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?
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 06.24.2019
Hear the full audio of Bible Study from June 23 Text and notes relating to love in 1 John 4, and how Christians understand 'agape' / 'Love' in its spiritual, Christ-centered sense, and not a "self-centered," self-determined sense. From the Apology (Defense) of the Augsburg Confession, Article III: OF LOVE AND THE FULFILLING OF THE … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 06.24.2019
There is No Fear in Love
Light and heat are inseparable from a candle's flame. So also faith and love are inseparable from the Christian life... Hear the full audio of "There is No Fear in Love" A sermon on 1 John 4:16-21 / First Sunday after Trinity / 23 June 2019 1 John 4:16-21 (ESV) 16 So we have come to … Continue reading There is No Fear in Love
Bible Study from 09 June 2019
A fourfold Pentecost promise is fulfilled... Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 9 June 2019 John 14:23-31 (ESV) 23 Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. 24 Whoever does not love me … Continue reading Bible Study from 09 June 2019
We will Make Our Home with Him
"If" is a spiritually dangerous word when it passes Satan's lips, but from our Lord's lips, it's full of promises now fulfilled... Hear the full audio of "We Will Make Our Home With Him" A sermon on John 14:23-31 / Day of Pentecost / 9 June 2019 Thanks for reading or listening. Share with a … Continue reading We will Make Our Home with Him
Bible Study Audio from 06.02.2019
Listen in on a rather "off the cuff" edition of Bible Class as we study 1 Peter 4:7-14... Hear the full audio of Bible Study from 02 June 2019 Seventh Sunday of Easter / Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Laurel, NE 1 Peter 4:7-14 (ESV) 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled … Continue reading Bible Study Audio from 06.02.2019
Good Stewards of God’s Grace
Our ascended Lord Jesus lives and reigns! He promised and has given the Helper to cause you to walk in His ways: love and hospitality, divine speech and service in the strength God provides... Hear the full audio of "Good Stewards of God's Grace" A sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-14 / Seventh Sunday of Easter … Continue reading Good Stewards of God’s Grace
Loved and Fully Known
Love is not just for your weddings and families, but given first for the other members of the Body of Christ... Hear the full audio of "Loved and Fully Known" A sermon on 1 Corinthians 13 / Quinquagesima / 03 March 2019 Thanks for reading or listening. Share with a friend of you like by … Continue reading Loved and Fully Known
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 03.03.2013
The great and precious jewel of Love is held before the congregation for all to behold, and to adorn the Bride of Christ for life everlasting. Hear the full audio of Bible Study from March 03 INTRODUCTION: Don't Try to Pry the Diamond of Love AwayChristians often like to hear today's passage from 1 Corinthians … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 03.03.2013
I Am Well Pleased
People often withhold their approval and love for others. Even once given, it often depends on performance and works. Your Heavenly Father gives His love and favor freely, by graciously uniting us to His Son in His Baptism. Hear the full audio of "I Am Well Pleased!" A sermon on Matthew 3:13-17 / The Baptism … Continue reading I Am Well Pleased