Podcasts about Epistle

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 5th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, February 7, 2023. Thanks for praying with us, for inquiries, requests, feedback, please email singthehours@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @SingtheHours. To support this work, visit www.patreon.com/singthehours or Venmo @SingtheHours. Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance" (Latin)Hymn: "Telluris Ingens Conditor," Pope St. Gregory the Great, 604A.D. Liber Hymnarius, Solesmes, 1983, p. 198. Sung in English with the anonymous 19th century. translation "Earth's Mighty Maker, Whose Command"Psalm 20 (Gregorian tone 6)Psalm 21v2-8, 14 (Gregorian tone 5)Canticle: Revelation 4v11; 5v9, 10, 12 (tonus peregrinus)Reading: 1 John 3v1-3 (Epistle reciting tone)Responsory: Through all eternity, O Lord, your promise stands unshaken. (StH arrangement)Magnificat (Gregorian tone 8, English)Intercessions: Lord, hear our prayer. (Meinrad reciting tone, Fr. Samuel Weber)Pater Noster – "Our Father"Concluding Prayers (English)Dominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us"Salve Regina (Bl. Hermann Contractus) The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

SCRIPTURE TEXT:Acts 16:11-15Philippians 1:1-2Mark 10:43-451 Corinthians 1:302 Corinthians 7:11 Thessalonians 4:71 Peter 1:14-161 Peter 2:9-10 PRIMARY SOURCES:Markus Bockmuehl, The Epistle to the Philippians, Black's New Testament CommentaryJohn Hellerman, Following Jesus Christ (ed., John K. Goodrich)M. J. Edwards, ed., Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Ancient Christian Commentary on ScriptureDave Guzik, The Enduring Word CommentaryN.T. Wright, Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters– Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, and Philemon.N.T. Wright, Paul and His Letter to the PhilippiansLinda Belleville, Philippians: A New Testament Covenant CommentaryNijay K. Gupta, Living the King Jesus Gospel (ed., Gupta, Leach, Bates, Strait) 

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series A of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany 1st Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm: Psalm 119:1-8 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Gospel: Matthew 5:21-37 Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of KFUO Radio, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. To contact Pastor Tom Baker, email lawandgospel@lawandgospel101.com.

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The Burros of Berea (minus Billy who was sick) and with Charlton R. Carter III (Electric Rickaloo) sitting in, begin Part 1 of their 16 part series of their study of the Epistle to the Hebrews. After Ralph reads from Deuteronomy in regard to the promises from God and the covenant the people make with Him, we begin to discuss what the ramifications of God's warning not to seek after other nations religious orders. It's a deep dive into the special relationship God made with His people Israel and the importance of the Son of God and His mission in comparison to the angels! If you'd like to become a Patron, visit www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea.com. Visit our website at www.burrosofberea.com

How can we identify a writing with a nameless writer, a nameless audience, and a nameless location as a canonical book? Can we trace it to an apostle? Can we call it scripture? On the episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce is going to answer all of these questions and identify a specific person of interest, and demonstrate how it is possible to call this epistle, scripture. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen623/support

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series A of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany 1st Reading: Isaiah 58:3–9a Psalm: Psalm 112:1–9 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 2:1–12 (13–16) Gospel: Matthew 5:13–20 Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of KFUO Radio, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. To contact Pastor Tom Baker, email lawandgospel@lawandgospel101.com.

Sermon by Dr. Robert Lewis 7/16/1995 Authenticity, Epistle of Proof, Response to Temptation James 1:13-25

Who was Polycarp? The Epistle of Polycarp. The Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp - The Martyrdom of Polycarp. Taken from the following sources. 00:00 - Who was Polycarp - Theology Academy 07:07 - The Epistle of Polycarp - GodismyJudge 25:29 - The Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp - 2000christian 34:29 - The Martyrdom of Polycarp - Alexander McConnell ~~~~~~~ From Me: Be Good Broadcast I just rebroadcast those spreading The Word Propagate it. Share it. Contact Me My Twitter Please RATE or REVIEW anywhere you can. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/begoodbroadcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/begoodbroadcast/support

