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2 Kings 16: Eclectic Power Addiction | ? to Assyria's Vassal from 2020-12-09T12:00
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Kings 16. “I am your servant and your son. Come up and rescue me from the hand ...
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1 Kings 17: Elijah Speaks ?'s Commands to Reverse Death from 2020-12-08T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Kings 17 and 16:29-34. “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a ...
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Psalm 48: Universal God in Particular Times&Places, ? of Mt Zion from 2020-12-04T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 48. “Walk about Zion, go around her, number her...
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Jonah 3–4: Job's Outrage | ? Shows Weakness to Save from 2020-12-03T12:00
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Jonah 3-4. “But God said to Jonah, ‘Do you do well to be angry for the plant?’ An...
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Ruth 3: Ruth Boldly Uncovers, ? Redeems Abundantly from 2020-12-02T12:00
Rev. George Murdaugh, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Douglasville, Georgia, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Ruth chapter 3 and 4:1-6. “But when he lies down, observe the place w...
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Judges 2: Baals of Canaan Assimilate | Teach ?'s Exodus from 2020-12-01T12:00
Rev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irvine, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Judges 2 and Judges 1:30-36.“There arose another generation after them wh...
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Deuteronomy 34: God Kills Moses, Blesses in ? Joshua Anyway from 2020-11-30T12:00
Rev. Matt Zickler, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Western Springs, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Deuteronomy 32:48-52 and chapter 34. “You did not treat me as holy in the mids...
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Psalm 46: Refuge in Body of ?, Our Fortress, River, King in Control from 2020-11-27T12:00
Rev. Peter Bender, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Sussex, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 46. “Be still, and know that I am God. [...]The LORD of hosts is with us; the Go...
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Psalm 45: Intimacy with God, ? Pours Royal Gifts on Bride from 2020-11-26T12:00
Rev. Jeremy Klaustermeier, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Warrenton, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 45. “Forget your people and your father’s house, and the king will ...
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Leviticus 10: ? Teaches Louder Than Moses&Aaron from 2020-11-25T12:00
Rev. Nate Ruback, pastor of Grace Lutheran Chapel in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Leviticus 9:22-24 and 10:1-20. “Such things as these?have happened to m...
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Genesis 45: Resurrection of Joseph, ? Shuts Jacob's Eyes from 2020-11-24T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Genesis 45-46:7. “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. And now do not be distressed or angry with your...
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Job 1: Law Does Not Command God | Job, ? on Trial from 2020-11-23T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Job 1. “Does Job fear God for no reason? Have you not...
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2 Samuel 24: Unity in ?'s Altar on Zion, Not by Power of Pride from 2020-11-20T12:00
Rev. Dennis McFadden, pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 24. “Again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he i...
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2 Samuel 23: Broken Heroes Established for the Dawn of ? from 2020-11-19T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, pastor of Hanover Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 23. “He dawns on them like the morning light, like the sun shining ...
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2 Samuel 22: Swan Song of ?, Spectre of Saul Banished from 2020-11-18T12:00
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 22. “Great salvation he brings to his king,?and shows steadfast love ...
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Psalm 47: Korah Reminds David, God is King of Kings, ? Ascends from 2020-11-16T12:00
Rev. Dustin Beck, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, Texas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 47. You might say the Korahites had a legacy of objecting to monarchical power: “...
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2 Samuel 20: ? to Fire Him, but Joab Still Here | Lady Wisdom from 2020-11-13T12:00
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 20. David tries to fire him, but Joab just won’t leave. His ruthle...
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2 Samuel 19: Equal Shares of Mercy, ? David Returns from 2020-11-12T12:00
Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 19. “You love those who hate you and hate those who love you. Fo...
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2 Samuel 18: ? Takes Absalom's Place to Rescue from Joab from 2020-11-11T12:00
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 18. “O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would I had died instead ...
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2 Samuel 17: Ahithophel's Perfect Plan vs. ? Not Godproof from 2020-11-10T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 17. “The LORD had ordained to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, so that the LORD might bring harm upon A...
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2 Samuel 16: Shrewd Players | Meek ?, Takes Shimei's Curse from 2020-11-09T12:00
Rev. Benjamin Maton, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 16. “Behold, my own son seeks my life; how much more now may thi...
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2 Samuel 15: Absalom's Kiss of Betrayal, ? Patient in Injustice from 2020-11-06T12:00
Rev. Brian Thieme, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 15. “Carry the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor in the eyes ...
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2 Samuel 14: Bold Faith Disguises, Starts Fire, Mediator of ? from 2020-11-05T12:00
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 14. “Then Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king, but Joab would...
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2 Samuel 13: David Fails Amnon, Hated Tamar Loves as ? from 2020-11-04T12:00
Rev. Doug Minton in Blaine, Minnesota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 13. Are we in love with a person, or an idea? When King David’s son Amnon falls in love with his half-sister Ta...
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2 Samuel 12: David Destroys His Own, ? Guides&Spares from 2020-11-03T12:00
Rev. Mark Jasa, pastor of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Pasadena, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 12. “As the LORD lives, the man who has done this deserves to die, and he...
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Psalm 143: David's Spirit Fails His Son, But God Won't in ? from 2020-11-02T12:00
Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v'Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 143. “Enter not into judgment with your servant, for no one living is rig...
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2 Samuel 11: David Betrays Uriah, Bathsheba Blessed for ? from 2020-10-30T12:00
Rev. Warren Woerth, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 11. “And the woman conceived, and she sent and told David, ‘I am preg...
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2 Samuel 10: ? Meets the Shamed, Keeps Faith w/ Rebels from 2020-10-29T12:00
Rev. Jacob Heine, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, Kansas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 10. “When it was told David, he sent to meet them, for the men were greatly asham...
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2 Samuel 9: ? Contends for Us, Keeps Faith w/ Merib-baal from 2020-10-28T12:00
Rev. Duncan McLellan, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ankeny, Iowa, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 9. “And David said to him, ‘Do not fear, for I will show you kindness for th...
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2 Samuel 8: David's Mercy&Victories, God's Promises in ? from 2020-10-27T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 8. “Two lines he measured to be put to death, and one full line to be spared.” David has blood on his hands—a...
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Psalm 132: ?'s Sure Place, Raised Up with Food&Clothing from 2020-10-26T13:15
Rev. Charles Henrickson, pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 132. “I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids,...
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2 Samuel 7: David's Plan | No, *I* Will Build a *House* in ? from 2020-10-26T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 7. “But that same night the word of the LORD...
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2 Samuel 6: David's Wild Party, Uzzah&Michal, Mercy for ? from 2020-10-23T12:00
Rev. Lucas Witt, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baltimore, Maryland, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 6. “How the king of Israel honored himself today, uncovering himself today...
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2 Samuel 5: ? David Anointed ?, 40-Year Reign Forever from 2020-10-22T12:00
Rev. Brady Finnern, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Sartell, Minnesota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 5. “King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD, and t...
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2 Samuel 4: ? David's Vow to Treat Enemies as Innocents from 2020-10-21T12:00
Rev. David Fleming, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Executive Director for Spiritual Care with DOXOLOGY, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 4. Learn m...
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2 Samuel 3: Noble Abner Repents, Dies as ? for King David from 2020-10-20T12:00
Rev. Paul Cain, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheridan, Wyoming, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 3. “God do so to Abner and more also, if I do not accomplish for David what t...
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2 Samuel 2: David&Abner Jockey for Power, God's Will in ? from 2020-10-19T12:00
Rev. Doug Nicely, pastor of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 2. “And Joab said, ‘As God lives, if you had not spoken, surely the m...
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Psalm 44: God's Children in ? Yell Out in Faith, Hope after Temple from 2020-10-16T12:00
Rev. Ben Maton, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 44. “Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord?” The Korahites were devastated...
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2 Samuel 1: Mighty Saul&Son Fallen, Risk Life&Give as ? from 2020-10-15T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, retired LCMS pastor in Frohna, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 1. “You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, who ...
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1 Samuel 31: Irreverent Philistine Gospel | Respect for ? Saul from 2020-10-14T12:00
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 31. “He was badly wounded by the archers. Then Saul said to his armor-be...
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1 Samuel 30: Restored 3rd Day, David ? Rises w/ Gifts from 2020-10-13T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 30. “David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him. [...]But David strengthened himself i...
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1 Samuel 29: David ? Faithful to God, to God's Enemies Also from 2020-10-12T12:00
Host Rev. AJ Espinosa studies 1 Samuel 29. “But what have I done? What have you found in your servant from the day I entered your service until now, that I may not go and fight against the enemies...
