Podcast appearances and mentions of reed lessing

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post Name Changes in the Bible, Part 3 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 6/20/25 (1712) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post Name Changes in the Bible, Part 2 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 6/12/25 (1634) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post Name Changes in the Bible, Part 1 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 6/4/25 (1553) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post Reading Scripture with Sacramental Sensitivity – Dr. Reed Lessing, 5/20/25 (1402) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post The Book of Lamentations, Part 5 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 1/30/25 (0303) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post The Book of Lamentations, Part 4 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 1/29/25 (0281) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post The Book of Lamentations, Part 3 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 1/21/25 (0211) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post The Book of Lamentations, Part 2 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 1/10/25 (0102) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post The Book of Lamentations, Part 1 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 1/2/25 (0022) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Listen to this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast as author and guest R. Reed Lessing takes a close look at recent interpretations, historical and canonical settings, genres, and more in the book of Lamentations. Lessing provides his perspective on all of these things and more in the newest volume in the Concordia Commentary series that he authored - Lamentations - Concordia Commentary. Pre-order the next Concordia Commentary edition on the book of Lamentations on our website today or subscribe to the Concordia Commentary series to save 30% on all new and previously published volumes.  Show NotesThe book of Lamentations, marked by its tone of mourning, loss, defeat, and heartache, provides neither a pleasant nor an easy read. Nonetheless, it meets us in the valleys of suffering we inevitably face, offering a glimpse of hope in God's faithfulness. In the newest Concordia Commentary volume on Lamentations, Lessing walks readers through this valley, providing insight into the history of interpretations, narratives, and theological context. Listen to the episode as Lessing talks with host Elizabeth Pittman about why Christians should read the book of Lamentations, the destruction of Zion with the temple in Jerusalem and its implications, the Law and Gospel parts included in the book, who he wants to reach with this commentary volume, and more.  QuestionsWhy should a Christian bother to read the biblical book of Lamentations?When we read through the English Bible, why not skip over this short book and go straight from Jeremiah to Ezekiel? Most of the book seems depressing. After all, it is a lament. Shouldn't Christians rejoice always? What place does a lament have in the Christian life? Should lamenting be part of the corporate worship life of the church? Is Lamentations ever read as part of the lectionary in the church year? When and why?Much of the book mourns the destruction of Zion with the temple in Jerusalem. When did this happen in history? What was the prior history of Zion earlier in the Bible? What happens to Zion later in the Bible?Does Zion have anything to do with Jesus in the Gospels, or with the Christian hope expressed in the rest of the New Testament?Do any Christian hymns feature Zion and the temple? Do hymns include laments?Is the book of Lamentations all Law? Is there Gospel hope in it anywhere?It seems like the beginning of the book and the end of the book are all about judgment, death, and mourning. Wouldn't it be better for a biblical book to start out happy and be optimistic at the end? If it has to have sad parts, why not hide them in the middle?In English the book is laid out as poetry. Is the Hebrew poetry? What constitutes Hebrew poetry? Does it have rhyme, or other things that mark it as poetry? Lamentations seems to repeat words and ideas in several lines or even a whole stanza. Why the repetition? Why not just say it concisely, once, and move on?What's up with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet that are reproduced in English Bibles? Finally, who do you want to reach with your commentary? About the GuestDr. R. Reed Lessing is the The Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. He also serves as the University's Director for the Center of Biblical Studies and oversees the University's Pre-Seminary Program. Previously he was Senior Pastor at Saint Michael Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and before that, Professor of Ex

The fourth book of Moses begins at the base of Mount Sinai in the second year after the LORD delivered His people from slavery in Egypt. There, the LORD continues to speak to Moses so that His people will listen to His Word. He names and numbers His army one tribe at a time in preparation for their conquest of the Promised Land. As the book of Numbers progresses, this first generation of Israelites will fall into idolatry and impatience and so fail to receive the Promised Land. However, the LORD will raise up a new generation who will receive His faithfulness with thanksgiving. From this history, the LORD teaches us how to hear and believe His Word today in this time between the salvation that is ours now by faith in Christ and the resurrection that will be ours on the Last Day when Christ returns.  Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing serves at Concordia University in St. Paul, MN as the Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies, the Director of the Center for Biblical Studies, and the Director of the Pre-Seminary Program. He also serves as associate pastor at Cross View Lutheran Church in Edina, MN. He joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Numbers 1:1-54.  "Wilderness Wanderings” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Numbers. After the LORD delivers His people from slavery in Egypt, He leads them toward the Promised Land. Although the first generation of Israelites proves faithless, the LORD remains faithful to His people and brings a new generation of Israelites to the plains of Moab. This strengthens us to listen to God's promises today and stay faithful to Him as He guides us toward resurrection life. 

