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Worship by Pastor Leah Holloway-Nilsen.  Reading: Acts 9:36-43.  Gospel: John 10:22-30.

April 28, 2025Today's Reading: Acts 5:12-20 (21-32)Daily Lectionary: Exodus 22:20-23:13; Luke 4:16-30“...they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison. But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, ‘Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.' And when they heard this, they entered the temple at daybreak and began to teach.” (Acts 5:18-21)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. The Acts of the Apostles opens with Jesus's ascension and the day of Pentecost and then details the wild expansion of the Church. Unless your life is far more exciting than mine, many of the events in Acts aren't terribly common in your daily lives—like extraordinary healings that draw sizeable crowds. At the beginning of this reading, people are hoping they can receive healing just from being under the shade of Peter's shadow, though the text doesn't say whether this tactic worked, and these large crowds result in jealousy on the part of the religious leaders who respond by putting the apostles in prison. This isn't the only case of these types of miracles (and responses from authorities), and just as was the case in Jesus' ministry, it would be easy to think these extraordinary miracles are the main point of the apostolic ministry. While these miracles are important, as they confirm Jesus' place as Lord of all creation and a correction of the poisonous fruits of the Fall, they are not quite the main thing. When the Lord sends an angel to deliver the apostles out of prison, what does he tell them? He tells them to go to the temple and speak the words of this Life. By “this Life,” the angel means the life-giving and sustaining Word of God that brings us repentance, forgiveness, and salvation. The miracle that really is at the center of the apostolic ministry and continues today is not the healing, though this is certainly a residue of our Lord's renewal of all things, but the forgiveness of sins. This forgiveness of sins is not just floating on the air but is in the words still spoken to us today as our pastors and fellow Christians forgive us, teach us, and help us walk in newness of life. So, while we may not see healings and deliverances as a regular part of the church's work today, we do see greater healing and greater deliverance as Jesus gives us His words of this Life in the consolation of fellow Christians, the Absolution, and the breaking of the bread. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Lord, Your words are waters living When my thirsting spirit pleads. Lord, Your words are bread life-giving; On Your words my spirit feeds. Lord, Your words will be my light Through death's cold and dreary night; Yes, they are my sword prevailing And my cup of joy unfailing! (LSB 589:3)- Deac. Eleanor Corrow, Higher Things Board Member and coordinator in LCMS Missionary ServicesAudio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Andrew R. Jones identifies ten lies Satan uses in attempts to dismantle God's people and His kingdom. Find encouragement in God's Word of Truth and remember the final victory we have in our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Easter Sunday Worship by Pastor Leah Holloway-Nilsen.  Reading: Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26.  Gospel: Luke 24:1-12.

Thank you to Rhonda, Geoff, Don, and everybody else involved in the service. Happy birthday this week to Mike, Tess, Helen, and Don. Songs from this service: Glorify Thy Name - https://youtu.be/2nNlmywqqPo -- King Of Kings - https://youtu.be/IVumVrkbq4s -- In Memory Of The Saviour's Love - https://youtu.be/W1s7bP6sXXA&t=1921s -- Goodness Of God - https://youtu.be/ZUPwC3AEQOs -- Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me - https://youtu.be/XFd0Z06EoEI -- Blest Be The Tie That Binds - https://youtu.be/_RUu93KoX-0 Scriptures from this service: Communion - Acts 2:5-8; 2:11-12; 2:22-24; 2:21. Reading - Acts 2:17-21. Sermon - Acts 2:22-24; 2:36-38; 2:36; 2:38; 2:42; 4:12-13; 4:29-31; 4:31; 5:42; 5:42; 6:7; 8:1; 8:26-34; 9:15-16; 10:34-36; 10:46-47; 11:1; 14:15-17; 15:6-9; 16:31-34; 26:9; 26:11; 26:13-15; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; 28:20; Acts 28:17-20. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Jim Clark Jr tells how he was saved through “Christ alone” after trying for some time to be saved every time he heard the gospel preached. Reading: Acts 4:12. (Recorded in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 5th Jan 2025) The post Salvation is Through Christ – and Him Alone (4 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

January 25, 2025 Today's Reading: Acts 9:1-22Daily Lectionary: Zechariah 1:1-21; Matthew 19:27-30But the Lord said to [Ananias], “Go, for [Paul] is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.” (Acts 9:15-16)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.It must have been a troubling thing for Ananias to hear that Paul was to be set aside to proclaim the Gospel to Gentiles. Before this time, Paul was an enemy of Christ. He sought to arrest and convict Jewish converts of blasphemy, a charge that would most certainly put their life in jeopardy. And before his conversion, Paul couldn't have dreamed that salvation was ever meant for the Gentile.But the Lord's way is not our way. He sees things a little bit differently than we would. Where we would most certainly have chosen somebody, anybody, other than Paul, God deemed it good and right and salutary to use this mortal enemy of Christ to then proclaim the very same Christ into the world.Paul will later admit that he is unworthy of such a task: “The least of all the apostles,” he will title himself. But what better way to proclaim the weakness of the cross to the sinner than to use the weakest and most unworthy of all vessels? But this is the way of our Lord: When we are weak, then He is strong.For the Gospel isn't about the sinner who is being used to proclaim it, but it is about the sinless Son of God who has come to make that sinner, and all other sinners, righteous…  We don't look to our pastors to be perfect, but we look to our pastors to proclaim the perfection of Christ. It is in that way, then, that Christ is made known: through the lips of unclean pastors into the ears of unclean sinners.So we give thanks to our Lord above for the conversion that He wrought in St. Paul. If the Holy Spirit can bring about faith in a murderous blasphemer, then He can certainly bring faith and sustain that faith in me, in you, in all.  In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Almighty God, You turned the heart of him who persecuted the Church and, by his preaching, caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world. Grant us ever to rejoice in the saving light of Your Gospel and, following the example of the apostle Paul, to spread it to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.-Rev. Eli Lietzau, pastor of Wheat Ridge Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wheat Ridge, CO.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.What makes a church "good?" Come join the fictional family as they test out eight different churches in their brand-new town and answer this question along the way. Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? by Matthew Richard, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

