Do Christians really randomly pick and choose what commandments to keep? Sometimes it seems so. A Lutheran pastor here illustrates a method to the sometimes apparent madness (or Biblical wisdom) of knowing which Word of God to apply first or in which circumstance when God’s commandments appear to contradict in a “rock-and-a-hard place” kind of way—Like a pandemic!
Priests Welcome the Lamb’s Lawful Direction
A Lenten Vespers Service for Contemplation of Our Lord’s High Priestly Work Priests don’t tend to be good role models throughout the Gospels and in the book of Acts. Rather, priests accuse and antagonize Jesus and his disciples by their fierce focus on the Law. Yet Jesus warns us all against lawlessness. We learn about … Continue reading Priests Welcome the Lamb’s Lawful Direction
Stop Scrolling & Pray Psalm 38
Stop scrolling. Preachers, this one is for you: "…become like a man who does not hear and in whose mouth are no rebukes." Just wait. Read Psalm 38. Psalm 38:13-15, 21-22 (ESV) 13 But I am like a deaf man; I do not hear,like a mute man who does not open his mouth.14 I have … Continue reading Stop Scrolling & Pray Psalm 38
Revelation Session 14: The Letter to Philadelphia
The door is open to Philadelphia, but the congregation is weak. Holiness and Truth hold the key. Click to hear the full audio of Revelation Session 14: The Letter to Philadelphia A Sanctuary Bible Study of Revelation 3:7-13 / 22 December 2019 Revelation 3:7-13 (ESV) 7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: … Continue reading Revelation Session 14: The Letter to Philadelphia
Revelation Session 13: The Letter to Sardis
They've got a grand reputation for being a lively and strong church. Problem is, Christ declares they are dead. All should see what's happening at Sardis, and guard against it in their own hearts. Rather than making a name for themselves, Christians here learn to delight in their white garment and new name written in … Continue reading Revelation Session 13: The Letter to Sardis
Revelation Session Twelve: The Letter to Thyatira
The Son of God speaks fiery and public rebuke to Thyatira, a church gone far astray. She promotes both spiritual and physical promiscuity under the banner of His holy Name. She will be thrown down, growing sickly and weak for all the churches to see. The world keeps using her anyway. Her children are lost, … Continue reading Revelation Session Twelve: The Letter to Thyatira
Revelation Session Eleven: The Letter Pergamum
The Church endures, but faces serious temptations to compromise the Gospel in an ancient intellectual, cultural and religious center hostile to its inclusive salvation found exclusively in Christ alone. Welcome to Pergamum! Hear the full audio of Revelation Session Eleven: The Letter to Pergamum A Sanctuary Bible Study on Revelation 2:12-17 / 24 November 2019 … Continue reading Revelation Session Eleven: The Letter Pergamum
Revelation Session Ten: The Letter to Smyrna
The Lord addresses an impoverished and suffering church in this session. He speaks words of promise for faith to grasp and wield against all fears for their individual--and corporate--future. That future is the Life secured for them in Christ. Below are the Keynote slides on The Letter to Smyrna used in class. Click this link … Continue reading Revelation Session Ten: The Letter to Smyrna
Revelation Session Nine: The Letter to Ephesus
The Church must discern and does continue to discern between apostolic truth and false teachings, yet her first love is that Christ who came to seek and to save the lost! Hear the full audio of Revelation Session Nine: The Letter to Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7 English Standard Version (ESV) To the Church in Ephesus 2 “To … Continue reading Revelation Session Nine: The Letter to Ephesus
Revelation Session Eight: Seven-fold Structure of Seven Letters
Personal self-examination is important. Here, Christ prepares His congregations for His corporate 'self-examination' with the seven letters to the seven churches. The Living Lord Jesus holds the keys of Death and Hades, but entrusts the keys of the kingdom of heaven to His Church. We revisit and conclude our conversation on the mission of the … Continue reading Revelation Session Eight: Seven-fold Structure of Seven Letters
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 