Readings: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Psalm 146:6-10 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12 In the readings since Christmas, Jesus has been revealed as the new royal son of David and Son of God. He is sent to lead a new exodus that brings Israel out of captivity to the nations and brings all the nations to God. As Moses led Israel from Egypt through the sea to give them God's law on Mount Sinai, Jesus too has passed through the waters in baptism. Now, in today's Gospel, He goes to the mountain to proclaim a new law—the law of His Kingdom. The Beatitudes mark the fulfillment of God's covenant promise to Abraham—that through his descendants all the nations of the world would receive God's blessings (see Genesis 12:3; 22:18). Jesus is the son of Abraham (see Matthew 1:1). And through the wisdom He speaks today, He bestows the Father's blessings upon “the poor in spirit.” God has chosen to bless the weak and lowly, those foolish and despised in the eyes of the world, Paul says in today's Epistle. The poor in spirit are those who know that nothing they do can merit God's mercy and grace. These are the humble remnant in today's First Reading, taught to seek refuge in the name of the Lord. The Beatitudes reveal the divine path and purpose for our lives. All our striving should be for these virtues—to be poor in spirit; meek and clean of heart; merciful and makers of peace; seekers of the righteousness that comes from living by the law of Kingdom. The path the Lord sets before us today is one of trials and persecution. But He promises comfort in our mourning and a great reward. The Kingdom we have inherited is no earthly territory but the promised land of heaven. It is Zion where the Lord reigns forever. And, as we sing in today's Psalm, its blessings are for those whose hope is in the Lord.

Readings: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Psalm 146:6-10 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12 In the readings since Christmas, Jesus has been revealed as the new royal son of David and Son of God. He is sent to lead a new exodus that brings Israel out of captivity to the nations and brings all the nations to God. As Moses led Israel from Egypt through the sea to give them God's law on Mount Sinai, Jesus too has passed through the waters in baptism. Now, in today's Gospel, He goes to the mountain to proclaim a new law—the law of His Kingdom. The Beatitudes mark the fulfillment of God's covenant promise to Abraham—that through his descendants all the nations of the world would receive God's blessings (see Genesis 12:3; 22:18). Jesus is the son of Abraham (see Matthew 1:1). And through the wisdom He speaks today, He bestows the Father's blessings upon “the poor in spirit.” God has chosen to bless the weak and lowly, those foolish and despised in the eyes of the world, Paul says in today's Epistle. The poor in spirit are those who know that nothing they do can merit God's mercy and grace. These are the humble remnant in today's First Reading, taught to seek refuge in the name of the Lord. The Beatitudes reveal the divine path and purpose for our lives. All our striving should be for these virtues—to be poor in spirit; meek and clean of heart; merciful and makers of peace; seekers of the righteousness that comes from living by the law of Kingdom. The path the Lord sets before us today is one of trials and persecution. But He promises comfort in our mourning and a great reward. The Kingdom we have inherited is no earthly territory but the promised land of heaven. It is Zion where the Lord reigns forever. And, as we sing in today's Psalm, its blessings are for those whose hope is in the Lord.

The Apostle John wrote about a savage persecution that tore apart God's Church in the first century. But he never concluded his third epistle. The non-conclusion of 3 John exposes that the attack on God's Church didn't end in the first century. Understand how this attack rages in full force today.

The Apostle John wrote about a savage persecution that tore apart God's Church in the first century. But he never concluded his third epistle. The non-conclusion of 3 John exposes that the attack on God's Church didn't end in the first century. Understand how this attack rages in full force today.

The Apostle John wrote about a savage persecution that tore apart God's Church in the first century. But he never concluded his third epistle. The non-conclusion of 3 John exposes that the attack on God's Church didn't end in the first century. Understand how this attack rages in full force today.

Jesus's disciples can't understand that Jesus is Lord of Creation until they understand that he is Lord of Redemption.  Friday • 1/27/2023 •Week of 3 Epiphany This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 40; Psalm 54; Isaiah 50:1–11; Galatians 3:15–22; Mark 6:47–56 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

The Burros of Berea (minus Billy Eye-Candy Kimzey due to illness) with Charlton "electric Rickaloo" Carter III filling in, kickoff their latest study called It's Time to Grow Up! A Study of the Epistle to the Hebrews. This episode is packed with the turbulent history of the Epistle on its way to being canonized, special words like Antilegomena, and the longest, most boring list of creeds, confessions of faith, etc. read aloud in alphabetical order according to sect. It's an episode you won't want to miss, but will most likely want to hit fast forward. It seems, Rick Welch knows no bounds when it comes to biblical historical nerd-dom.