The Baptism of the Lord 1st Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4. 6-7 Responsorial: Psalm 29          2nd Reading: Acts 10:34-38 Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

In this episode, we dive into the profound biblical theme of restoration. Exploring Psalm 23, Luke 19, and Acts 1, we uncover the recurring theme and power of restoration, or 'Shuv' in Hebrew, as it appears in both Old and New Testaments. We discuss how restoration is not just about returning to a previous state but restoring with added blessings. Key messages include the importance of community, rebuilding broken relationships, and reclaiming lost hope. The session concludes with a powerful call to embrace restoration in every aspect of life, promising a year filled with renewed dreams, hopes, and opportunities.00:00 Introduction and Purpose00:27 Reading Psalm 2301:21 Reading Luke 1902:35 Reading Acts 104:01 Identifying the Common Theme04:54 The Concept of Restoration06:10 Biblical Examples of Restoration08:40 Personal Stories of Restoration15:48 Call to Action: Seek Restoration20:01 Conclusion and Prayer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor Ken WieskeReading: Acts 4Lord's Day 11Theme: Only Jesus. Only Saviour.If you have comments, questions, or need prayer, please email youtube@stalbertcanrc.com Music used by permission CCLI License #11589791, Streaming License #CSPL144862Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Kenneth WieskeTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 11Acts 4Series:Heidelberg Catechism

Reading: Acts 16:11-40Text: 1 Thess 2:1-12Office-bearers are approved by God to be entrusted with the gospelTherefore they are to have the right motivationTherefore they are to have the right conduct

Reading:Acts 17:1-151 Thess 1Text:1 Thess 1:6-10What is a living Christian?Someone who rejoices that Christ has comeSomeone who is confident that Christ will come

Church Birthday & Hutt Send-Off Preacher: Andrew Southerton Date: 03⧸11⧸24 Reading: Acts 2:36-47

Reading:Acts 17: 1-151 Thessalonians 1Text:1 Thessalonians 1:1-5aWhat is a living church?It draws its life from communion with GodIt expresses the life it receives from GodIt knows it has life because it was chosen by God

Sandy Higgins preaches on the 4 corners of assembly testimony. The early believers “continued steadfastly” in the apostles' doctrine, the fellowship, the breaking of bread and the prayers. Reading: Acts 2:41-47. (Recorded in Unionville Gospel Hall, Toronto, Canada) The post The Four Corners of Assembly Testimony (45 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2024 quarter 3, lesson 1 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “The Great Controversy” and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “The Beginning of the Gospel”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Acts 13:1–5, 13; Acts 15:36–39; Mark 1:1–15; Isa. 40:3; Dan. 9:24–27. Memory Text: “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel' ” (Mark 1:14, 15, NKJV). (June 22–June 28) Sunday (Jill Morikone) - “The Failed Missionary”Monday (Ryan Day) - “A Second Chance” Tuesday (Shelley Quinn) - “The Messenger”Wednesday (Daniel Perrin) - “Jesus' Baptism”Thursday (James Rafferty) - “The Gospel According to Jesus” Want the Panelists' notes? Email us at SSP@3abn.org Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

In his sermon, "Do You Understand What You Are Reading?" Pastor Micah Stephens delves into Acts 8, focusing on Philip's ministry. He highlights the importance of gaining wisdom and understanding in a world that often values deceit. Pastor Micah emphasizes that God's desire for us is not comfort but fruitfulness. He challenges us to reflect on whether we are following God's calling or pursuing our own paths. Are we saying "Yes, Lord," or ignoring His direction? By surrendering to God's will, our lives can become highly fruitful, bringing radical change to ourselves and those around us. Join us for this powerful and thought-provoking message.Verse References: Acts 8 verses 26-40, 2 Timothy 2 verse 15, Proverbs 18 verse 2, Proverbs 2 verses 1-6, Acts 4 verses 1-22, Acts 5 verses 17-28, Acts 5 verses 33-42, Acts 6 verses 1-8, Acts 7 verses 1-60, Acts 8 verses 1-25, James 3 verse 1, 2 Timothy 4 verses 1-5, John 14 verse 26, Romans 10 verse 15, Make sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!And you can always head over to our website for any general information!https://godspeak.comPrayer/NeedsIf you have any needs, or have a willingness to be used to meet various need in the body, please email info@godspeak.com. Also, let us know if you need prayer for anything.Giving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, godspeak.com, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/godspeakAny questions?Please feel free to email us, comment here, or DM us on Instagram any questions that you may have.Please Subscribe to this channel and turn on your notifications to be notified when our Livestreams start so you don't miss out! We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Godspeak Team