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post 2682. The Suffering of God in the Old Testament – Dr. Reed Lessing, 9/24/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post 2423. The Terms, Israelites, Hebrews, Jews and Israelis – Dr. Reed Lessing, 8/29/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post 2292. The Righteous in the Book of Psalms – Dr. Reed Lessing, 8/16/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

The prophet Zechariah preached to the people of Judah who had returned from exile beginning in October or November in 520 BC. He was a contemporary of Haggai, but his ministry and writing were both longer. The first part of his book features eight visions that point especially toward the new temple, and the second part of his book features two burdens that point especially toward the new king, particularly the suffering and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ during Holy Week. In this first text of the book, the LORD calls the people to repent of their evil deeds and return to Him, for only His Word endures forever.  Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing serves at Concordia University in St. Paul, MN as the Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies, the Director of the Center for Biblical Studies, and the Director of the Pre-Seminary Program. He also serves as associate pastor at Cross View Lutheran Church in Edina, MN. He joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to introduce the book of Zechariah and study Zechariah 1:1-6.  "The Post-Exilic Prophets” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the books of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Through the preaching of these faithful men, the LORD sent His Word to His people who returned home after their exile in Babylon. Not only did the LORD encourage His people in the work of rebuilding the temple, but even more than that, He pointed them forward to the fulfillment of all the Old Testament promises in the coming kingdom of our true King and great High Priest, Jesus Christ.

Who overcomes? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 8 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about Jehoiachin's outlook until the end of Jeremiah's book, how Jehoiachin's story was similar to Abraham's, how God brings us through exile, and what we can learn from the book of Jeremiah.  Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

How does taking risks help us overcome life's sorrows? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 7 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about overcoming through taking risks, including God's message to Jeremiah and exiles in Babylon, what this message means for followers of Jesus today, why God cares if we disconnect from society and relationships with others, the kinds of risks God gave Jeremiah to engage, and what this means for us today. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

What is shalom and where is it for followers of Jesus? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 6 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about what shalom is, where we see the word "shalom" in Scripture, what we seek instead of shalom, and where followers of Jesus find shalom. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

How do we persist through the tests or trials of life in this broken world? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 5 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about overcoming through persistence, where we see this theme of persistence in Jeremiah's story, the difference between persistence with commitment to God's calling and being stuck in a rut, how our perspective impact our persistence, how we persist through the tests or trials of life, and what it means to be persistent in hope. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

How might the Lord use tests in our lives? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 4 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about what it means for God to test us, how God's Word describes the state of our hearts, the difference between Biblical usage of "heart" and how we use it today, how tests were a part of Jeremiah's life, and how God provides for us through the tests. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

Is it possible to make idols out of good things in life? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 3 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about how we define idols, how we take good gifts and twist them into idols, how we get rid of these idols, and how our ever-present God addresses our loneliness and discouragement. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

What does Jeremiah teach us about God's Word? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 2 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about the role of a prophet, what Jeremiah teaches us about God's Word, how Jeremiah interacts with God's Word in unique ways (see: eating a scroll), where Jesus is in the words of Jeremiah, and how Jeremiah uses God's Word. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

Who is Jeremiah, and what are we going to learn from him in this series? Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah, joins Andy and Sarah for Part 1 of our series on Overcoming Life's Sorrows to talk about how Jeremiah is, what we can understand about Babylon and Assyria, a brief overview of the timeline of Jeremiah, how the themes of hope and destruction are presented in Jeremiah, the writing style of Jeremiah, and what we have to look forward to in this series. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing is Professor of Theology & Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, and author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah available from Concordia Publishing House. Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/overcoming-lifes-sorrows.