No one who has entrusted themselves to his care is beyond his concern.Thursday • 1/26/2023 •Week of 3 Epiphany This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 50; Isaiah 49:13–23; Galatians 3:1–14; Mark 6:30–46 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

The war within…; Paul's Epistle to the Romans Fritz from Florida answers the biblical question. Elena from West Virginia wants to overcome her anger completely. She forgave her parents but still notices emotions. Orlando from Rochester, NY speaks on the biblical question. He believes you can resolve your problems with prayer and fasting. — Back to Orlando… Chet from Oregon asks Jesse if there is ever a time a divorced man can remarry. Beau from California

Bible thumper Thursday!...; Biden escalates Russia-Ukraine conflict…; Biden sends Abrams tanks despite warning that would start WW3. Politicians Paul's Epistle to the Romans? Who named it an epistle? It's a letter! Vincent from Utah asks if Jesse knows the power of fasting. — Back to Vincent… he speaks on fasting and how it has helped him. Jesse asks him about anger and Vincent says he has overcome anger. He may feel it well up but he will pray silently. He says praying in tongues helps.

Peter has seen for himself Israel's Messiah beginning to bring salvation to the nations.Wednesday, • 1/25/2023 •Week of 3 Epiphany This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49–72; Isaiah 49:1–12; Galatians 2:11–21; Mark 6:13–29 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

…when people think they know Jesus too well, they are liable to get him wrong.Tuesday • 1/24/2023 •Week of 3 Epiphany This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 45; Isaiah 48:12–21; Galatians 1:18–2:10; Mark 6:1–13 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

Tonight we continue on praying through the 7 I Am's of Jesus. We continue with John Calvin leading us and Peter from his Epistle as he proclaims that we have been brought out of darkness into his marvelous light. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shawn-odendhaldap/message

Archdeacon Andrew preaches on Isaiah 55 and ties it with the Epistle and Gospel readings.

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series A of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany 1st Reading: Micah 6:1-8 Psalm: Psalm 15 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of KFUO Radio, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. To contact Pastor Tom Baker, email lawandgospel@lawandgospel101.com.

“Do not fear,” he says, “only believe.”  Monday • 1/23/2023 Week of 3 Epiphany This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 41; Psalm 52; Isaiah 48:1–11; Galatians 1:1–17; Mark 5:21–43 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

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This episode contains a description and study of the Epistle to Diognetus. Dr. Boyce will walk the listener through the different perspectives about the writer, date, and content that are given in scholarship about this letter. Dr. Boyce will demonstrate the value of this letter to the Christian faith and how we can learn proper Apologetics from the writer of this letter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen623/support

Readings: Isaiah 8:23–9:3 Psalm 27:1, 4, 13–14 1 Corinthians 1:10–13, 17 Matthew 4:12–23 Today's Liturgy gives us a lesson in ancient Israelite geography and history. Isaiah's prophecy in today's First Reading is quoted by Matthew in today's Gospel. Both intend to recall the apparent fall of the everlasting kingdom promised to David (see 2 Samuel 7:12–13; Psalm 89; Psalm 132:11–12). Eight centuries before Christ, that part of the kingdom where the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali lived was attacked by the Assyrians, and the tribes were hauled off into captivity (see 2 Kings 15:29; 1 Chronicles 5:26). It marked the beginning of the kingdom's end. The Davidic empire finally crumbled in the sixth century BC, when Jerusalem was seized by Babylon and the remaining tribes were driven into exile (see 2 Kings 24:14). Isaiah prophesied that Zebulun and Naphtali, the lands first to be degraded, would be the first to see the light of God's salvation. Jesus today fulfills that prophecy—announcing the restoration of David's kingdom at precisely the spot where the kingdom began to fall. His gospel of the Kingdom includes not only the twelve tribes of Israel but all the nations—symbolized by the “Galilee of the Nations.” Calling His first disciples, two fishermen on the Sea of Galilee, He appoints them to be “fishers of men,” gathering people from the ends of the earth. They are to preach the gospel, Paul says in today's Epistle, to unite all peoples in the same mind and in the same purpose—in a worldwide kingdom of God. By their preaching, Isaiah's promise has been delivered. A world in darkness has seen the light. The yoke of slavery and sin, borne by humanity since time began, has been smashed. And we are able now, as we sing in today's Psalm, to dwell in the house of the Lord, to worship Him in the land of the living.