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1 Samuel 28: Ironic Appar-ances, Asked-For ? Asks God from 2020-10-09T12:00
Rev. Brian Kachelmeier, pastor of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Los Alamos, New Mexico, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 28. “Then Samuel said to Saul, ‘Why have you disturb...
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1 Samuel 27: Humble Exile for Achish, David ? Quietly Saves from 2020-10-08T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 27. “When Achish asked, ‘Where have you made...
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1 Samuel 26: ? Saves Saul Thrice, Takes Spear in Respect from 2020-10-07T12:00
Rev. Lucas Witt, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baltimore, Maryland, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 26. “As the LORD lives, you deserve to die, because you have not kept watc...
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1 Samuel 25: Abigail of ? Feeds 5&2, Saves David from Self from 2020-10-06T12:00
Rev. Kevin Martin, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 25. “Blessed be your discretion, and blessed be you, who have kept...
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Psalm 142: With ? at Cave Bottom, Faint Spirit to Arise from 2020-10-05T12:00
Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v'Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 142. “When my spirit faints within me, you know my way! In the path where...
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1 Samuel 24: ? Submits in Mercy, Saul's Kingdom in Hand from 2020-10-02T12:00
Rev. Richard Mittwede, pastor of University Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 24. “And Saul lifted up his voice and wept. He said to David, ‘You are m...
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1 Samuel 23: ? Saves Keliah, Besieged Rock and Curse from 2020-10-01T12:00
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 23. “O LORD, the God of Israel, your servant has surely heard that Saul ...
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1 Samuel 22: ? David Blows Cover to Shelter Hungry Souls from 2020-09-30T12:00
Rev. Andrew Jagow, pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Virginia, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 22. “Stay with me; do not be afraid, for he who seeks my life seeks your...
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1 Samuel 21: Bold ?, King's Son Takes Loaves, Called Crazy from 2020-09-29T12:00
Rev. Ken Wagener, retired LCMS pastor in Mooresville, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 21. “So the priest gave [David]the holy bread, for there was no bread there but the bre...
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1 Samuel 20: David Bows to Lord Jonathan, Both as ? for Us from 2020-09-28T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 20. “Therefore deal kindly with your servant...
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1 Samuel 19: ? David Slandered, Save Life to Honor Father from 2020-09-25T12:00
Rev. Robert Paul, pastor of Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 19. “Let not the king sin against his servant David, because he has not sinned...
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1 Samuel 18: Yah-Nathan's Robe&Protection, Irony of Saul from 2020-09-24T12:00
Rev. Waldemar Vinovskis, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Macungie, Pennsylvania, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 18. “Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he love...
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1 Samuel 17: The Philistine to See and Bow as ? David Does from 2020-09-23T12:00
Rev. Dr. Martin Noland, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in San Mateo, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 17. “So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a ...
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1 Samuel 16: Love's Silence, Mysterious Choice of ? David from 2020-09-22T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 16. “And Samuel said, ‘How can I go? If Saul hears it, he will kill me.’ And the LORD said, ‘Take a heifer wi...
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Psalm 57: Saul Gives David to Lions, Loyal ? Gives Grace from 2020-09-21T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 57. “My soul is in the midst of lions; I lie do...
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1 Samuel 15: God Regrets Our Sauls, Sends ?, No Regrets from 2020-09-18T12:00
Rev. George Murdaugh, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Douglasville, Georgia, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 15. “Samuel grieved over Saul. And the LORD regretted that h...
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1 Samuel 14: Come What May, Saul to Glory, His Son to God from 2020-09-17T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 14. “But he did not tell his father.” Unbeknownst to King Saul, his son Jonathan slips away to the Philistine...
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1 Samuel 13: Farmer Saul Charges Ahead, ? Waits&Submits from 2020-09-16T12:00
Rev. Dr. Alfonso O. Espinosa, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irvine, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 13. “The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart, and ...
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1 Samuel 12: Repent of "Sauling," ? Forgives, Blesses in Saul from 2020-09-15T12:00
Rev. Darrin Sheek, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Anaheim, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 12. “You shall know and see that your wickedness?is great, which ...
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1 Samuel 11: Spirit Fills Saul/? to Unite&Save God's People from 2020-09-14T12:00
Rev. David Andrus, pastor of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in St. Louis and Not-Alone.net Ministries, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 11. Why is the king of Israel working in the fi...
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1 Samuel 10: Son of Kish/Joseph/God? 1st ? Hidden in Saul from 2020-09-11T12:00
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 10. “What has come over the son of Kish??Is Saul also among the p...
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1 Samuel 9: Lil' Benjamin to Feast as ?, God's Flawed Tools from 2020-09-10T11:00
Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 9. Underwriter of Thy Strong Word“See, what was kept is set befo...
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1 Samuel 8: Saul over Joel, "Reasonable" Pick, Merciful ? from 2020-09-09T12:00
Rev. John Shank, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 8. “Yet his sons did not walk in his ways but turned aside after gain. T...
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1 Samuel 7: ? the Humble Ebenezer, Reform w/ Repentance from 2020-09-08T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 7. “So the people of Israel put away the Baals and the Ashtaroth, and they served the LORD only.” Although ch...
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Psalm 113: God Most High ? Mary's Little One, ? the Word from 2020-09-07T12:00
Rev. Christopher Maronde, pastor of St. John-Bingen in Decatur, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 113. “Who is like Yahweh our God, who condescends to us from on high!” … Pardon?...
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1 Samuel 6: ?-Ark Misunderstood, Moved to Multiply Mercy from 2020-09-04T12:00
Rev. Robert Paul, pastor of Memorial Lutheran Church&School in Houston, Texas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 6. Why would God let the Philistines literally cart around His holy ark...
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1 Samuel 5: Hallowed in Hand Humor, ?'s Ark Sent Away from 2020-09-03T12:00
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 5. “Dagon had fallen face downward on the ground before the ark of the L...
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1 Samuel 4: Silver Bullet Slogans, Ichabod's Heathen Heart from 2020-09-02T12:00
Rev. Mark Birkholz, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Oak Lawn, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 4. “Then Samuel’s word befell all of Israel, and Israel went out to meet th...
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1 Samuel 3: Sure You Really Want to Hear? In ?, Here He Is from 2020-09-01T12:00
Rev. Mark Femmel, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Maryland Heights, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 3. Have you ever wished that God would call out to you like He did to ...
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1 Samuel 2: Old Hannah Asks for Saul, Mary Gets Priestly ? from 2020-08-31T12:00
Rev. Charles Henrickson, pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 2. “My heart exults in the LORD; [...]He will give strength t...
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1 Samuel 1: Cake&God, Life on Loan, Fluid Samuel ? ? from 2020-08-28T12:00
Rev. Paul Cain, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheridan, Wyoming, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Samuel 1. “And she called his name Samuel, for she said, ‘I have asked for him from ...
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1 Corinthians 16: Grow Up&Support ?'s Body, Brother Apollos from 2020-08-27T11:00
Rev. Gregory Alms, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Catonsville, Maryland, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 16. “Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly ur...
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1 Corinthians 15: ? Really Raised, Humble Faith of Love Endures from 2020-08-26T12:00
Rev. Brian Davies, pastor of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 15. “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile, ...
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1 Corinthians 14: ?'s Orderly Prophecy, Love from the Whole Mind from 2020-08-25T12:00
Rev. Andrew Yeager, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 14. If “all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, wil...
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1 Corinthians 13: Speak Charitably in ? || Angelic Truth Temporary from 2020-08-24T12:00
Rev. Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 13. “Love is patient and kind; lov...
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1 Corinthians 12: ? Gives Up Preferences to Honor Weak in Spirit from 2020-08-21T12:00
Rev. Mark Preus, pastor of St. Andrew Lutheran Church&Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 12. “It is the same God who empowers them all in everyon...
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1 Corinthians 11: Heavenly Hats, Intimacy of the Body in ? from 2020-08-20T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 11. “The head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.”...
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1 Corinthians 10: Church Repents Daily in ?, Not with Demons from 2020-08-19T12:00
Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden, pastor of Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 10. “You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of de...
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1 Corinthians 9: Duty to Concede, Members Boast to Point to ? from 2020-08-18T12:00
Rev. Stewart Crown, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 9. “Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endu...
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Psalm 50: We Don't Feed God; Faith in ? to Feed&Save from 2020-08-17T12:00
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 50. "If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullnes...