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post 0601. The Prophet Zechariah and Lent – Dr. Reed Lessing, 2/29/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Isaiah had an extensive ministry as a prophet to the people of Judah, proclaiming God's Word under the reigns of four kings. He was called into the heavenly throne room of the Holy One of Israel. There, the LORD absolved Isaiah of his sin and sent him as a proclaimer of His Word. Isaiah's preaching spanned key historical events, as he proclaimed God's Word in the midst of Assyrian dominance of his own day and in the midst of Babylonian oppression that would come a hundred years after his martyrdom. Beginning in chapter 40 of his book, Isaiah preaches to residents from Judah exiled in Babylon. He writes to comfort them that the LORD does indeed reign as the only true God, and the LORD will fulfill His promise to deliver His people by sending the Suffering Servant, who is our Lord Jesus Christ. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing serves at Concordia University in St. Paul, MN as the Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies, the Director of the Center for Biblical Studies, and the Director of the Pre-Seminary Program. He also serves as associate pastor at Cross View Lutheran Church in Edina, MN. He joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to introduce the prophet Isaiah and his ministry, particularly Isaiah 40-66. "The Fifth Evangelist” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through Isaiah 40-66. Though Isaiah lived one hundred years beforehand, he writes to the people of God in exile in Babylon to assure them that their God reigns and will rescue them through the work of His servant. These promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ, whose work Isaiah proclaims vividly seven hundred years beforehand.

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Whose Land Is It? The Messianic Message: Predictions, Patterns, and the Presence of Jesus in the Old Testament The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post 3341. A History of the Land of Israel – Dr. Reed Lessing, 11/30/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, Professor of Theology & Ministry and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul, joins Andy to talk about questions surrounding Israel's role in God's plan of salvation as the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict continues and intensifies. They discuss some modern-day misunderstandings we should address, how divergent methods of biblical interpretation play a role in our misunderstandings about modern-day Israel, what Premillennial-Dispensationalism is, whether there is a difference between the modern nation or land now known as Israel and the Israel we read about in the Old Testament, a proper biblical understanding of the land now known as Israel and Palestine, and how we can lovingly talk about this Truth with friends who believe that the nation-state of Israel is a sign of the end times.  Find the "Lutheran Response to The Left Behind Series" at files.lcms.org and the companion Bible study at files.lcms.org.

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Messianic Message: Predictions, Patterns, and the Presence of Jesus in the Old Testament The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post 2713. Finding Jesus in the Old Testament, Part 4 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 9/28/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Messianic Message: Predictions, Patterns, and the Presence of Jesus in the Old Testament The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post 2502. Finding Jesus in the Old Testament, Part 1 – Dr. Reed Lessing, 9/7/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

On this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Elizabeth Pittman is joined by coauthors R. Reed Lessing and Andrew E. Steinmann to discuss their new book The Messianic Message: Predictions, Patterns, and the Presence of Jesus in the Old Testament.Get a copy of Reed's and Andrew's book – released in August 2023 – on cph.org.  Show Notes: People typically associate Jesus and look for Him in the New Testament. However, we do see instances of Jesus throughout the Old Testament. In The Messianic Message R. Reed Lessing and Andrew E. Steinmann go through each book of the Old Testament and explain each prediction, pattern, and presence of Jesus.Listen to this podcast episode as Reed and Andrew discuss the process of collaborating on a book, studying the Old Testament for signs of Our Savior, and developing the book together. They provide a preview of how their writing shows readers where they can find Jesus throughout the Old Testament. Readers will learn to study the Old Testament through a Christ-centered lens in The Messianic Message. About the GuestsRev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing serves as professor of theology and ministry at Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is also the university's director for the Center of Biblical Studies. Reed has authored books in the Concordia Commentary series, including Isaiah 40–55, Isaiah 56–66, Amos, Jonah, and Zechariah. He is also the author of Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah and Deliver Us: God's Rescue Story in Exodus. Dr. Andrew Steinmann is retired from teaching as the distinguished professor of theology and Hebrew at Concordia University Chicago. Steinmann has authored books in the Concordia Commentary series, including 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, Ezra and Nehemiah, Proverbs, and Daniel. He is also the author of From Abraham to Paul: A Biblical Chronology and Is God Listening?

Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, Professor of Theology and Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of the Center for Biblicla Studies at Concordia Univeristy in St. Paul, MN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Revelation 1:1-3. The book of Revelation was given to St. John the Apostle as a vision while he was exiled on the island of Patmos. The Christian Church was under persecution near the end of the 1st Century AD; in that context, John received this marvelous book of comfort from the ascended Lord Jesus Christ. Using language that only Christians familiar with the Old Testament and the Gospels would truly understand, Jesus showed His Church that He was truly reigning over all things. If we fail to read the book of Revelation in this context as apocalyptic literature, we will run into all kinds of trouble and take numbers and images in the way that the Lord never intended. However, reading Revelation in the context of all Holy Scripture, Jesus shows Himself as our victorious Lord for whose return we pray. “Come Lord Jesus!” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the Revelation given to St. John. Although some look at Revelation with fear, it is a book of supreme hope in our crucified, risen, and ascended Lord. The book of Revelation gives a heavenly perspective on our earthly circumstances so that the Church in every generation is challenged, comforted, and assured of final victory through Jesus Christ.

Reading Isaiah | Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing joins host Elizabeth Pittman in this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast to discuss the ins and outs of reading the book of Isaiah. Take a deep dive into Isaiah and learn about the influence it has on the Gospel story by tuning in. Reed has written two Concordia Commentaries on the book of Isaiah, including the volume on Isaiah 40 -55 and Isaiah 56- 66. Show Notes: Prophet. Husband. Jerusalem native. Martyr. In this episode, author Reed Lessing and host Elizabeth Pittman discuss who Isaiah was as a figure in the Bible. They also investigate the hows and whys of the writing in Isaiah and the lasting impact it takes on the rest of the Bible, especially within the content of the New Testament.  Plus, the duo examines specific verses that will be used over the next several weeks in the Lutheran church's lectionaries. Reed's Bio: www.cph.org/m-137-r-reed-lessing.aspx          Reed's Facebook: www.facebook.com/lessingr    Reed's Instagram: @lessingr                                                       Questions Covered·        Who was Isaiah?  ·        Was Isaiah's ministry “successful”? ·        Why is there a big change of focus in Isaiah 40-66 (compared to Isaiah 1-39)? ·        Who is “the Servant of Yahweh”? Is the “Servant” Israel, or Jesus Christ, or both? ·        What are the distinctive prophecies about the “Servant”/Jesus Christ in these chapters: Isaiah 42, Isaiah 49, Isaiah 50, Isaiah 53, and Isaiah 61? ·        Does Isaiah say that salvation is only for Israel, or also for Gentiles? ·        Does Isaiah prophesy about the church? ·        What does Isaiah say about eternity? About the GuestRev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing serves as Professor of Theology and Ministry at Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Previously he was Senior Pastor at Saint Michael Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and before that, Professor of Exegetical Theology and Director of the Graduate School at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and received the B.A. in pre-seminary studies from St. John's College, Winfield, Kansas, in 1981. He earned his M.Div. (1985), S.T.M. (1989), and Ph.D. (2001) degrees from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. He was ordained into the office of the holy ministry on June 29, 1986. From 1986 to 1999, he served pastorates in West Monroe, Louisiana, and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from Jeremiah Deliver Us The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Deliver Us The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Deliver Us The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Deliver Us The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Deliver Us The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Deliver Us The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Deliver Us The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN Deliver Us The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah

In this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, host Elizabeth Pittman sits down with Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing to discuss his upcoming book, Deliver Us: God's Rescue Story in Exodus.Reed talks about the greatest parts of the book of Exodus, how we can relate it to our lives, and what the freedom described in Exodus means for us today. Find out more about Reed's work and pre-order his book by visiting books.cph.org/deliver-us.   Show Notes:Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing and host Elizabeth Pittman sit down to discuss Reed's upcoming book, Deliver Us: God's Rescue Story in Exodus, during this episode. Our host asks Reed about his insight into the rescue story and what it means for Christians today. He also explains his insight into different aspects of teachings found in the book of Exodus, such as what the books says about shame and worry. Reed also wraps up by speaking about how the story in Exodus ends with asking readers to look forward and what it gives us to strive for in our own lives. Reed's Bio: https://www.cph.org/m-137-r-reed-lessing.aspx          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lessingr   Instagram: @lessingr                                      Questions Covered·        What are some lessons you've learned from students?·        What's your favorite part of teaching?·        Tell us about Christ present, predicted, and patterned in Exodus.·        You describe Exodus as one of the greatest books ever written. Why?·        How is the exodus story our story?·        Describe the historical context of Exodus.·        What does Exodus have to say to us about shame and worry?·        Tell us about “miraculous manna”.·        What does “freedom” mean in Exodus?·        When faced with our idolatry, what can we do?·        Exodus ends by looking forward. Why should we stive for “todays” rather than somedays? About the GuestRev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing serves as Professor of Theology and Ministry at Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Previously he was Senior Pastor at Saint Michael Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and before that, Professor of Exegetical Theology and Director of the Graduate School at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and received the B.A. in pre-seminary studies from St. John's College, Winfield, Kansas, in 1981. He earned his M.Div. (1985), S.T.M. (1989), and Ph.D. (2001) degrees from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. He was ordained into the office of the holy ministry on June 29, 1986. From 1986 to 1999, he served pastorates in West Monroe, Louisiana, and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, Professor of Theology and Ministry, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of the Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University in St. Paul, MN, and associate pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Eagan, MN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Psalm 110. Psalm 110 is the most-quoted and referenced psalm in the New Testament. In Psalm 110, David writes prophetically concerning the Messiah. First, the conversation between the Father and the Son shows that the Messiah truly is God who reigns over all. Second, the Father's oath to the Messiah shows that the Messiah is a priest who serves forever and makes intercession for us sinners. Third, the Messiah is the wounded victor who has fulfilled the Gospel promise to crush the evil foe. In this way, Psalm 110 points us clearly to Jesus as our crucified, risen, ascended, and returning Savior. Join Sharper Iron during the month of July to study several Psalms. In the Psalter, God speaks His Word to us and teaches us how to speak back to Him in prayer. Even in the great variety of the Psalms, each one points us to our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Jonah

Sermon delivered by Rev. E.B. Holschuh - Mary Magdalene (based on John 20:1-18). Recorded 4/17/22 during 9am worship service at Zion Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Alamo, Texas.  Sermon text from 2022 Concordia Publishing House series Witnesses to Christ: People from His Passion by R. Reed Lessing. Music by theLacesmusicdude from Pixabay.

Jeremiah: Overcoming Through God's Word (March 3): God's Word is the compass for our hazardous journey called what? Life! What two letters are in the middle of the word “life”? IF! Life is one big IF! Without God's Word we're doomed. We turn to Jeremiah 1:1-5 for direction.Jeremiah: Overcoming Life's SorrowsWhat do you do with your disappointments? Sorrow? Pain? Jeremiah becomes a God-given example of how to overcome. When you wonder where sorrow fits into your faith and belief that God is merciful, just, and kind, Jeremiah points you to Jesus. This sermon series is adapted from Dr. Reed Lessing's book called, “Overcoming Life's Sorrows.” Here is the preaching plan: March 3 – Overcoming Through God's Word (Jeremiah 1:1-5)March 10 – Overcoming Through Worship (Jeremiah 7:1-15March 17 – Overcoming Through Renouncing Idolatry (Jer 10:1-16)March 24 – Overcoming Through Laments (Jeremiah 11:18-12:4)March 31 – Overcoming Through Listening (Jeremiah 13:1-11)April 7 – Overcoming Through Humility (Jeremiah 18:1-6)