Readings: Isaiah 49:3, 5–6 Psalm 40:2, 4, 7–10 1 Corinthians 1:1–3 John 1:29–34 Jesus speaks through the prophet Isaiah in today's First Reading. He tells us of the mission given to Him by the Father from the womb: “‘You are My servant,' He said to Me.” Servant and Son, our Lord was sent to lead a new exodus—to raise up the exiled tribes of Israel, to gather and restore them to God. More than that, He was to be a light to the nations, that God's salvation may reach to the ends of the earth (see Acts 13:46–47). Before the first exodus, a lamb was offered in sacrifice and its blood painted on the Israelites' door posts. The blood of the lamb identified their homes and the Lord “passed over” these in executing judgment on the Egyptians (see Exodus 12:1–23, 27). In the new exodus, Jesus is the “Lamb of God,” as John beholds Him in the Gospel today (see 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Peter 1:18–19). Our Lord sings of this in today's Psalm. He has come, He says, to offer His body to do the will of God (see Hebrews 10:3–13). The sacrifices, oblations, holocausts, and sin-offerings given after the first exodus had no power to take away sins (see Hebrews 10:4). They were meant not to save but to teach (see Galatians 3:24). In offering these sacrifices, the people were to learn self-sacrifice—that they were made for worship, to offer themselves freely to God and to delight in His will. Only Jesus could make that perfect offering of Himself. And through His sacrifice, He has given us ears open to obedience and made it possible for us to hear the Father's call to holiness, as Paul says in today's Epistle. He has made us children of God, baptized in the blood of the Lamb (see Revelation 7:14). And we are to join our sacrifice to His, to offer our bodies—our lives—as living sacrifices in the spiritual worship of the Mass (see Romans 12:1).

…we can trust the Lord Jesus, Master of “wind and sea”…Friday • 1/20/2023 •Week of 2 Epiphany This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 31; Isaiah 45:18–25; Ephesians 6:1–9; Mark 4:35–41 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

…like a mustard seed…good worship and right relationships seem like small thingsThursday • 1/19/2023 • Week of 2 Epiphany This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 37; Isaiah 45:5–17; Ephesians 5:15–33; Mark 4:21–34 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)

Second Sunday after the Epiphany The Collect: Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Old Testament: Isaiah 49:1-7 1Listen to me, O coastlands, pay attention, you peoples from far away! The Lord called me before I was born, while I was in my mother's womb he named me. 2He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me away. 3And he said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.” 4But I said, “I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity; yet surely my cause is with the Lord, and my reward with my God.” 5And now the Lord says, who formed me in the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him, and that Israel might be gathered to him, for I am honored in the sight of the Lord, and my God has become my strength— 6he says, “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the survivors of Israel; I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” 7Thus says the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One, to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nations, the slave of rulers, “Kings shall see and stand up, princes, and they shall prostrate themselves, because of the Lord, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.” Psalm: Psalm 40:1-12 1 I waited patiently upon the Lord; *        he stooped to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the desolate pit, out of the mire and clay; *        he set my feet upon a high cliff and made my footing sure. 3 He put a new song in my mouth,   a song of praise to our God; *        many shall see, and stand in awe,        and put their trust in the Lord. 4 Happy are they who trust in the Lord! *        they do not resort to evil spirits or turn to false gods. 5 Great things are they that you have done, O Lord my God!   how great your wonders and your plans for us! *        there is none who can be compared with you. 6 Oh, that I could make them known and tell them! *        but they are more than I can count. 7 In sacrifice and offering you take no pleasure *       (you have given me ears to hear you); 8 Burnt-offering and sin-offering you have not required, *        and so I said, “Behold, I come. 9 In the roll of the book it is written concerning me: *       ‘I love to do your will, O my God;        your law is deep in my heart.”‘ 10 I proclaimed righteousness in the great congregation; *        behold, I did not restrain my lips;        and that, O Lord, you know. 11 Your righteousness have I not hidden in my heart;    I have spoken of your faithfulness and your deliverance; *        I have not concealed your love and faithfulness from the great congregation. 12 You are the Lord;    do not withhold your compassion from me; *        let your love and your faithfulness keep me safe for ever, Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, together with all those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: 3Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, 5for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind— 6just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you— 7so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.9God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Gospel: John 1:29-42 29The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! 30This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.' 31I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.' 34And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.” 35The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, 36and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” 37The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” 39He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon. 40One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. 41He first found his brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated Anointed). 42He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter).