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1 Corinthians 8: Love over Rights, Brother Worth ?'s Blood from 2020-08-14T12:00
Rev. Lane Burgland, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Churubusco, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 8. A lot of churches are talking about their rights these days. “If f...
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1 Corinthians 7: ?'s Marriage Fundamentals Amid Distress from 2020-08-13T12:00
Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 7. “Those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would...
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1 Corinthians 6: Law of Bodies, Made Whole Only in ?, Not Suits from 2020-08-12T12:00
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 6. “To have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat fo...
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1 Corinthians 5: Not Woke, Mourn Sin of ?'s Body as Your Own from 2020-08-11T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor and co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 5. “Deliver this man to Satan for the destruction...
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1 Corinthians 4: ? Reviews Fr. Paul, Corinth Shamed but Loved from 2020-08-10T12:00
Rev. Doug Nicely, pastor of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 4. “Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of ...
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1 Corinthians 3: ? Cultivates Spiritual Perspective, Not Users from 2020-08-07T12:00
Rev. Ryan Fehrman, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 3. “I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it.” ...
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1 Corinthians 2: God's Mind || Pagan Ideas Hidden in ?ian Words from 2020-08-06T12:00
Rev. Andrew Jagow, pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Virginia, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 2. “The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of ...
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1 Corinthians 1: Not Prestige, ?'s Humble Cross Cures Disunity from 2020-08-05T12:00
Rev. Rolf Preus, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney&St. John Lutheran Church in Fairview, Montana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 1. “Christ did not send me to baptize...
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Exodus 40: Moses Unable, ? Enters to Create Israel's Time from 2020-08-04T12:00
Rev. Ingo Dutzmann, retired LCMS pastor in Sebascodegan Island, Maine, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 40. “Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting because the cloud settled on...
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Psalm 94: ? of Vengeance, No Cliques in Humble Justice from 2020-08-03T12:00
Rev. Delwyn Campbell, domestic missionary and pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church&Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gary, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 94. Learn mor...
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Exodus 39: ? Remembers Aaron’s 12 Gems in Paradise from 2020-07-31T12:00
Rev. Ned Moerbe, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Blackwell, Oklahoma, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 39. “Moses saw all the work, and behold, they had done it; as the LORD had co...
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Exodus 38: ? Cast in God's Image, $160M in Sacred Space from 2020-07-30T12:00
Rev. Warren Woerth, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 38. $160 million dollars’ worth—that’s how much gold “was used for the ...
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Exodus 37: Gold Rightly for God, ?'s Light, Scent, Presence from 2020-07-29T12:00
Rev. Brady Finnern, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Sartell, Minnesota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 37. “He made the holy anointing oil also, and the pure fragrant incense.” D...
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Exodus 36: ?'s Forgiveness as Riches, Free to Give Freely from 2020-07-28T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor and co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 36. “So the people were restrained from bringing, for th...
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Exodus 35: Real Rest, Blue Collar&All Jobs by ?'s Spirit from 2020-07-27T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 35. “You shall kindle no fire in all your dwel...
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Exodus 34: ? Fasts for 40 on Sinai, Promise Stays&Shines from 2020-07-24T12:00
Rev. Chris Biernacki, pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Florence, Alabama, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 34. “The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, ...
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Exodus 33: Proto-Tabernacle, ? Blows Off Steam with Moses from 2020-07-23T12:00
Rev. Kevin Martin, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 33. “Go up to a land flowing with milk and honey; but I will not go ...
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Exodus 32: A Reasonable Calf? ? Forgives Amidst Plague from 2020-07-22T12:00
Rev. Joe Cox, Theology teacher at Lutheran High School South in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 32. “So they gave [their gold]to me, and I threw it into the fire, ...
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Exodus 31: Judah&Dan at Work, ?'s Sabbath Refreshes from 2020-07-21T12:00
Rev. Paul Cain, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheridan, Wyoming, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 31.If the church is Israel, why don’t Christians observe the Sabbath? It’s the w...
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Psalms 114–115: Outdoor Exile Liturgy, ? Over Idols&Freedom from 2020-07-20T12:00
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 114&Psalm 115. Have we been idolizing freedom? Has God driven us outside? ...
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Exodus 30: ? Teaches w/ Holy Scent, Comforts the Senses from 2020-07-17T12:00
Rev. George Murdaugh, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Douglasville, Georgia, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 30. “You shall make of these a sacred anointing oil blended as...
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Exodus 29: Ordained in ?, Blood on Ear, Thumb, and Toe from 2020-07-16T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 29. “You shall kill the ram and take part of its blood and put it on the tip of the right ear of Aaron and on t...
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Exodus 28: Gems on ?'s Heart, Aaron's Garb Speaks God from 2020-07-15T12:00
Rev. Joel Shaltanis, pastor of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Plano, Texas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 28. “Aaron shall bear the names of the sons of Israel in the breastpiece of...
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Exodus 27: ?’s Blood on the Bronze Altar-Path to God from 2020-07-14T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor and co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 27. “The altar shall be square, and its height shall be ...
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Exodus 26: ?'s Sanctuary of Rest, Royal Tabernacle Supper from 2020-07-13T12:00
Rev. Richard Mittwede, pastor of University Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 26. “You shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen ...
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Exodus 25: ? w/ His Guards to Descend on Ark, Table, Lamp from 2020-07-10T12:00
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 25. “The cherubim shall spread out their wings above, overshadowing ...
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Exodus 24: Sinai's Covenant Drips ?’s Blood, Feast of Grace from 2020-07-09T12:00
Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 24. “They saw the God of Israel. There was under his feet as it we...
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Exodus 23: ?'s Sermon on Love&Care to Moses on Sinai from 2020-07-08T12:00
Rev. Mark Birkholz, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Oak Lawn, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 23. If you meet your enemy’s ox or his donkey going astray, you shall bring i...
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Exodus 22 - Thou Shalt Not Objectify, ? for the Vulnerable from 2020-07-07T12:00
Rev. Delwyn Campbell, domestic missionary and pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church&Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gary, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 22. Learn mo...
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Psalm 74: ?'s Easter Ruins, Leviathan to the 2nd Slaying from 2020-07-06T11:00
Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v'Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 74. “You crushed the heads of Leviathan; you gave him as food for the cre...
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Exodus 21: ? Curbs Callousness, Family Goes Out from 2020-07-03T12:00
Rev. Lucas Witt, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baltimore, Maryland, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 21. “He shall serve six years, and in the seventh he shall go out free, for ...
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Exodus 20: ? Mediates 10 Words on Heaven's Mount from 2020-07-02T12:00
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 20. “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out...
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Exodus 19: Prepared to Rest in ?'s Divine Service at Sinai from 2020-07-01T12:00
Rev. Dr. Alfonso O. Espinosa, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irvine, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 19. “On the third day the LORD will come down on Mount Sinai i...
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Exodus 18: King&Family, ? in Jethro Saves from Arrogance from 2020-06-30T12:00
Rev. Dr. Alfonso O. Espinosa, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irvine, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 18. “What you are doing is not good. You and the people with y...
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Exodus 17: Uplifted Hands&Staff of ? Wins and Waters from 2020-06-29T12:00
Rev. Dan Eddy, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Beloit, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 17. “Take in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go. Behold, ...
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Psalm 78 (Part 2): Ephraim's Twisted Bow, Again ?'s Fruitful Bough from 2020-06-26T12:00
Rev. Nabil Nour, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, South Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study the second half of Psalm 78.“The Ephraimites, armed with the bow, turned back on t...
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Psalm 78 (Part 1): Tune In, Do Not Forget ?'s Crossing and Cross from 2020-06-25T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study the first half of Psalm 78. “He sent among them swarm...
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Exodus 16: Quail&Honey-Dew, ?'s Sabbath Foretaste from 2020-06-24T12:00
“In the evening quail came up and covered the camp, and in the morning dew lay around the camp.” Ravenous locusts and destructive hail were still fresh memories in Exodus 16, so the message was lou...
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Exodus 15: Israel Joins ?'s Easter Song at Sabbath Waters from 2020-06-23T12:00
Rev. Benjamin Ball, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 15. “At the blast of your nostrils the waters piled up; the floods stood up i...
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Exodus 14: ? Turns, Egypt&Israel "Sea" and Believe from 2020-06-22T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 14. “See the salvation of the LORD, which he w...
