We pray: “O God, because without You we are not able to please You, mercifully grant that Your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.” Amen. Deuteronomy 10:12-21 (ESV) 12 “And now, … Continue reading Readings for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity (10.20.2019)
A Meditative Matins for October 16
Includes devotional thoughts on Deut. 14 & 15, the freedom of a Christian from legalistic tithing, and the Christ-centered thanksgiving which strengthens us to #LiveGenerously. Click to hear the full audio of A Mediative Matins Service for October 16 We pray: "Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and love, that, … Continue reading A Meditative Matins for October 16
Revelation Study Homepage
Want the latest updates to the Revelation Study? I've set up a page to host links to the audio and keynote slide video for each week's installment of our Sanctuary Bible Study on Revelation. I'm working to get it visible on the title bar of every Isaiah504blues.com page. In the meantime, here's a hard link … Continue reading Revelation Study Homepage
Revelation Session Three: The Greeting
Today we explore the apostolic greeting and geography, along with symbology and theology of Christian worship through the ages. Hear the full audio of Revelation Session Three: The Greeting 9am Sanctuary Bible Study / Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels / 29 September 2019 Here are my Keynote Slides used for class today: https://youtu.be/iaclgB2kXbw
Revelation Session Two: Prologue and Greeting
The King's own angelic emissary brings Word of His coming. The scroll written by a servant, sent by messenger, and opened before the hearers. A beattitude is spoken. This Word is written for you to hear and to keep. Hear the full audio of Sanctuary Bible Study. Revelation Session Two Here is the video of … Continue reading Revelation Session Two: Prologue and Greeting
Readings for the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity (09.22.2019)
We pray: "O Lord, keep Your church with Your perpetual mercy; and because of our faculty we cannot but fall, keep us ever by Your help from all things hurtful and lead us to all things profitable for our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the … Continue reading Readings for the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity (09.22.2019)
Revelation Session One: Introduction
Welcome to a study of Revelation! We're stepping away from deeper study of the sermon text and going to study a Bible book together. The book our learners requested and selected is Revelation. Kind readers, I pretend no expertise on our subject matter. I have studied and taught this beautiful and challenging book a few … Continue reading Revelation Session One: Introduction
How Do You Read It?
Many are skeptical about the value of Bible Study in our time. Today we hear Jesus asking "What is written...How do you read it?" The Bible is the Word of God, the revelation of His identity, nature and will. With surprise, we hear Jesus approve this man's correct take on the Torah! But soon the … Continue reading How Do You Read It?
Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (09.15.19)
We pray: "Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and charity; and that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you have commanded; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever." Amen. 2 … Continue reading Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (09.15.19)
Bible Study Audio from 09.01.2019
How one prays reveals one's views and expectations of God. For some, their personal view matches up well with what God actually makes known about Himself. But what happens when one's personal opinions are not in keeping with the reality of Who God truly is and the Lord's own way of dealing with us? In … Continue reading Bible Study Audio from 09.01.2019
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 