The Bible is a book of hope.Wednesday • 1/18/2023 • Week of 2 Epiphany This morning's Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Isaiah 44:24–45:7; Ephesians 5:1–14; Mark 4:1–20 This morning's Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92)

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. This is a rebroadcast from January 18, 2017. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series A of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Third Sunday after Epiphany 1st Reading: Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm: Psalm 27:1-9 (10-14) Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Gospel: Matthew 4:12-25 Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of KFUO Radio, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. To contact Pastor Tom Baker, email lawandgospel@lawandgospel101.com.

Fr. Apostolos Hill delivers a homily that is focused on the Epistle reading from Colossians. The newness of the year should remind us that we serve a loving and merciful God, whose mercies are new every day.

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Show Notes   What are the implications of assigning the male gender to God? If God isn't male, then why do we call God “Father”? Blake & Erin speak with Dr. Amy Peeler about her new book, Women and the Gender of God. Listen as they discuss the significance of the incarnation, Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and much more! You can pick up her book here. Follow her on social media at @albpeeler and visit her website to learn more: https://amypeeler.com/    Disclaimer   The opinions expressed in CBE's Mutuality Matters' podcast are those of its hosts or guests do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of CBE International or its members or chapters worldwide. The designations employed in this podcast and the presentation of content therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of CBE concerning the legal status of any country, area or territory or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers.        Bio   Amy Peeler is associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and associate rector at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Geneva, Illinois. She is the author of You Are My Son: The Family of God in the Epistle to the Hebrews and the coauthor, with Patrick Gray, of Hebrews: An Introduction and Study Guide. Most recently, Dr. Peeler published her book Women and the Gender of God.     Other Reading      Imagining a Feminine God: Gendered Imagery in the Bible - CBE International     Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible: Sandra Glahn: 9780825444135 - CBE International with Christianbook.com    Icons of Christ: A Biblical and Systematic Theology for Women's Ordination 

In this episode, we focus on the Epistle reading for the second Sunday after Epiphany, which is Ephesians 5:21-33. In what ways is marriage a reflection of Christ and the Church? What does it mean for wives to submit to their husbands? All this and more in this week's discussion.

We take for granted that all things mesh and work fluidly together…they don't. With the grace of God absent, to borrow a line from the song “Midnight Blue” by Melissa Manchester, “even the simple things become rough.” The solution is simple, we must return to God. It's an option that is still possible, but looking less probable every day. This episode shares a message of hope as to how we can get back to where we once belonged, and see our nation and our word flourish as God in Heaven intended!Ephesians 1 “Do the Tighten Up Ya'll” Season 12 Episode 245 Data credits: Ephesian material from Bible Works, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE), Ephesians, Epistle to, VII Teaching, 2nd Paragraph. The Synchromesh Transmission - Main references Minor Reference "Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelCut & Paste Personal Invitation to invite your friends to check out “gwot.rocks” podcast: I invite you to check out the podcast, “gwot.rocks: God, the World, and Other Things!” It is available on podcast players everywhere! Here is the link to the show's home base for all its episodes: http://podcast.gwot.rocks/ (Ctrl+click to follow the link) LIFE HELPSDONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City. gwot.rocks home page Transform This City Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe! Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 1st Tuesday in Ordinary Time, January 10, 2023. Thanks for praying with us, for inquiries, requests, feedback, please email singthehours@gmail.com. Venmo @SingtheHours To support this work, visit www.patreon.com/singthehours. Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance" (Latin) Hymn: "Telluris Ingens Conditor," Pope St. Gregory the Great, 604A.D. Liber Hymnarius, Solesmes, 1983, p. 198. Sung in English with the anonymous 19th century. translation "Earth's Mighty Maker, Whose Command" Psalm 20 (Gregorian tone 6) 04:42 Psalm 21v2-8, 14 (Gregorian tone 5) Canticle: Revelation 4v11; 5v9, 10, 12 (tonus peregrinus) Reading: 1 John 3v1-3 (Epistle reciting tone) 09:20 Responsory: Through all eternity, O Lord, your promise stands unshaken. (StH arrangement) Magnificat (Gregorian tone 8, English) Intercessions: Lord, hear our prayer. (Meinrad reciting tone, Fr. Samuel Weber) Pater Noster – "Our Father" 13:34 Concluding Prayers (English) Dominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us" Salve Regina (Bl. Hermann Contractus) The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series A of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Second Sunday after the Epiphany 1st Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm: Psalm 40:1-11 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Gospel: John 1:29-42a Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of KFUO Radio, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. To contact Pastor Tom Baker, email lawandgospel@lawandgospel101.com.