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Exodus 13: Feast in the Wilderness, ? for Us Light or Dark from 2020-06-19T12:00
Rev. David Andrus, pastor of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in St. Louis and Not-Alone.net Ministries, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 13. “When in time to come your son asks you, ‘Wha...
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Exodus 12: Easter Plague of God's Firstborn ? from 2020-06-18T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, retired LCMS pastor in Frohna, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 12. "There was a great cry in Egypt, for there was not a house where someone was not dead."...
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Exodus 11: Plagues of Law&Gospel, Faith in ? the Lamb from 2020-06-17T12:00
Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 11. “Yet one plague more I will bring upon Pharaoh and upon Egypt....
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Exodus 10: Darkness Won't Let Go of Death, ? Still Leaves from 2020-06-16T12:00
Rev. David Fleming, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 10. “Tomorrow I will bring locusts into your country, and they shall...
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Psalm 110: David as Priest, His Lord as ? Over Death from 2020-06-15T12:00
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 110. “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.” Was King D...
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Exodus 9: Every Livestock Dies, ? Makes Enemy Heavy from 2020-06-12T12:00
Rev. Chris Matthis, pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Castle Rock, Colorado, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 9. “All the livestock of the Egyptians died, but not one of the livesto...
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Exodus 8: Egypt Ruined, Israel Spared in Goshen and in ? from 2020-06-11T12:00
Rev. Christopher Maronde, pastor of St. John Bingen/Decatur, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 8. “I will set apart the land of Goshen, where my people dwell, so that no swarms...
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Exodus 7: Blood&Snakes, ? Creates, Judges, and Saves from 2020-06-10T12:00
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 7. “The Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out my hand agai...
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Exodus 6: Uncircumcised Lips, Included in ? Who "Will Be" from 2020-06-09T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor and co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 6. “I am of uncircumcised lips. How will Pharaoh listen ...
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Exodus 5: Optics Beyond Politics, ? in Moses' Evil Odor from 2020-06-08T12:00
Rev. Dr. David Adams, Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 5. “O Lord, why have you done evil to this people? Wh...
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Exodus 4: Moses Doesn't Cut It, Son's Blood Atones as ? from 2020-06-05T12:00
Rev. William Cwirla, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 4. “Israel is my firstborn son, and I say to you, 'Let my s...
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Exodus 3: Yahweh, He Will Be with Us in ? for All to See from 2020-06-04T12:00
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 3.Christ quotes Exodus 3 to prove the resurrection: even if we die, the God...
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Exodus 2: ? Drawn from Watery Sojourn for All to See from 2020-06-03T12:00
Rev. Shawn Kumm, pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cody, Wyoming, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 2. “His sister stood at a distance to know what would be done to him.” Miri...
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Exodus 1: Fruitful&Multiplied in Egypt by ? the Word from 2020-06-02T12:00
Rev. Dan Torkelson, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in North Prairie, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Exodus 1. “The people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly.” Exodu...
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Psalm 109: David's City Wrapped in Graveclothes of Risen ? from 2020-06-01T12:00
Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v'Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 109. “May his days be few; may another take his office!” Psalm 109 only s...
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Mark 16: From Fear to Phase 2, Emboldened by Risen ?'s Word from 2020-05-29T12:00
Rev. Darrin Sheek, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Anaheim, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 16. “They went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonish...
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Mark 15: All React, Centaurion Sees How ? Dies as Son of God from 2020-05-28T12:00
Rev. Duncan McLellan, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ankeny, Iowa, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 15. “Truly this man was the Son of God!” Of all the various responses to Jesus...
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Mark 14: Different Approaches to ?, Strong in Spirit for Passover from 2020-05-27T12:00
Rev. Doug Nicely, pastor of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 14. “One of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.” Mark 14 slows...
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Mark 13: World of Caesar&Annas Passes Away, ?'s Word Won't from 2020-05-26T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 13. “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones!” Jesus ? however tells His disciples to “Look out!” He shifts their at...
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Psalm 108: ? David's Son Raised from the Cave, Conquering Edom from 2020-05-25T12:00
Rev. Jeremy Loesch, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Grandview, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 108. “With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down our...
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Mark 12: Corrupt Temple Judged, Resurrected in David's Lord ? from 2020-05-22T12:00
Rev. George Murdaugh, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Douglasville, Georgia, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 12. Jesus ? is both the new David and the new Temple—twin truths...
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Mark 11: ? Ascends to the Temple, Cursing Excuses, Saving Us from 2020-05-21T12:00
Rev. Steven Theiss, retired LCMS pastor in Frohna, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 11. Why does Jesus ? make such a scene coming into Jerusalem? Why does He get so angry at the...
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Mark 10: No Difficult Terms, Come to ? as Children&Bartimaeus from 2020-05-20T12:00
Rev. Dr. Martin Noland, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in San Mateo, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 10. “Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God!” Mark 10...
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Mark 9: Suffering, Saved, and Vocal As Elijah, Childlike Faith in ? from 2020-05-19T12:00
Rev. Nabil Nour, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, South Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 9. “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me.” Jesus ? shows i...
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Mark 8: 5 Loaves for David's Men, 7 for Mixed Priests of ?'s Body from 2020-05-18T12:00
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 8. “Do you not yet understand?” In Mark 8, Jesus ? presses His disciples to...
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Mark 7: God's Heart or Good Appearances? Clean by ?'s Word from 2020-05-15T12:00
Rev. David Speers, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Altamont, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 7. “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites!” Once again Jesus ? publicly ...
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Mark 6: Unlike Herod, ? the 12's King-Shepherd of Resurrection from 2020-05-14T12:00
Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 6. “They did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were ...
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Mark 5: Fear vs. Faith, ?'s Word Stronger than Devils and Death from 2020-05-13T12:00
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 5. “Do not fear, only believe.” These words of Jesus ? summarize the theme o...
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Mark 4: Amidst Storms&Riddles, ?'s Strong Word Gives Faith from 2020-05-12T12:00
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor and co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 4. “To the one who has, more will be given, and from the o...
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Psalm 107: Praise ? Who Redeems North, South, East, and West from 2020-05-11T12:00
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 107. “Hallelujah! Oh give thanks to the LORD, f...
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Mark 3: Spirit's True Obedience, ? Confronts Dead-Set Enemies from 2020-05-08T12:00
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 3. “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life...
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Mark 2: ? Responds to Faith with Love, Curing Sin&Sickness from 2020-05-07T12:00
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 2. “The Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath.” In Mark 2, Jesus ? uses the...
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Mark 1: ? Begins to Preach the Gospel, His Authority Saves Us from 2020-05-06T12:00
Rev. Daniel Olson, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Luxemburg, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Mark 1. “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that i...
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Revelation 22: River&Trees of Life, All Israel in the Holy of Holies of ? from 2020-05-05T12:00
Rev. Rolf Preus, pastor of Trinity-Sidney&St. John-Fairview, Montana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 22. “On either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fr...
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Revelation 21: Jerusalem’s Walls Resurrected, Gems of ?’s Wounds from 2020-05-04T12:00
Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 21. “I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the...
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Revelation 20: Satan Imprisoned as ? Frees the Seas, the Book of Life from 2020-05-01T15:02:09
Rev. Waldemar Vinovskis, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Macungie, Pennsylvania, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 20. “And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is ...
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Revelation 19: ? on the White Horse Defeats Beast&False Prophet from 2020-04-30T17:02:12
Rev. Chris Matthis, pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Castle Rock, Colorado, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 19. “Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one s...
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Revelation 18 : Leave&Fall with ?, Profitable Jerusalem Thrown Down from 2020-04-29T18:50:47
Rev. Peter Bender, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Sussex, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 18. “Come out of her, my people, lest you take part in her sins.” Revelatio...
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Revelation 17: Powerful&Apostate Jerusalem Falls, ? Alone is King from 2020-04-28T14:20:44
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor and co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 17. “The woman that you saw is the great city that h...
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Revelation 16: 7 Bowls of Wrath, ? Saves, Not Kings, Wealth, or Force from 2020-04-27T16:51
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 16. “God remembered Babylon the great, to ...
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Psalm 118: Disciplined&Rejected, Raised Up as Temple of Christ from 2020-04-24T19:31:33
Rev. David Andrus, pastor of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in St. Louis and Not-Alone.net Ministries, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 118. “Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good.”...
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Psalm 117: Israel’s One Christ Raised, All Nations Sing Alleluia from 2020-04-23T17:02:01
Rev. Michael Morehouse, pastor of Catalina Lutheran Church in Tucson, Arizona, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 117. The shortest chapter in the entire Bible, the two verses of Psalm 117...