May 28, 2024Today's Reading: Acts 2:14a, 22-36Daily Lectionary: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20; John 8:1-20This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing. (Acts 2:32–33)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. This sermon must have been absolutely terrifying to hear. Imagine sitting there, slowly having it dawn on you that the one that you delivered up to be killed was innocent. Not only was He innocent, but He was the very Son of God. And not only was He the very son of God who was innocent, but He is now risen from the dead. Uh oh. They are hearing Peter's sermon and they are absolutely crushed by the weight of the Law. They are at fault. They have sinned, gravely, in thought, since they hated Jesus. They have sinned in word, for they accused Him of many evil things of which He was innocent. They have sinned in deed, for they delivered Him up to be crucified. What is in store for them now? When I was a kid, at my church growing up, we would do something a little different on good Friday. The pastor would have us read the account of the trial of Jesus. He would read the parts of Pilate, and the people would read the parts of the crowd. This was one of the hardest things to do. Because it really makes you think. You put yourself in the place of the crowd, and you connect something. Jesus was not crucified purely because a group of men two thousand years ago conspired against Him. Jesus was crucified because of my sins. Jesus had to die because I am a sinner. It sure hits different when you hear yourself call out, “We have no king but Caesar!” It crushes you to say, “Release for us Barabbas.” You want to hang your head and mutter the words, “Crucify him! Crucify him! Crucify him!” I sure knew what it was like to hear Peter's sermon. But there is good news, beloved in the LORD. Jesus, risen from the dead, is not out for blood. He is not out with a vengeance to get even with those who caused His death. Jesus is eager to receive the broken in heart and the contrite in spirit. Jesus, out of love for God's creation, took on the sin of the entire world (yes, even your sin) and died. He did so willingly. He did so lovingly. Jesus invites those repentant sinners to His table to receive His Body and His Blood for the forgiveness of sins. Jesus invites you to receive the forgiveness of sins, physically, with your lips, and with your ears! In the name of Jesus. Amen. God came to us then at Pentecost,  His Spirit new life revealing, That we might no more from Him be lost, All darkness for us dispelling. His flame will the mark of sin efface  And bring to us all His healing. (LSB 503:4)-Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols . This collection of over 600 hand-drawn Christian symbols by artist and author Edward Riojas will teach you the extensive history of the imagery of the Church. Each symbol is a beautiful and historical connection to generations of Christians that have worshiped before you. A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols. Now available from Concordia Publishing House. 

May 24, 2024Today's Reading: Acts 2:1-21Daily Lectionary: Numbers 27:12-23; Luke 23:26-56When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. (Acts 2:1–6)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Can you understand what's going on in church? Maybe something is a little confusing to you, like how come we make the sign of the cross here or why do we say this prayer here (in this case, ask your pastor! He's always happy to answer questions.) But when I ask whether you can understand what's going on in church, I mean do the words going into your ears sound like words you can understand? Is the language the language you speak? Does your pastor preach so you can understand it? If so, thank the Holy Spirit. You see, God is a fan of words. That's how He acts. He doesn't need anything else to accomplish His purposes. In Genesis, when God created the heavens and the earth, how does He do it? He doesn't do it like so many pagan gods do it: by defeating some enemy and making the world out of their corpse (yuck.) No, our God just speaks and it happens. Let there be light and…. There was light. Let the waters be separated…. And they were separated. This is not a power reserved for God the Father either. When Jesus rebukes demons, they must go. When Jesus commands Satan himself to depart from Him, Satan, as a creature, must bend to the will of his Creator. God's Word is living and active, and it is all God needs to work His will.But that Word did not stop with the early church either. That Word is still living and active today. God's will is still done by means of the Word. By the preaching of His Word by pastors, God's people get to know Him better. By the proclaiming of the Words of Institution, Christ's Body and Blood are on the altar. By the words of Absolution, you are forgiven. God's Word is living and active, in a way you can understand. Thanks be to God. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest,  And make our hearts Your place of rest;Come with Your grace and heav'nly aid,  And fill the hearts which You have made. (LSB 498:1)-Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols . This collection of over 600 hand-drawn Christian symbols by artist and author Edward Riojas will teach you the extensive history of the imagery of the Church. Each symbol is a beautiful and historical connection to generations of Christians that have worshiped before you. A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols. Now available from Concordia Publishing House. 

As a teenager, Ken Biddington got into heavy darkness. He was a drummer in a heavy metal band, lived a drugs-and-party lifestyle and even had an altar in his bedroom. But in 1993 God intervened in his life. The transformation shook his entire neighbourhood. Listen to find out how it happened. Reading: Acts 26:17-18, John 3:16. (Recorded in Victoria Drive Gospel Hall, Vancouver, BC, Canada, on 5th May 2024) The post I Had a Pagan Altar in My Bedroom (26 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

May 13, 2024 Today's Reading: Acts 1:12-26Daily Lectionary: Numbers 14:26-45; Numbers 15:1-41; Luke 18:35-19:10So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us - one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection. (Acts 1:21-22)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Some skeptics like to throw shade at the Christian faith by comparing the life and work of the disciples to a game of telephone. The original message has been changed, corrupted, or misheard over time, so they say, or something like those lines. Readings like Acts 1 are a great reminder that this couldn't be further from the truth. The Christian Gospel, your faith, and the events of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection weren't passed down willy-nilly but with great care, attention to detail, and historical evidence. One of the important pieces of evidence in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is the fact that there were eyewitnesses. And not just one, not even just the Twelve. Acts 1 reminds us that there were many other disciples who were present with Jesus for those three years. From the time of Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River to His ascension forty days after His resurrection. Not only that, Paul says, there were over five hundred more eyewitnesses after Jesus rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15). These disciples weren't playing a game; this was deadly serious. They saw Jesus dead on a Friday afternoon outside of Jerusalem, and they saw him again numerous times alive again before His ascension. The disciples, like Matthias, are reminders that the Christian faith is founded on fact, not fantasy. Jesus' death and resurrection are historical events, not hearsay. What Jesus did to save you was witnessed by men like Matthias and the women at the empty tomb. His promises are trustworthy and true. Jesus promised He would die and rise, and He did, just as He said. Jesus gave us disciples to faithfully, and at times under great peril to themselves, deliver accurately and reliably the Good News they witnessed. Thanks be to God that we have so many eyewitnesses who testified to His resurrection and still are witnesses to us today. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Almighty God, grant that we who have celebrated the Lord's resurrection may by Your grace confess in our life and conversation that Jesus is Lord and God; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for the Second Sunday of Easter)- Pastor Samuel Schuldheisz is pastor at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Milton, WA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols. This collection of over 600 hand-drawn Christian symbols by artist and author Edward Riojas will teach you the extensive history of the imagery of the Church. Each symbol is a beautiful and historical connection to generations of Christians that have worshiped before you. A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols. Now available from Concordia Publishing House. 