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Readings: Isaiah 60:1–6 Psalm 72:1–2, 7–8, 10–13 Ephesians 3:2–3, 5–6 Matthew 2:1–12 An “epiphany” is an appearance. In today's readings, with their rising stars, splendorous lights, and mysteries revealed, the face of the child born on Christmas day appears. Herod, in today's Gospel, asks the chief priests and scribes where the Messiah is to be born. The answer Matthew puts on their lips says much more, combining two strands of Old Testament promise—one revealing the Messiah to be from the line of David (see 2 Samuel 2:5), the other predicting “a ruler of Israel” who will “shepherd his flock” and whose “greatness shall reach to the ends of the earth” (see Micah 5:1–3). Those promises of Israel's king ruling the nations resound also in today's Psalm. The psalm celebrates David's son, Solomon. His kingdom, we sing, will stretch “to the ends of the earth,” and the world's kings will pay Him homage. That's the scene too in today's First Reading, as nations stream from the East, bearing “gold and frankincense” for Israel's king. The Magi's pilgrimage in today's Gospel marks the fulfillment of God's promises. The Magi, probably Persian astrologers, are following the star that Balaam predicted would rise along with the ruler's staff over the house of Jacob (see Numbers 24:17). Laden with gold and spices, their journey evokes those made to Solomon by the Queen of Sheba and the “kings of the earth” (see 1 Kings 10:2, 25; 2 Chronicles 9:24). Interestingly, the only other places where frankincense and myrrh are mentioned together are in songs about Solomon (see Song of Songs 3:6, 4:6, 14). One greater than Solomon is here (see Luke 11:31). He has come to reveal that all peoples are “co-heirs” of the royal family of Israel, as today's Epistle teaches. His manifestation forces us to choose: Will we follow the signs that lead to Him as the wise Magi did? Or will we be like those priests and the scribes who let God's words of promise become dead letters on an ancient page?

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Jim Cassidy and Camden Bucey bring in the New Year with a discussion of bible reading plans, tools, and strategies. They preview several of the projects that lay ahead at Reformed Forum, including a new course on the theology of Karl Barth. Dr. Cassidy introduces a list of recommended reading on Karl Barth and different interpretations of the theologian's theology before speaking about Barth's unique Christology. Recommended Reading on Karl Barth Karl Barth, Church Dogmatics Karl Barth, Der Römerbrief; The Epistle to the Romans Cornelius Van Til, Christianity and Barthianism Cornelius Van Til, The New Modernism: An Appraisal of the Theology of Barth and Brunner James Cassidy, God's Time for Us George Hunsinger, How to Read Karl Barth: The Shape of His Theology Bruce McCormack, Karl Barth's Critically Realistic Dialectical Theology: Its Genesis and Development 1909–1936 Bruce McCormack, “Grace and Being: The Role of God's Gracious Election in Karl Barth's Theological Ontology” in The Cambridge Companion to Karl Barth Eberhard Busch, Karl Barth: His Life from Letters and Autobiographical Texts Christiane Tietz, Karl Barth: A Life in Conflict Tyler J. Frick, Karl Barth's Ontology of Divine Grace Bruce McCormack, The Humility of the Eternal Son: Reformed Kenoticism and the Repair of Chalcedon Paul T. Nimmo, Being in Action: The Theological Shape of Barth's Ethical Vision