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Revelation 15: Blood Floods from Outside Jerusalem, Judging&Saving from 2020-04-22T18:44:16
Rev. Kevin Martin, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 15. “Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven...
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Revelation 14: The Lamb and the 144,000 from 2020-04-21T15:59:21
Rev. Nate Ruback, pastor of Grace Chapel in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 14.
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Revelation 13: Revelation 13: Coins Marked by Caesar, the Church by Christ’s Blood from 2020-04-20T18:52:52
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 13. “Let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the be...
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Revelation 12: Christ Ascends Victorious, Edom’s Red Dragon Falls from 2020-04-17T16:50:45
Rev. Mark Jasa, pastor of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Pasadena, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 12. “Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against...
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Revelation 11: True Heavenly Temple, James&Jesus ben Ananias from 2020-04-16T15:36:15
Rev. Steven Theiss, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 11. “I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackclot...
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Revelation 10: Church Flees Jerusalem, Sweet Escape, Bitter Exile from 2020-04-15T17:27:51
Rev. Mark Birkholz, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Oak Lawn, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 10. “Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down....
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Revelation 9: The Seven Trumpets from 2020-04-14T16:22:51
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 9.
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Psalm 100: Baptized into the Temple, Easter Praise with All Creation from 2020-04-14T10:12:10
Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 100. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!” Psa...
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Psalm 22: Besieged&Crucified for Months, Faith Cries for Dawn from 2020-04-10T14:03:19
Rev. Jaime Nava, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Maplewood, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 22. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” No other psalm is more tight...
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Psalm 116: Death’s Exile to Temple’s Passover, Lift the Cup as One from 2020-04-09T12:58:48
Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 116. “I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of t...
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Psalm 43: Light&Truth Guide to the Temple, Word&Integrity from 2020-04-08T17:47:32
Rev. Stewart Crown, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 43. “Send out your light and your truth.” This pair of themes occurs all ...
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Psalm 42: My Saving Stream Ever Before Me from 2020-04-07T16:14:25
Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 42. “As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God...
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Psalm 34: When David Pretended to Be Crazy from 2020-04-06T16:26:43
Rev. Tim Droegemueller, pastor of Living Faith Lutheran Church in Cumming, Georgia, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 34. Psalm 34 paints a beautiful image: “Those who look [to the LORD]a...
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Revelation 8: Trumpet Days 1–4 of the Easter Era, Israel Vindicated from 2020-04-03T14:56:19
Rev. Lucas Witt, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baltimore, Maryland, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 8. “Then the angel took the censer and filled it with fire from the alta...
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Revelation 7: Army of 144k Baptized March with Christ’s Tent to Victory from 2020-04-02T15:01:32
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 7. “I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000.” The number symbolism c...
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Revelation 6: 4 Horsemen of Tyranny, War, Injustice, Chaos vs. Lamb from 2020-03-31T16:59:33
Rev. Nate Ruback, pastor of Grace Lutheran Chapel in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 6. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse! Depicted in art coun...
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Revelation 5: Even Now Scattered, This is the Feast, Angels&Animals from 2020-03-30T15:41:58
Rev. Daniel Olson, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Luxemburg, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 5. “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and...
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Revelation 4: Creation’s 4 With Us 24, Worship on Christ’s Glassy Sea from 2020-03-27T19:01:10
Rev. Jacob Heine, pastor of Christ the Rock Lutheran Church in Rockford, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 4. “On each side of the throne, are fourliving creatures, full of...
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Revelation 3: Christ of Judah in Philadelphia, Work Your True Name from 2020-03-26T16:22:49
Rev. Kevin Golden, pastor of Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 3. “You are dead.” “You have kept my word.” “You are wretched, poor, blind,...
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Revelation 2: Christ Conquers for Us, Love&Doctrine in Good Works from 2020-03-24T17:05:36
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor and co-host of Wrestling with the Basics, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 2. Stars, lampstands, angels and churches: one thing is clear, the...
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Revelation 1: Easter Creator&Last Day Recreator, Sunday Unveiled from 2020-03-23T16:49:57
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Revelation 1. “Fear not, I am the first and the last,...
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Zechariah 14: Christ Descends Amid Changes&Strife With a New Day from 2020-03-20T16:17
Rev. Christopher Maronde pastor of St. John Bingen in Decatur, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 14. “On that day his feet shall stand on the Mount of Olives that lies before...
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Zechariah 13: Scattered&Refined, Gathered by Sacrament Fountain from 2020-03-19T14:38:42
Rev. Steven Theiss, Retired pastor in Frohna, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 13. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.” After waves of disciples had left...
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Zechariah 12: Immovable Rock, God Pierced in Christ, Lonely Mourning from 2020-03-17T19:20:37
Rev. Doug Nicely, pastor of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 12. “When they look on me, on him whom they have pierced, they shall...
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Psalm 20: Sent to Serve in the Day of Trouble, Confident in Christ from 2020-03-16T15:39:48
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 20. “May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the Go...
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Zechariah 11: Lived Parable, Christ&Bad Shepherds, 30 Silver Pieces from 2020-03-13T12:47:44
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 11. God’s wrath against “the shepherds” continues in Zechariah 11...
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Zechariah 10: Christ Shames Riders, Raises Ephraim in Body&Spirit from 2020-03-12T15:54:46
Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 10. “The people wander like sheep; they are afflicted for lack ...
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Zechariah 9: Greek Palm Sunday, the Humble Christ Crushes Satan from 2020-03-10T17:18:27
Rev. John Lukomski, Retired LCMS pastor in Southern Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 9. “Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble an...
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Zechariah 8: God of All, Devoted to One, Enables Temple Completion from 2020-03-09T15:56:30
Rev. Warren Woerth, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 8. “The LORD of hosts” is repeated 10 times as Zechariah 8 powerfull...
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Zechariah 7: Bethel to Celebrate the Rebuilt Temple or Fast in Spirit? from 2020-03-06T13:46:58
Rev. Brian Davies, pastor of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 7. Almost two years after the visions, Zechariah addresses a reaso...
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Zechariah 6: Dapple Angel Horses, Joshua/Jesus Both Priest&King from 2020-03-05T15:22:06
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 6. More horses of different colors! Like the first chapter, Zechariah 6...
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Zechariah 5: Measured by Christ, A Scroll Flies, Wickedness Deported from 2020-03-03T17:02:29
Rev. Dustin Beck, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, Texas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 5. A giant flying scroll and a woman in a basket! Zechariah 5 continues the s...
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Psalm 21: God Save the King Forever&Ever, Shared Celebration from 2020-03-02T15:57:44
Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 21. No mere military anthem, Psalm 21 emphasizes God from the outset: “O ...
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Zechariah 4: Unpanicked&Fed Spirit’s Oil by Twin Gold Lamp-Trees from 2020-02-28T16:15:14
Rev. William Foy, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 4. Zechariah’s angel guide tells him to snap out of his daze—thes...
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Zechariah 3: Christ Rebukes Satan&Clothes Joshua, a 7-Eyed Stone from 2020-02-27T17:35:22
Rev. Daniel Olson, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Luxemburg, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 3. Why is the high priest wearing filthy robes, and why is Satan stand...
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Zechariah 2: Invisible Wall of Fire, We the Pupil of God’s Eye in Christ from 2020-02-25T15:15:56
Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of “Wrestling with the Basics” on KFUO Radio and retired pastor in Southern Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 2.In Zechariah’s next vision, he ove...
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Zechariah 1: Zion Rebuilt, Christ the Mounted General&Advocate from 2020-02-24T16:13:39
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Zechariah 1. As the twin prophet of Haggai, Zechariah...
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Haggai 2: Sowing in Faith the Feast Will Come, Christ the Signet from 2020-02-21T16:34:27
Rev. George Murdaugh, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Douglasville, Georgia, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Haggai 2. Although the date 07/21/02 might not catch our eyes, Haggai...
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Haggai 1: Haggai Sizes Up the Desolation, Spirits Stirred to from 2020-02-20T13:40:57
Rev. Steven Theiss, Retired pastor in Frohna, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Haggai 1. This “minor prophet” says so much with so little. In chapter one he gives us the date in term...
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Joshua 24: Constant Grace to Serve, Joshua Awaits Resurrection from 2020-02-19T16:17:20
Rev. Dr. Steve Schave, Director of Urban and Inner City Mission and Cahurch Planting with the LCMS Office of National Mission, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 24. Hear Dr. Schave on on ...