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Seventh Sunday of Easter 1st Reading: Acts 1:12-26 Psalm: Psalm 1 Epistle: 1 John 5:9-15 Gospel: John 17:11b-19 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 tombaker@brick.net. Learn more about Pastor Tom Baker's Law & Gospel at lawandgospel101.com.

May 6, 2024 Today's Reading: Acts 10:34-48 Daily Lectionary: Numbers 8:5-26; Luke 15:11-32While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. (Acts 10:44-45)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. The first believers in Christ's salvation were Jews. They grew up in the Jewish religion. The men were circumcised as infants. The people ate the clean foods Leviticus taught. They sacrificed at the temple when they came to Jerusalem for the annual feasts. Then, the savior promised in Scripture finally came. Jesus, the crucified and risen, was actually the Christ! Some Jews believed it and were brought into Christ's salvation.With this in mind, you can understand why the “Jewish” Christians were astonished in Acts 10. It shocked them when they heard Peter speak of a vision from God that led to a Gentile converting. It continued to shock their world when the Gift of the Holy Spirit poured out on Gentiles, too. We might think the Jewish believers were snobs. We might be tempted to think the Jewish believers were acting like popular kids who didn't want the chess club joining their lunch table. But that's not the case at all.It's more that the Jewish believers could not understand how the Gentiles did not follow God's Word before they became believers! God's Word commanded certain sacrifices, circumcision, kosher foods, rituals, Jewish feasts, etc. But the Gentiles came to faith apart from these parts commanded by God's Word! A Gentile was primarily a pagan idolater. A Gentile didn't mean a different ethnicity, but one who followed any of the non-Christian religions out there. And the Holy Spirit came upon them! It would be as if God had decided to zap an unbeliever at your school who heard the Gospel only once, and that day, he started going to your church and catechism class.The reason the Gentiles came to faith was that they heard the Gospel. What about the ceremonial laws? Jesus fulfilled them, including the sign of circumcision, the clean foods, the rituals, the sacrifices, and the feasts. All of it is fulfilled in Jesus, especially by His innocent suffering and death and His resurrection from the dead. Since Jesus has fulfilled all of the Law, the Old Testament ceremonial laws are now put aside. They were the shadow; Christ is the substance. The moral Law remains in place, but Jesus has kept this Law for you perfectly and done everything needed for your salvation. Hear God's Word and trust in Jesus, and you likewise have this salvation, too. Through faith, by the power of the Holy Spirit, you make a beginning at keeping the moral law too. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.The Gospel shows the Father's grace, Who sent His Son to save our race, Proclaims how Jesus lived and died That we might thus be justified. (LSB 580:1)- Pastor. Robert Mayes is the pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Beemer and Wisner, NE.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols This collection of over 600 hand-drawn Christian symbols by artist and author Edward Riojas will teach you the extensive history of the imagery of the Church. Each symbol is a beautiful and historical connection to generations of Christians that have worshiped before you. A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols. Now available from Concordia Publishing House. 

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Sixth Sunday of Easter 1st Reading: Acts 10:34-48 Psalm: Psalm 98 Epistle: 1 John 5:1-8 Gospel: John 15:9-17 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 tombaker@brick.net. Learn more about Pastor Tom Baker's Law & Gospel at lawandgospel101.com.

April 29, 2024Today's Reading: Acts 8:26-40Daily Lectionary: Leviticus 21:1-24, Luke 12:1-12Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” (Acts 8:35-36)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. There is one prayer God always answers “Yes” to. That is if you pray that God sends you someone to confess the Gospel to. God always sends someone across your path, so that person can hear, too. Whether they've heard it before or not, either way, God is great at putting His people in the right places where His Gospel can be confessed.Philip comes to the Ethiopian official at God's prodding. Philip was a public preacher of God's Word. Hearing the man read from the book of Isaiah, Philip stopped him and asked if he understood it. The man did not. That shows us that you can't just give a Bible to someone who doesn't have faith in Christ. He won't know how to read it. He'll be confused. He might read Leviticus and think Christians make animal sacrifices. People must be taught. You must be taught. For this reason, God sends you your parents and your pastor. Both are needed for the teaching of the faith to you.The Ethiopian heard the Gospel that Philip preached, beginning from that Isaiah text. Jesus Christ was crucified for sinners. Like a Lamb before its shearers, so Jesus went before Pontius Pilate and the Jewish leaders silently. Jesus did not try to get out of dying and have someone take His place. He came to take YOUR place, under sin, under death, under God's wrath. That way, you would be gifted with the opposite - His place, free from sin, rescued from death, and under God's mercy. He did not want to save Himself. Jesus wanted to save you. That's why He did not offer any defense before Pontius Pilate to spare His life.The Holy Spirit worked through the Word and gave the Ethiopian faith in Christ. Philip preached, the Ethiopian eunuch heard, faith was created. Notice that Acts specifically says that Philip told him the Good News about Jesus. And what did this Good News include? After hearing Philip, the Ethiopian wanted to be baptized. This shows us that Baptism is also part of the Good News of Jesus. Baptism is Gospel. Baptism is not some unneeded extra while the Word of Jesus' death is all that matters. No, Baptism is God's work for you by Word and water. By Baptism, you are adopted into God's family, gifted with God's name, given the Holy Spirit, and have an eternal promise of God's mercy by that Sacrament. That sounds like Good News to me. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Christ, holy Vine, Christ, living Tree, Be praised for this blest mystery: That Word and water thus revive And join us to Your Tree of Life (LSB 595:5).- Pastor. Robert Mayes is the pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Beemer and Wisner, NE.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols This collection of over 600 hand-drawn Christian symbols by artist and author Edward Riojas will teach you the extensive history of the imagery of the Church. Each symbol is a beautiful and historical connection to generations of Christians that have worshiped before you. A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols. Now available from Concordia Publishing House. 