James Intro (1:1) The Epistle of James has had a controversial history. It had a hard fight to get into the cannon of scripture especially in the west. ·      The Latin speaking church fathers never mention it until the 4th century ·      James is absent from the Muratorian Canon (170 AD), which was the first list of NT books we have in the West ·      James seemed to be a late addition in the Western Christian church The Greeks in the East accepted James early. ·      Origen was the first to quote it in the 200s and attributes it to James brother of Jesus ·      Eusebius accepted James in his list of writings but notes that he was aware that other did not. ·      Athanasius in his famous Eastern list on the Canon (which includes our exact list of NT writings) included James without question and since them it has not been questioned until the reformation. ·      Luther called James an “epistle of straw” and wanted it, along with Hebrews, Jude, and Revelation, removed from his Canon. He claimed, “it contains nothing of the gospel”. Why is James' canonicity controversial? ·      James only mentions Jesus twice in the letter (James 1:1, 2:1) ·      Some have thought that James' view of justification to be at odds or contradiction with Paul ·      An emphasis on action (doing) rather than mental ascent (knowing/believing). This makes trouble in reformed theology. James 1:1a Author and Date The Early Church credit the letter to James Jesus' brother. Origen and Eusebius identify him as the author and as the bishop of Jerusalem.  Eusebius and Josephus both report him as a martyr for the gospel. He was stoned to death around 62 AD.  Many scholars date it to 62 AD shortly before his death. Bondservant Absolute obedience, absolute humility, absolute loyalty- All in discipleship Audience James 1:1b The twelve tribes in the Diaspora has a few equally valid possible meanings. ·      The Diaspora was a common term for the 10 northern tribes (Israel) scattered by Assyria during the exile. But James writes to 12 tribes. ·      This could be Jews outside of Jerusalem. Though there were many messianic Jews at this time, this view is unlikely that this is strictly Jewish. ·      This could mean Christian- Jews outside of Palestine. Following the persecution of Stephen, the church spread out. This could be combining both the Jews of the southern tribes that returned to Israel and the norther tribes scattered in Asia Minor and beyond. ·      The phrase could have a 3rd meaning - To the Christians- the Christian Church was the true Israel. At the end of Galatians, Paul sends his blessing to the Israel of God (Galatians 6:16). Peter calls Jews and gentiles in 1 Peter Exiles. Paul calls Jews and Gentiles the one new man and inheritors of the promises (Eph 1 & 2).  This notion comes through Jesus being the fulfillment of Israel and the true Jew and all those on Him are considered to be Jews. o   James could be using this to address Christian Jews and Gentiles as “all Israel” in the Diaspora throughout the world. Circumstance and Themes James seems to be giving an exhortation to congregations outside of Jerusalem. Remember our apostle episode where we talked about the Jerusalem model of churches being planted though persecution and spreading. These are likely people who had been part of Body life with James in the past. ·      James is encouraging these Christians thought trials but he is also correcting behavior ·      James 1:2-12 outlines the main points of the letter o   How trials lead to completeness (1:2-4) o   Seek Wisdom from Above and not from the World (1:5-8) o   Favoritism and social status (wealth) have no place in the Upside-down Kingdom (1:9-11) ·      James 1:13-27 takes the same 3 issue and gets more specific o   The blame God for your trials and temptations (1:13-18) o   True Wisdom results in action: Wise doers of the Word  are contrasted with fools who use anger to bring about God's righteousness (1:19-25)

On today's special broadcast we take a look at Joe and Chad's top 10 books of the year that will encourage and strengthen you spiritually Is God Still Doing Miracles? with Dr. Craig Keener https://youtu.be/BY2RTyt_yXU Should We Unhitch from the Old Testament with Dr. John Oswalt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcBK0i7n4eE&t=2982s Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: The Christian Testimony of Nabeel Qureshi https://youtu.be/k0D8Uz4oQck (BOOKS) The Bible among the Myths: Unique Revelation or Just Ancient Literature? by John N. Oswalt https://tinyurl.com/2xhnc6pv The Gospel and the Greeks: Did the New Testament Borrow from Pagan Thought? (Student Library) https://tinyurl.com/9em77md6 God's Rivals: Why Has God Allowed Different Religions? Insights from the Bible and the Early Church https://tinyurl.com/y7hb439p Disillusioned: Why I Left the Eastern Orthodox Priesthood and Church https://tinyurl.com/373x62zz Against the Darkness: The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons (Foundations of Evangelical Theology) https://tinyurl.com/2p84eev2 Romans (Randall House Bible Commentary) https://tinyurl.com/32mdeev7 The Epistle to the Hebrews (New International Commentary on the New Testament https://tinyurl.com/mtsxnyk5 Believer's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ (New American Commentary Studies in Bible and Theology) https://tinyurl.com/y5k74rvt Galatians: A Commentary (Craig S. Keener) https://tinyurl.com/56ryv26v In Light of Eternity: The Life of Leonard Ravenhill https://tinyurl.com/2kva7kmy Calvinism: A Biblical and Theological Critique https://tinyurl.com/295z97d8 Partner with us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/goodfight Learn more about Good Fight Ministries: https://allmylinks.com/goodfight TRANSPARENCY NOTICE: Our videos are not sponsored. Links to books on Amazon are for your convenience and are affiliate links, which means if you buy something by clicking on a link the ministry receives a small commission.