Dr. Reed Lessing, Professor of Theology & Ministry and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies on the campus of Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota joins the Next Step Podcast to talk about Chapter 4: Comfort, Comfort Ye My People of the book Light in the Darkness: A Hymn Journal for Advent & Christmas. Pastor, professor, and author, Reed has written scholarly commentaries on Jonah, Amos, Zechariah, and two-volume work on Isaiah, as well as various devotions and other resources. His latest book from Concordia Publishing House is a cross between a commentary and a personal devotion called Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Studies in the Book of Jeremiah. After a brief introduction and an opening prayer, you'll hear Dr. Lessing read from Isaiah 40 (on page 37 of the hymn journal). The discussion that ensues will take us from Isaiah to Exodus, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and several Pauline epistles. (That's how conversations with Reed Lessing usually go ...) Before we are done, Justin will read the devotion "Make the Rougher Places Plain" on page 38 and we'll hear the Brooke and Brendan arrangement of this chapter's featured hymn. In closing, Reed and Justin will talk about possible Advent next steps in their own lives. Perhaps the Faith Experiment on pages 40-41 would be one way for you to take a next step as you prepare for Christmas. Reed mentions the hymn "Joy to the World" as part of the conversation. If you would like to hear more about that hymn, check out this episode of the Next Step Podcast: Joy to the World. Dr. Lessing also joined the Next Step Podcast for a discussion of hymn 3 in Ponder Anew: A Hymn Journal of Trust and Confidence. You can check out that episode here: Great Is Thy Faithfulness. This podcast is designed especially to go with the Light in the Darkness Facebook learning community sponsored by Next Step Press. Join us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdventHymnJournal. This episode of the Next Step Podcast was supported in part by the generosity of Next Step Patrons. Please consider becoming a Next Step Patron before the end 2021. To see different options for support, including monthly and annual options, visit https://www.patreon.com/findmynextstep, or email justin@findmynextstep.org to make a one-time gift. Thank you to all of our Patrons! Patrons make it possible. The music included in the podcast was written and performed by Brooke and Brendan. All rights reserved. The A Light in the Darkness CD from Brooke and Brendan is now available on your favorite streaming services as well as on YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mynextstep/message

Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, professor of theology and ministry at Concordia University in St. Paul, MN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Habakkuk 3:1-15. Habakkuk closes his book with a psalm that puts the LORD's Word concerning the life of faith into practice. Drawing imagery from the LORD's previous deliverance for His people in the Exodus, He calls upon the LORD to act in such mercy yet again. As the LORD veiled His power in the pillar of fire and cloud, so Habakkuk expects the LORD to act with hidden might once more, an expectation ultimately fulfilled in Christ incarnate, crucified, and risen. Though all the armies of the world would be arrayed against Him, the LORD's chariot of salvation, His Word, is powerful over all. He has worked salvation for the sake of His people in order to keep His promise through His anointed One, His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. “Majoring in Minors” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the books of Obadiah, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. These three prophets all spoke the Word of God in the days leading up to the fall of Jerusalem at the hand of the Babylonians. Through their unique emphases, these men proclaimed the same message of repentance of sins and faith in the LORD, pointing ultimately toward their prophecies' fulfillment: Jesus Christ.

What do you do when your life goes off the rails? And you're left with questions, like how do I keep going through this and not be utterly destroyed? Or how can I keep a kind heart when it's been so wounded and broken? Our guest today Dr. Reed Lessing is here to talk with us and assure us that there is hope.  In this encouraging conversation we are introduced to the ultimate survivor, Jeremiah.  Leran more about Overcoming Life's Sorrows: Learning from JeremiahLearn more about the Center for Biblical StudiesConnect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, professor of Theology & Director of the Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to conclude our study of Nehemiah 13. Nehemiah's main concern was the faith of God's people. He fights the idolatry and injustice of the land Remember--call to mind and act. All the laws commanded in chapter 10 were already broken. For the sake of faith people he brings reform in dramatic ways, which is a reminder for us that there are times we need to make dramatic changes in order to stay in faith. Nehemiah did all of his work understanding that the LORD remembered him according to the greatness of His steadfast love. This steadfast love is ours as well in Christ and in this love we continue to fight the good fight of staying steadfast in Him. “Lord God, remember me according to Your steadfast love. Give us faith to trust in You and help us to break our idols to stay in Your favor. In Christ, Amen”

Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing joins the podcast to talk about the Book of Zechariah. He shares that it is a great loss that the Zechariah is virtually unknown in the church today. After you've listened to this episode, we think you'll be eager to spend some time studying Zechariah.Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing serves as Professor of Theology and Ministry at Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is also the University's Director for the Center of Biblical Studies. Reed has authored books in the Concordia Commentary Series that include Isaiah 40–55, Isaiah 56–66, Amos, Jonah, and Zechariah. He is also the co-author (with Andy Steinmann) of the CPH book Prepare the Way of the Lord: An Introduction to the Old Testament.Learn more about Zechariah - Concordia CommentaryConnect with Rev. Dr. Reed LessingConnect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.