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Fifth Sunday of Easter 1st Reading: Acts 8:26-40 Psalm: Psalm 150 Epistle: 1 John 4:1-11 (12-21) Gospel: John 15:1-8 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 tombaker@brick.net.

April 22, 2024 Today's Reading: Acts 4:1-12Daily Lectionary: Leviticus 9:1-24, Luke 9:18-36“This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:11–12)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Do you think the world revolves around you? Sometimes, you can get so wrapped up in things and activities that you suddenly think the entire world exists to serve you and you alone.But that's not true. Jesus is the center of the world. The center of the whole cosmos, actually. It all revolves around Him, no matter how important you think your next game or test or play is.He is the cornerstone, that upon which everything is built and everything has its foundation. It can be hard to wrap your mind around that because you don't see Jesus in our world physically. The leaders of the Jews knew who Jesus was, they had seen Him die and rise, but even they didn't want to believe Jesus was the center of everything.They had a plan. They had a reason to pretend Jesus wasn't real and didn't actually rise from the dead, and it all centered on them being the most important people in town. Notice that St. Peter calls them “the builders,” the ones who were to build upon Jesus, the Word from which all is created and has its being.So also in our day, the church builds (and is built!) on the Crucified Christ as the foundation. Everything we do, everything we say, everything we sing, everything we pray, finds its source and hope and basis in Jesus.That is wonderfully freeing! You don't need to try and come up with a way to make Jesus appealing, because He is the very foundation of all things. He alone is the one through whom salvation is given. His Word creates and sustains. His Gifts comfort and save. It is truly all about Jesus, and what He gives for you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Christ is our cornerstone, On Him alone we build; With His true saints alone The courts of heav'n are filled. On His great love Our hopes we place Of present grace and joys above. Here may we gain from heav'n The grace which we implore, And may that grace, once giv'n, Be with us evermore Until that day When all the blest To endless rest Are called away. (LSB 912:1, 2)- Pastor Duane Bamsch is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley, CA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols This collection of over 600 hand-drawn Christian symbols by artist and author Edward Riojas will teach you the extensive history of the imagery of the Church. Each symbol is a beautiful and historical connection to generations of Christians that have worshiped before you. A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols. Now available from Concordia Publishing House.

From the 3rd Sunday in Easter, Fr. Dom discusses the importance of the Holy Trinity in our lives and how it can transform us to becoming kind, loving, courageous, and brave. It emphasizes the power and dynamite we receive from the Holy Spirit to fulfill our mission of kindness and love. This homily also highlights the examples of the early Christians in the Acts of the Apostles, who were bold and courageous in proclaiming Jesus despite persecution. The readings from Acts of the Apostles serve as a guide for modern Catholics on how to live and act in the world. Fr. Dom's homily concludes with a reminder of the peace and joy we can experience through recognizing Jesus in the breaking of the bread.TakeawaysThe Holy Trinity is essential in our lives and can transform usWe receive power and dynamite from the Holy Spirit to fulfill our mission of kindness and love.The early Christians in the Acts of the Apostles serve as examples of boldness and courage in proclaiming Jesus.Reading Acts of the Apostles can guide modern Catholics on how to live and act in the world.Recognizing Jesus in the breaking of the bread brings us peace and joy.Thoughts to Chew On"Let kindness be your life mission and love your legacy.""We have dynamite from the Holy Spirit.""If you want to know what it's like to be a Catholic, read the Acts of the Apostles."Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces TAN Books - Become a Saint!TAN is offering 15% off to you! Use code "manlycatholic" at checkout to help support the podcast.Mystic Monk CoffeeFor the best cup of coffee for a great cause, Mystic Monk Coffee is the choice for you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showMystic Monk Coffee → For the best coffee for a great cause, we recommend Mystic Monk Coffee. Roasted with prayer by the Carmelite Monks in Wyoming, Mystic Monk Coffee has the ultimate cup waiting for you. See more at mysticmonkcoffee.comTAN Books → TAN has been one of the most well-known and respected Catholic publishers for a long time. Their objective? To make men and women saints. Take 15% off your order and help support the podcast by using the code “manlycatholic” at checkout. Visit TAN Books for more! Contact us directly at themanlycatholic@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) 1st Reading: Acts 4:1-12 Psalm: Psalm 23 Epistle: 1 John 3:16-24 Gospel: John 10:11-18 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 tombaker@brick.net.