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Joshua 23: Joshua Preaches Warning, God as Faithful Husband from 2020-02-18T17:17:14
Rev. Dennis McFadden, pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 23. Perhaps as many as 25 years later, God gave Israel another brief rest...
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Psalm 23: Come What May, We May Return to David’s Shepherd from 2020-02-17T13:04:29
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 23. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” These famous words of Psa...
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Joshua 22: Anti-East Bias&Assumptions, Altar of Witness&Unity from 2020-02-14T14:11:57
Rev. Doug Minton, pastor in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 22. Joshua sends the troops back home; God has given them rest from war. But in chapter 22, that...
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Joshua 21: Mercy&Cities for Levi, Stewards of Christ’s Incarnation from 2020-02-13T13:27:33
Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 21. Everything unfolds according to plan in Joshua 21. Eleazor&Jos...
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Joshua 20: Levi’s Refuge from Vengeance, Christ’s Relief from Exile from 2020-02-12T17:07:19
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 20. God speaks, and more promises are fulfilled as Joshua 20 begins the fi...
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Joshua 19: Simeon to Dan, Grace Foretold for Our Faith or Forfeit from 2020-02-11T17:20:09
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 19. In rapid succession, all the remaining tribes receive their inheritance in Joshua 19. Although the territor...
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Joshua 18: God’s Presence, Benjaminite Church&Future Jerusalem from 2020-02-10T13:53:33
Rev. Doug Nicely, pastor of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 18. For the first time in Joshua, the Tabernacle and the Ephraimite cit...
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Joshua 17: Unfailing Impartial Word, Manasseh’s Faith Blessed from 2020-02-07T16:23:51
Rev. Nabil Nour, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, South Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 17. God does not show partiality. As Ephraim showed in the last chapter, G...
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Joshua 16: Land of Royal Ephraim, Gracious Reversal in Christ from 2020-02-06T15:50:42
Rev. Rolf Preus, pastor of Trinity-Sidney and St. John-Fairview, Montana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 16. This short little chapter about Ephraim says so much about God. Joshua 16 ...
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Joshua 15: Gentile Jerusalem, Caleb as Apostle of Judah’s Easter from 2020-02-05T13:22:09
Rev. Kevin Martin, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 15. Like the apostles who testified to the resurrection, Caleb&Joshu...
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Joshua 14: Caleb’s Humble Confidence, Resurrection for the Earth from 2020-02-04T16:36:30
Rev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irvine, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 14. Did you know that Joshua and Caleb were old men during the wa...
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Psalm 24: God of Natural Law Brings Vindication to Mighty Gates from 2020-02-03T16:56:17
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 24. David was a celebrated warrior and commande...
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Joshua 13: So Much Land&Too Little Time, Inheritance Guaranteed from 2020-01-31T15:43:25
Rev. Lucas Witt, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baltimore, Maryland, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 13. Chapter 13 begins with a problem: the land is still full of enemies to d...
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Joshua 12: Yahweh’s 31+ Victories from East to West, Israel’s Land from 2020-01-30T15:05:06
Rev. Marcus Zill, Chancellor of LCMS U (lcms.org/lcmsu), joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 12. After conquering the bulk of Canaan, Israel takes a moment to recount the faithfulness of G...
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Joshua 11: North Canaan Unites, God Tells Jesus “No” to Bless Us from 2020-01-29T16:47:45
Rev. Dr. Alfonso O. Espinosa, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irvine, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 11. Joshua’s worst fear has been realized: the northern Canaan...
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Joshua 10: Joshua Strikes, Hangs, and Entombs the Five Kings from 2020-01-28T17:30:51
Rev. John Lukomski, retired LCMS pastor, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 10. “Thus the LORD will do to all your enemies!” With that, Joshua executed the five kings that had conspired a...
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Joshua 9: Jesus Mercifully Curses the Gibeonites, Cunning as Faith from 2020-01-27T15:28:13
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 9. Has the total destruction of Ai backfired? ...
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Joshua 8: Penitent Destruction of Ai Sends God's Merciful Message from 2020-01-24T13:27:18
Rev. Chris Matthis, pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Castle Rock, Colorado, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 8. This time in chapter 8, Yahweh of Armies speaks the battle plan. Alt...
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Joshua 7: Collective Crime&Punishment, Jesus Forgives Achon from 2020-01-23T16:02:02
Rev. Ingo Dutzmann, LCEF Ambassador in Boston, Massachusetts, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 7. After six chapters of obedience to Yahweh, chapter seven begins, “But the people of Isr...
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Joshua 6: Jericho’s Walls Tumble for the Church’s Sabbath Rest from 2020-01-22T16:08:09
Rev. Mark Jasa, pastor of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Pasadena, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 6. “Joshua fit the battle of Jericho, and the walls come a-tumbling down....
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Joshua 5: Urgent Circumcision&Passover, the Two Joshuas Meet from 2020-01-22T10:39:59
Rev. Dr. Mark Birkholz, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Oak Lawn, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 5. The situation was urgent. Israel had crossed into the land inhabited b...
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Psalm 33: We Hope in Yahweh Above All Names from 2020-01-22T10:39:45
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 33. Psalm 33 has no title in Hebrew, no supersc...
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Joshua 4: Jesus Calls the Twelve&Builds a Memorial in the Jordan from 2020-01-17T16:22:14
Rev. Warren Woerth, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 4. Chapter 4 concludes the crossing of the Jordan River. Everything fit...
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Joshua 3: As One People, Baptized While Crossing the Jordan from 2020-01-16T17:09:16
Rev. Steven Theiss, retired pastor in Frohna, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 3. In the most important moment of the whole book, God miraculously stops the Jordan River and l...
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Joshua 2: A Scarlet Covenant, Jesus’s Spies Save Faithful Rahab from 2020-01-15T16:09:43
Rev. Rolf Preus, pastor of Trinity-Sidney&St. John-Fairview, Montana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 2. The story of Rahab is famous. The drama makes it a great story: the soldiers se...
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Joshua 1: Reuben Trusts Yahweh will be with Joshua like Moses from 2020-01-14T16:31:31
Rev. John Lukomski, retired pastor in Southern Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Joshua 1. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your G...
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3 John: Sharing Meals Like Gaius, Churches as Mission Outposts from 2020-01-13T16:36:12
Rev. Jaime Nava, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Maplewood, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 3 John. It seems like someone took the advice from 2 John and went too far. In his...
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2 John: Don’t Greet the Antichrist, Host Christ in Truth&Love from 2020-01-10T14:34:29
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 John. “That’s not very loving.” Lots of people talk about love today, but...
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Isaiah 66: Zion’s Sons Consoled, Their Mocking Brothers Judged from 2020-01-09T16:59:04
Rev. Dr. Martin Noland, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in San Mateo, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 66. God isn’t fooled by appearances. There were those in Judah who pub...
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Isaiah 65: The God of Amen Faithfully Distinguishes and Recreates from 2020-01-08T16:10
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 65. “I will not keep silent, but I will repay.” God answers Isaiah’s praye...
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Isaiah 64: Come Down and Show Your Face, Undeserved Initiative from 2020-01-08T16:09:49
Rev. Gaven Mize, pastor of Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hickory, North Carolina, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 64. “Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down!” Isa...
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Isaiah 63: A Blood-Red Warrior to Rescue Abraham’s Disowned -- 2019/12/23 from 2019-12-23T18:18:19
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 63. After what seemed like a good ending for t...
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Isaiah 62: Give No Rest to the Groom Who Rebuilds and Renames -- 2019/12/20 from 2019-12-20T17:29:19
Rev. Stewart Crown, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 62. In chapter 62 Isaiah says “I will not be quiet until her righteousne...
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Isaiah 61: Prophet Anointed Like a Priest&King, Build&Sprout Up -- 2019/12/19 from 2019-12-19T16:10:26
Rev. Steven Theiss, retired pastor in Frohna, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 61. What does it mean to say “the LORD has anointed me” as in Isaiah chapter 61? Typically only ...
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Isaiah 60: Rise&Shine to Rebuild, the Jerusalem of Christ’s Light -- 2019/12/18 from 2019-12-18T16:38:17
Rev. Jim Kress, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Englewood, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 60. Often mothers greet their children who are still in bed with “Rise and shi...
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Isaiah 59: God Dons His Armor to Save Despite Our Dark Prayers -- 2019/12/17 from 2019-12-17T16:53:46
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 59. Don’t try to tell God what He should and s...