April 15, 2024Today's Reading: Acts 3:11-21Daily Lectionary: Exodus 33:1-23, Luke 7:1-17And his name—by faith in his name—has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all. (Acts 3:16)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Jesus's healing miracles can sometimes make us feel less than. They can make us feel left out or unimportant. Why does this person get to be healed, and here I am, still suffering from the thing I've prayed over and over again for God to heal or take away? Why doesn't He do for me what He does for these people in the Bible, like the disabled man Peter healed? That's a complicated answer beyond this brief page. But this fact remains: that man may have been healed, but he did eventually die. And that's the thing about us all; we will all die unless Jesus returns first.But that is where the comfort of this text comes in. We will all surely die, but we will also all be surely raised on the Last Day. And the faith that we have in Jesus now will lead to perfect health in the life of the world to come, and that life never ends.That life is one that lasts forever. That perfect health will last forever. That newly-resurrected body will never give you the problems it does now. Your Baptism created within you the faith that gives perfect health. Your Baptism gave you life everlasting. It is something you have right now. You may not see or feel it, but that is Jesus's promise to you: by virtue of your Baptism, you now have eternal life and you now live forever.You can't see the fullness of that just yet, none of us can, but it is yours. Oh, sure, your sinful flesh will want to deny that every single day. “There's no way I can have eternal life, just look at me!” No! Jesus has said to you in your Baptism that you indeed are recreated to live forever. The promise of His Word, given through Holy Scripture backs that up. He has declared it, and you trust His Word, given into your ears.That's what faith is; trust created in you by Jesus to hear and believe His promises for you. Perfect healing is yours. Life forever is yours. Everlasting comfort is yours. Because of Jesus, because He loves you and wants you with Him forever. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Ev'ry wound that pains or grieves me By Your wounds, Lord, is made whole; When I'm faint, Your cross revives me, Granting new life to my soul. Yes, Your comfort renders sweet Ev'ry bitter cup I meet; For Your all-atoning passion Has procured my soul's salvation. (LSB 421:4)- Pastor Duane Bamsch is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley, CA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols This collection of over 600 hand-drawn Christian symbols by artist and author Edward Riojas will teach you the extensive history of the imagery of the Church. Each symbol is a beautiful and historical connection to generations of Christians that have worshiped before you. A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols. Now available from Concordia Publishing House.

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Third Sunday of Easter 1st Reading: Acts 3:11-21 Psalm: Psalm 4 Epistle: 1 John 3:1-7 Gospel: Luke 24:36-49 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 tombaker@brick.net.

April 8, 2024 Today's Reading: Acts 4:32-35Daily Lectionary: Exodus 22:20-23:13, Luke 4:16-30And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. (Acts 4:33)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Sunday's first reading from Acts makes the early church sound perfect. Everyone shared, nobody had need, and Jesus was preached every day. If our world lived like that, a lot of our problems would be better off. Do you know how long that lasted? Three verses later, in chapter five, sin broke it. What's even better than giving up everything and being taken care of completely by the Church? Giving up only part of that, and still being completely taken care of. Ananias and Sapphira had figured out how to game the system. How to get all the stuff without the same sacrifice everyone else made. The surprising part is that Peter speaks the Word of the Lord concerning their sin, and they die. As a result, “great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard these things.” (Acts 5:11) What is the First Commandment? You shall have no other gods. What does this mean? We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things. Sometimes we've been taught that fear means respect. But that's really more trust, not fear. Fear is knowing that God is rightly angry over sin. Sin hurts those our Lord loves. Remaining in our sin is to continue hurting those whom God loves. We should be afraid of God because of our sin. Just as Ananias and Sapphira should have feared God before sinning the way they did. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (Proverbs 9:10a)But fear isn't the only thing we are called to. Our Lord is angry over sin, yes. But He has also poured out all that wrath upon Christ at the cross. Jesus stood in our place, endured what our sin earned. He loves us in that He sacrificed everything for our sake. Our love isn't the cause of our faith, it's the result of God's grace. We love because He first loved us. And we trust Him, because He's shown Himself trustworthy in keeping His promises. Promises that He fulfilled in His death and resurrection. That's why the early church lived the way it did. Because Christ took care of their greatest needs already. Sin, death, and the devil have been overcome. And in the middle of it all? Preaching of the resurrection of Christ. That's what was at the center then. And it's still at the center now. Christ crucified for you. Christ risen for you. Christ forgiving your every sin. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Let all mortal flesh keep silence  And with fear and trembling stand;  Ponder nothing earthly minded,  For with blessing in His hand  Christ our God to earth descending  Comes our homage to demand. (LSB 621:1)- Pastor Eli Davis is pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grants Pass, Oregon.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols This collection of over 600 hand-drawn Christian symbols by artist and author Edward Riojas will teach you the extensive history of the imagery of the Church. Each symbol is a beautiful and historical connection to generations of Christians that have worshiped before you. A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols. Now available from Concordia Publishing House.

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is Sunday's Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Second Sunday of Easter 1st Reading: Acts 4:32–35 Psalm: Psalm 148 Epistle: 1 John 1:1—2:2 Gospel: John 20:19–31 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 tombaker@brick.net.

January 25, 2024 Today's Reading: Acts 9:1-22Daily Lectionary: Zechariah 1:1-21; Romans 14:1-23And immediately [Paul] proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests?” But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ. (Acts 9:20-22)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Things don't always go the way you planned. Sometimes, interruptions happen. Saul's life was interrupted, not by mere circumstances or a small change of plans. The Lord Jesus interrupted Saul's day, Saul's trip to Damascus, Saul's life, and Saul's eternity. This is no ordinary interruption, but the work of Jesus to convert Saul from a life of unbelief to a life of faith in Jesus. When Jesus appeared to Saul, He had a question, “Why do you persecute Me?” Saul's question, “Who are you, lord?” implied that he did not know or recognize Jesus. But Jesus changed that, calling Saul to faith and even using him as a chosen instrument to bring the Gospel to people all over the world.Saul's conversion says something about how Christians are made, then and now. Christians become Christians when God interrupts their lives and calls them to faith. This is God's Divine action, not something that any person can do for themselves. Saul didn't ask Jesus to come visit him on the Damascus road.  Saul didn't seek Jesus out. Saul didn't consider that Jesus might be an option in fixing his problems, so he would give this Christianity idea a try.  No, the Lord came to Saul and called him from unbelief to faith.That's the same thing that the Lord has done for you, calling you out of the darkness of unbelief into faith in Jesus, who is the Light of the World. God's conversion of you might not have the same kind of shocking story of Saul's conversion. However, comparing conversion stories and the transformation that God has worked for you compared to others isn't the measuring stick that the Lord reveals.  Instead, it is the promise of eternal life by the grace of Jesus. That grace was applied to you the same way it was applied to Saul - in the water of Holy Baptism.  There, with His Triune name, God called you His own and applied the death and resurrection of Jesus to you.Martin Luther points this out clearly in the Small Catechism, saying, “I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers. On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ.”  This interruption and change of course for your eternal life is the work of God for your good! In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Almighty God, You turned the heart of him who persecuted the Church and by his preaching caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world. Grant us ever to rejoice in the saving light of Your Gospel and, following the example of the apostle Paul, to spread it to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.-Pastor Peter W. Ill is pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Millstadt, Illinois.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.The Lutheran Reader's Bible helps you develop a habit of devotion and Bible reading so you can slowly but intentionally understand and grow in God's Word. Through introductions to the sixty-six books of the Bible, guided reading plans, and more, this Bible builds your confidence to study Scripture on your own.

Jim Flanigan preaches on how Christ is portrayed in the Acts of the Apostles, in particular drawing attention to 7 references to “Jesus of Nazareth” in the book. Reading: Acts 2:22-24, 6:13-15, 7:54-60. (Message preached in Northern Ireland) Complete series: The Presentation of Christ in the Gospels The Presentation of Christ in the Acts of the Apostles The Presentation of Christ in Romans The Presentation of Christ in Hebrews The Presentation of Christ in the Revelation The post Christ in the Acts of the Apostles (47 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas): Vigil Mass 1st Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5, 13 Responsorial: Psalm 89 2nd Reading: Acts of the Apostles 13:16-17, 22-25 Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25 or 1:18-25

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas): Vigil Mass 1st Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5, 13 Responsorial: Psalm 89 2nd Reading: Acts of the Apostles 13:16-17, 22-25 Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25 or 1:18-25

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2023 quarter 4, lesson 10 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “God's Mission, My Mission” and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Mission to the Unreached, Part 1”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Acts 17 | 1 Cor. 2:2 | Rom. 1:18–25. Memory Text: “ ‘The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands' ” (Acts 17:24, NIV). (December 3 – December 7) Sunday (James Rafferty) - “A Hebrew in Athens”Monday (Daniel Perrin) - “Paul in the Areopagus”Tuesday (Jill Morikone) - “Paul and the Unknown God”Wednesday (Shelley Quinn) - “Introducing a New God”Thursday (John Lomacang) - “Crossing a Line” Sabbath School Website: www.3ABNSabbathSchoolPanel.com Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

Book a Coaching Session: https://calendly.com/shaylahiltonenterprisesllc/pathtopurpose?month=2023-10   - Discussing the concept of living life with purpose and its significance. - Emphasizing the importance of a life filled with enjoyment, love, intention, and the glorification of God. **Living Life on Purpose:** - Highlighting the belief that God has a unique purpose for each individual. - The idea that living life on purpose involves walking in one's calling or moving toward it. - The importance of seeking God's guidance to understand one's life's purpose. **God's Desire for Abundant Life:** - Emphasizing that God wants people to enjoy life to the fullest. - The reference to Jesus coming to provide abundant life. - Rejecting the notion of living a miserable, unfulfilling life and struggling daily. **The Value of Each Individual:** - Stressing that every person has gifts, skills, and talents useful to the kingdom of God. - Encouraging individuals to recognize the treasure within and fulfill their unique assignments. - The notion that people are important and their actions can impact others positively. **The Ripple Effect of Purpose:** - Describing how when everyone is in their designated roles, the will of God can be fulfilled and the kingdom of God advanced. - Encouraging individuals to take their places and contribute to the greater purpose. - The belief that living life with purpose is essential to achieve this. **Practical Steps to Live with Purpose:** 1. **Be Bold:**    - Encouraging individuals to be fearless in following their calling and spreading the message of Jesus Christ.    - Citing the example of the apostles who were unafraid to share the gospel. 2. **Be Committed:**    - Stating that commitment to one's assignment is crucial.    - Acknowledging that clarity may come gradually, but commitment is necessary. 3. **Be an Example:**    - Urging individuals to be a positive representation of Jesus Christ.    - Reminding that others are watching and that one's actions should match their words. **Book of Acts and Living with Purpose:** - Drawing inspiration from the Book of Acts, where the early church was dedicated to their assignments, resulting in the growth of the church. - Reading Acts chapter 2, verses 36-41, highlighting the impact of their actions and dedication to spreading the message of Jesus Christ. **Conclusion:** - Encouraging listeners to seek God and surrender to His will. - Expressing the belief that there is much more in store for each individual, and their purpose is a part of God's grand plan. - Encouraging trust in God, even in difficult times.   XOXO, Shayla   Next Steps: Watch the FREE Workshop: https://www.shaylahilton.com/freeworkshop Join the Called + Confident Accelerator: https://shayla-hilton-school.teachable.com/p/calledandconfidentaccelerator Visit the Website: https://www.shaylahilton.com/ Email Us: hello@shaylahilton.com

David Gilliland preaches on the story of a couple in the book of Acts called Ananias and Sapphira. He looks at them in relation to their names, the church in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit, the devil and the young men who buried them. Reading: Acts 4:31-5:14. (Message preached in Northern Ireland) Complete series of “Couples that Count in Christianity”: Zacharias and Elizabeth Zebedee and Salome Ananias and Sapphira Aquila and Priscilla Philemon and Apphia The post Ananias and Sapphira (53 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2023 quarter 3, lesson 1 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Ephesians” and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Paul and the Ephesians”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Acts 18:18–21 | Acts 19:13– 20:1 | Acts 20:17–38 | Eph. 1:1, 2 | Eph. 6:21–24 | Eph. 3:13 | Eph. 1:9, 10.Memory Text: “Making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth” (Ephesians 1:9, 10, ESV).(June 24–June 30)Sunday (John Lomacang) - “Paul, Evangelist to Ephesus”Monday (Ryan Day) - “A Riot in the Amphitheater”Tuesday (Shelley Quinn) - “Hearing the Letter to the Ephesians”Wednesday (John Dinzey) - “Ephesians in Its Time”Thursday (Jill Morikone) - “Ephesians: A Christ-Saturated Letter”Sabbath School Website: www.3ABNSabbathSchoolPanel.com Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