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Isaiah 58: Delusional Delight in God, Light to See&to Serve -- 2019/12/16 from 2019-12-16T15:46:52
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 58. The Judean survivors think they’re doing well by God. They call on His...
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Isaiah 57: Peace for Contrite Survivors and Those They Persecuted -- 2019/12/13 from 2019-12-13T15:44:12
Rev. Ben Ball, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 57. Judah has become a mess in the wake of the Babyloniandevastation. Their religi...
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Isaiah 56: Sabbath Even for Eunuchs, Pastors to Bark at Idolatry -- 2019/12/12 from 2019-12-12T17:28:09
Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 56. God will make His barren people fruitful! That’s been the mess...
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Isaiah 55: Christ the Word as Rain, Fruit, and Heaven for us Exiles -- 2019/12/11 from 2019-12-11T15:33:57
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 55. Yahweh’s word came down like rain. It gave the exiles water and bread ...
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Isaiah 54: Barren&Widowed in Exile No More, God’s Loyalty -- 2019/12/10 from 2019-12-10T16:26:22
Rev. William Foy, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 53. “Upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with h...
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Isaiah 53: Christ Exiled&Resurrected for the Wayward Survivors -- 2019/12/09 from 2019-12-09T17:52:32
Rev. William Foy, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 53. “Upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with h...
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Psalm 32: A Maskil of Confession and Absolution -- 2019/12/06 from 2019-12-06T12:54:17
Rev. Chris Biernacki, pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Florence, Alabama, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 32. This psalm is called a “maskil.” David wanted us to use it in wors...
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Isaiah 52: Exiles Lifted up from Babylon like the Magi on Christmas -- 2019/12/05 from 2019-12-05T16:11:51
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 52. It’s Christmas and Good Friday at the same time—this remarkable chapte...
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Isaiah 51: Babylon’s World up in Smoke, Pass the Cup of Wrath -- 2019/12/04 from 2019-12-04T16:05:12
Rev. Doug Nicely, pastor of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 51. “The heavens vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garm...
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Isaiah 50: Flint Struck, Christ’s Light Awakens Morning by Morning -- 2019/12/03 from 2019-12-03T15:33:38
Rev. David Andrus, pastor of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in St. Louis and Not-Alone.net Ministries, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 50. “Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my...
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Isaiah 49: “Forgotten” Israel Gathers Forgetful Israel -- 2019/12/02 from 2019-12-02T18:07:01
Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 49. You haven’t been forgotten; can a mother forget her children? Isaiah...
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Psalm 106: Remember God by Giving Thanks in the Darkness -- 2019/11/29 from 2019-11-27T13:19:18
Rev. Lane Burgland, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Churubusco, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 106. “Gather us from among the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy ...
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Psalm 105: Give Thanks to Him Who Saves Through Feast&Famine -- 2019/11/28 from 2019-11-27T13:18:41
Rev. Chris Biernacki, pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Florence, Alabama, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 105. The story of the Old Testament is our own story. When God looked ...
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Isaiah 48: No Rest for the Wicked, So Get Out of Babylon -- 2019/11/27 from 2019-11-27T13:18:25
Rev. Matt Tooman, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 48.Israel stands to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. God has opene...
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Isaiah 47: From Princess to Servant Girl, Babylon’s Hubris -- 2019/11/26 from 2019-11-26T16:30:24
Rev. John Lukomski, retired pastor in Darmstadt, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 47. Babylon thought she was invincible. True, she was God’s weapon of justice against His own...
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Isaiah 46: Carried Idols are Carried Away, God Carries Us Always -- 2019/11/25 from 2019-11-25T17:02:23
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 46. “Bel bows down; Nebo stoops; their idols a...
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Isaiah 45: Cyrus, Stop Calling Me Marduk, Every Knee Will Bow -- 2019/11/22 from 2019-11-22T16:17:10
Rev. Joel Shaltanis, pastor of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Plano, Texas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 45. After five chapters of preparation, the cat is out of the bag: Cyrus of...
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Isaiah 44: Gods of Fuel&Folly, or God of Cyrus His Shepherd -- 2019/11/21 from 2019-11-21T14:50
Rev. Steven Theiss, retired pastor in Frohna, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 44. When Cyrus of Persia conquered Babylon, the exiles from Judah didn’t know what to make of it...
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Isaiah 43: God Says “I Love You” to His Wayward Exiles -- 2019/11/20 from 2019-11-20T15:44:08
Rev. Matthew Wurm, pastor of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings, South Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 43. God poured out His anger against Judah, and the Babylonians d...
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Isaiah 42: Blind&Deaf Servant, Guiding the Lost with Sympathy -- 2019/11/19 from 2019-11-20T15:43:45
Rev. Brian Davies, pastor of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 42. “A bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he ...
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Psalm 29: The Creator’s Thunderstorm Lullaby of Life&Peace -- 2019/11/18 from 2019-11-20T15:43:15
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 29. At first glance it may seem strange to praise God for floods, earthqua...
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Isaiah 41: From Abraham to Cyrus, God’s Righteous Purpose -- 2019/11/15 from 2019-11-15T16:38:07
Rev. Darrin Sheek, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Anaheim, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 41. The idols of the world are silent. The nations of the earth tre...
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Isaiah 40: Babylon Blown Down, God Guards the Exiles’ Way -- 2019/11/14 from 2019-11-14T16:44:49
Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 40. The voice of God calls out to His people exiled in Babylon. Th...
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Isaiah 39: Hezekiah Fails&Flirts with Babylon, Yet God is Good -- 2019/11/13 from 2019-11-13T16:30:47
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 39. “Behold, the days are coming, when all that is in your house, and that...
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Isaiah 38: Hezekiah’s Life Extended, Doomsday Clock Turns Back -- 2019/11/12 from 2019-11-12T17:28:35
Rev. John Lukomski, retired pastor in Darmstadt, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 38. “Set your house in order, for you shall die, you shall not recover.” Thus Isaiah delivere...
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Isaiah 37: Repentant Judah in Prayer, Arrogant Assyria in Disarray -- 2019/11/11 from 2019-11-11T15:26:30
Rev. Nabil Nour, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, South Dakota, and Fourth Vice President of LCMS, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 37. The Assyrian Rabshakeh shouted thre...
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Isaiah 36: Who Will You Trust In? The Rabshakeh for All to Hear -- 2019/11/08 from 2019-11-08T18:32:26
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 36. After 35 chapters of predictions, the Assyrians have finally com...
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Isaiah 35: From Blind in Judean Wastes to Seeing Fruitful Fields -- 2019/11/07 from 2019-11-07T17:42:39
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 35. “Waters break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.” In ...
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Isaiah 34: Judgment on the Nations -- 2019/11/06 from 2019-11-06T16:03:15
Rev. Warren Woerth, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, Missouri, joins guest host Rev. Dr. Steve Schave, Director of Urban and Inner City Mission and Church Planting with the LCMS O...
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Isaiah 33: Touch No Evil, Hear No Evil, See No Evil; See the King -- 2019/11/05 from 2019-11-05T15:41:29
Rev. Rolf Preus, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney&St. John Lutheran Church in Fairview, Montana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 33. In chapter 32, Isaiah predicts that Assy...
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Psalm 28: Reversal for Villains, Stronghold of Song -- 2019/11/04 from 2019-11-04T16:27:42
Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 28. Psalm 28 uses the themes of sound and work to offer supplication and ...
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Isaiah 32: Scoundrels Deposed, Justice in the Wilderness -- 2019/11/01 from 2019-11-01T16:11:04
Rev. Wally Vinovskis, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Macungie, Pennsylvania, and President of the SELC District of the LCMS, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 32. “Behold, a king...
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Isaiah 31: Spiritual Egyptian Slavery, Second Passover Disaster -- 2019/10/31 from 2019-10-31T17:32:30
Rev. Dr. Alfonso O. Espinosa, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irvine, California, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 31. “The Egyptians are man, and not God, and their horses are ...
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Isaiah 30: Rahab on Lunch Break, Wait for the Waiting Teacher -- 2019/10/30 from 2019-10-30T16:54:11
Rev. David Fleming, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 30. Instead of trusting in God and the word of Isaiah His messenger,...
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Psalm 31: Thanksgiving for Refuge, Distress from the Siege -- 2019/10/29 from 2019-10-29T16:12:09
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 31. “Into your hand I commit my spirit.” Our Lo...
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Isaiah 29: Ariel of Judah, from Lion to Prey, Dust to Resurrection -- 2019/10/28 from 2019-10-28T15:50:18
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 29. “The blind receive their sight and the lam...
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Isaiah 28: Christ Annuls the Drunkards’ Covenant with Death -- 2019/10/25 from 2019-10-25T16:53:27
Rev. Warren Woerth, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 28. The language is harsh: God says that the current priests and prophe...
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Psalm 26: I Love Your House and Disavow their Evil Assembly -- 2019/10/24 from 2019-10-24T16:41:03
Rev. Ken Wagener, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 26. They hurled false accusations against him, but David was innocent. He w...
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Isaiah 27: Sea Serpent Slain, Faith’s Fruit Flourishes -- 2019/10/23 from 2019-10-23T16:03:09
Rev. Bernard Ross, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Alma, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 27. “He will slay the dragon that is in the sea.” Isaiah chapter 27 begins with ...
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Isaiah 26: Remembrance Reversal, Earth Gives Birth to the Dead -- 2019/10/22 from 2019-10-22T17:19:03
Rev. John Lukomski, retired pastor in Northfield, Minnesota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 26. “Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise. You who dwell in the dust, awake and si...
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Psalm 27: Guiding Light&Faithful Fortress, Inspiring our Faith -- 2019/10/21 from 2019-10-21T17:11:12
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 27. From the abundance of God’s diverse creation arises a diversity of per...
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Isaiah 25: Shame&Death Swallowed Up, Trampled Like Moab -- 2019/10/18 from 2019-10-18T17:37:42
Rev. Peter Bender, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Sussex, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 25. “He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears fr...
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Isaiah 24: The Music Stops, the Universal Covenant Broken -- 2019/10/17 from 2019-10-17T15:37
Rev. Steven Theiss, retired pastor in Frohna, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 24. Chapter 24 is the most Revelation-like and apocalyptic oracle in Isaiah thus far. It amplifi...
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Isaiah 23: Health&Wealth, the Idols of Tyre&Sidon -- 2019/10/16 from 2019-10-16T16:07:42
Rev. Mark Preus, pastor of St. Andrew Lutheran Church&Campus Center in Laramie, Wyoming, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 23. We take international commerce for granted today, but in BC...
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Isaiah 22: A Valley of Vision for Repentance in the Siege -- 2019/10/15 from 2019-10-15T15:51:33
Rev. Robert Paul, pastor of Memorial Church&School in Houston, Texas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 22. Throughout this first part of Isaiah, the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem has been...
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Isaiah 21: Morning on the Mesopotamian Marshes&Arabia -- 2019/10/14 from 2019-10-14T16:22:15
Rev. Zelwyn Heide, pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Grassy Butte and St. Peter Lutheran Church in Belfield, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 21. Isaiah 21 contains th...
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Isaiah 20: Salvation amidst Naked Shame: Egypt, Cush, Christ -- 2019/10/11 from 2019-10-11T16:49:47
Rev. Ryan Fehrmann, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 20. “Then they shall be dismayed and ashamed because of Cush their hope and of ...
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Isaiah 19: Blessed Be God’s People Egypt -- 2019/10/10 from 2019-10-10T15:39:49
Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 19. The list of nations that began with Babylon in chapter 13 ends...
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Isaiah 18: Against All Odds, Tribute from Cush -- 2019/10/09 from 2019-10-09T15:41:10
Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 18. What’s down “beyond the rivers of Cush” anyway? The ancient kingdom of...
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Isaiah 17: Forgetful Damascus, Israel Remembered -- 2019/10/08 from 2019-10-08T15:09:44
Rev. John Lukomski, retired pastor in Northfield, Minnesota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 17. Isaiah 17 continues the oracles against the nations, but this isn’t really an oracle ag...
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Psalm 25: For Your Name’s Sake, Teach Me, Redeem Israel -- 2019/10/07 from 2019-10-07T15:30:21
Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’Shalom in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Psalm 25. “Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.” This acrost...
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Isaiah 16: Haughty Refuge Now Humbled Refugees, Moab -- 2019/10/04 from 2019-10-04T16:20:22
Rev. Ken Wagener, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 16. In the wake of the devastation, the Moabites flee south to Edom. From ...
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Isaiah 15: Moab Undone like the Nations, Mourned like Israel -- 2019/10/03 from 2019-10-03T15:29:46
Rev. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 15. “My heart cries out for Moab!” Unlike the previous oracles against Bab...
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Isaiah 14: Babylon with the Shades, Jerusalem with the Seraphim -- 2019/10/02 from 2019-10-02T16:04:27
Rev. Shawn Kumm, pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cody, Wyoming, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 14.Babylon has died, and the whole world has broken out into song! Isaiah 14...
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Isaiah 13: Yahweh Judges the Noble City of Universal Evil -- 2019/10/01 from 2019-10-01T16:10:14
Rev. David Reedy, pastor of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in San Antonio, Texas, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 13. “Behold, the day of the LORD comes, cruel, with wrath and fierce ange...
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Isaiah 12: O Yahweh, Yah Gives Victory and Springs of Joy! -- 2019/09/30 from 2019-09-30T16:01:59
Rev. Dan Eddy, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Beloit, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 12. “The LORD God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” Th...
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Isaiah 11: Peace for the Prey, Passover&Exodus from Assyria -- 2019/09/27 from 2019-09-27T17:00:17
Rev. Paul Cain, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheridan, Wyoming, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 11. “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from ...
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Isaiah 10: Plundered Plunderers, Assyria Judged&Afflicted -- 2019/09/26 from 2019-09-26T14:48:45
Rev. Andrew Yeager, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 10. How the tables have turned! In chapter 10, Isaiah continues God’s condem...
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Isaiah 9: Hezekiah&Jesus, New Dawn at Jerusalem&Nazareth -- 2019/09/25 from 2019-09-25T15:23:37
Rev. Bernard Ross, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Alma, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 9. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be...
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Isaiah 8: O Immanuel, Dark Stumbling Block&Bright Sanctuary -- 2019/09/24 from 2019-09-24T16:44:12
Rev. John Lukomski, retired pastor in Northfield, Minnesota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 8. Isaiah’s own son will be a ticking countdown to the Assyrian invasion. In chapter 8, God...
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Isaiah 7: God Among Us and Ahaz, with Grace and Judgment -- 2019/09/23 from 2019-09-23T16:04:33
Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in North St. Louis County, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 7. “A virgin shall conceive and bear a son, an...
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Isaiah 6: The Terror of Holiness, God for Us in Christ -- 2019/09/20 from 2019-09-20T17:59
Rev. Braun Campbell, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Virginia, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 6. Chapter 6 goes back to the beginning of Isaiah’s ministry, when he...
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Isaiah 5: Yahweh’s Unfaithful Vineyard, The Undoing of Exodus -- 2019/09/19 from 2019-09-19T13:40:46
Rev. Neil Wehmas, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, Iowa, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 5. It begins as a beautiful love song fit for a vineyard wedding reception, but...
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Isaiah 4: Fire Purges&Protects Yahweh’s Beautiful Branch -- 2019/09/18 from 2019-09-18T15:01:43
Rev. Nate Ruback, pastor of Grace Lutheran Chapel in St. Louis, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 4. Isaiah 4 ends the same way that Isaiah 2 began, with a word of grace and a ...
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Isaiah 3: Refusing Repentance in the Face of Terrifying Glory -- 2019/09/17 from 2019-09-17T16:25:44
Rev. David Andrus, pastor of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in St. Louis and Not-Alone.net Ministries, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 3. Chapters 3 and 4 of Isaiah continue the same p...
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Isaiah 2: Things are Messy, Not Messianic -- 2019/09/16 from 2019-09-16T13:10:45
Rev. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 2. Isaiah’s introductory chapter looks out on the wastes of Judah followi...
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Isaiah 1: The Assyrians are Knocking, Purifying Fir -- 2019/09/13 from 2019-09-16T13:10:28
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 1. Like Daniel, the prophet Isaiah saw kings come and go. His first ...
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Isaiah 1: The Assyrians are Knocking, Purifying Fir -- 2019/09/13 from 2019-09-16T13:10:28
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 1. Like Daniel, the prophet Isaiah saw kings come and go. His first ...
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Isaiah 1: The Assyrians are Knocking, Purifying Fir -- 2019/09/13 from 2019-09-16T13:10:28
Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 1. Like Daniel, the prophet Isaiah saw kings come and go. His first ...
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