Lena Henningsen's Cultural Revolution Manuscripts: Unofficial Entertainment Fiction from 1970s China (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021) is a study of shouchaoben, or hand-written fiction, that entertained Chinese readers throughout the “long 1970s,” a period spanning the Cultural Revolution and its immediate aftermath in the late 70s and early 1980s. These manuscripts, copies of otherwise unavailable, often foreign, fiction and poetry, as well as original novels and poems, were “texts in motion.” They circulated throughout China together with their copiers and readers, youth sent-down during the Cultural Revolution, and often followed characters who were likewise moving, spies and scientists traveling within and beyond China.  Moreover, the text itself was just as unstable as its readers and characters were mobile: frequent copying resulted in the proliferation of multiple versions of any given narrative, thus troubling the clear-cut distinction between readers and authors. Henningsen's careful survey of shouchaoben and related book forms, including “internal publications,” sketches out a lively and cosmopolitan reading culture. In the book, she shows that despite assumptions of cultural insularity and uniformity, paying attention to “reading acts” during the Cultural Revolution period shows that the “long 1970s” are not an abrupt, anomalous rupture in Chinese literary history, but a period that can be more fruitfully described in terms of continuities.  Please join me for a conversation with Lena Henningsen in exploring the rich archive of shouchaoben. Make sure to also visit ReadChina, to learn more about Henningsen's European Research Council grant funded research on Reading Acts in China and discover the resources her team has compiled here. Julia Keblinska is a member of the Global Arts and Humanities Society of Fellows at the Ohio State University specializing in Chinese media history and comparative socialisms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Lena Henningsen's Cultural Revolution Manuscripts: Unofficial Entertainment Fiction from 1970s China (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021) is a study of shouchaoben, or hand-written fiction, that entertained Chinese readers throughout the “long 1970s,” a period spanning the Cultural Revolution and its immediate aftermath in the late 70s and early 1980s. These manuscripts, copies of otherwise unavailable, often foreign, fiction and poetry, as well as original novels and poems, were “texts in motion.” They circulated throughout China together with their copiers and readers, youth sent-down during the Cultural Revolution, and often followed characters who were likewise moving, spies and scientists traveling within and beyond China.  Moreover, the text itself was just as unstable as its readers and characters were mobile: frequent copying resulted in the proliferation of multiple versions of any given narrative, thus troubling the clear-cut distinction between readers and authors. Henningsen's careful survey of shouchaoben and related book forms, including “internal publications,” sketches out a lively and cosmopolitan reading culture. In the book, she shows that despite assumptions of cultural insularity and uniformity, paying attention to “reading acts” during the Cultural Revolution period shows that the “long 1970s” are not an abrupt, anomalous rupture in Chinese literary history, but a period that can be more fruitfully described in terms of continuities.  Please join me for a conversation with Lena Henningsen in exploring the rich archive of shouchaoben. Make sure to also visit ReadChina, to learn more about Henningsen's European Research Council grant funded research on Reading Acts in China and discover the resources her team has compiled here. Julia Keblinska is a member of the Global Arts and Humanities Society of Fellows at the Ohio State University specializing in Chinese media history and comparative socialisms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Lena Henningsen's Cultural Revolution Manuscripts: Unofficial Entertainment Fiction from 1970s China (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021) is a study of shouchaoben, or hand-written fiction, that entertained Chinese readers throughout the “long 1970s,” a period spanning the Cultural Revolution and its immediate aftermath in the late 70s and early 1980s. These manuscripts, copies of otherwise unavailable, often foreign, fiction and poetry, as well as original novels and poems, were “texts in motion.” They circulated throughout China together with their copiers and readers, youth sent-down during the Cultural Revolution, and often followed characters who were likewise moving, spies and scientists traveling within and beyond China.  Moreover, the text itself was just as unstable as its readers and characters were mobile: frequent copying resulted in the proliferation of multiple versions of any given narrative, thus troubling the clear-cut distinction between readers and authors. Henningsen's careful survey of shouchaoben and related book forms, including “internal publications,” sketches out a lively and cosmopolitan reading culture. In the book, she shows that despite assumptions of cultural insularity and uniformity, paying attention to “reading acts” during the Cultural Revolution period shows that the “long 1970s” are not an abrupt, anomalous rupture in Chinese literary history, but a period that can be more fruitfully described in terms of continuities.  Please join me for a conversation with Lena Henningsen in exploring the rich archive of shouchaoben. Make sure to also visit ReadChina, to learn more about Henningsen's European Research Council grant funded research on Reading Acts in China and discover the resources her team has compiled here. Julia Keblinska is a member of the Global Arts and Humanities Society of Fellows at the Ohio State University specializing in Chinese media history and comparative socialisms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today's topic of discussion is upcoming Lectionary for Series A of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: The Ascension of Our Lord 1st Reading: Acts 1:1-11 Psalm: Psalm 47 Epistle: Ephesians 1:15-23 Gospel: Luke 24:44-53 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.

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 of Easter 1st Reading: Acts 17:16-31 Psalm: Psalm 66:8-20 Epistle: 1 Peter 3:13-22 Gospel: John 14:15-21 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.

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 of Easter 1st Reading: Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60 Psalm: Psalm 146 Epistle: 1 Peter 2:2-10 Gospel: John 14:1-14 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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