Archive for 2016
Philippians Lecture 2 – The Council of Jerusalem and Plotting New Churches
In this lecture we continue discussing some of the background history that leads to Philippians. We discuss the Council of Jerusalem, which decides the responsibilities of Gentiles with regard to Jewish law, and Paul’s initial plan for his mission which he intends to take to Asia Minor. Download MP3 (21:19; 14 MB)
Read MoreBible Reading Plan Update
We think that as we end the old year and begin the new, the Pastoral Epistles are particularly apt chapter readings. So we continue our chapter-a-day Bible reading plan with 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. As always, you can keep up with the daily readings using our online calendar here.
Read MorePhilippians Lecture 1 – The Spread of the Church
St. Paul has an effusive relationship with the Church of Philippi. Philippi was the beachhead of Christian evangelization in Europe. The stoning of Steven led to the scattering of the Church in Jerusalem and Judea. As a result, the faith spreads out to Gentile populations. Initially Gentile conversions were not a focus, but a side…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 40 – The Sovereignty of God
God is our creator, and ultimately holds life and death in His hands. It is His right to punish the Canaanites for their centuries of sin by ordering them to be wiped from the face of the earth by the Israelites. However, God is also beyond this earth. Jesus, after death, went down to the…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 39 – Applying Particular Laws
“You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain.” This law seems like it is not applicable to those who do not have oxen. However, this particular law can be a teaching moment for God’s people. It shows that it is wrong to deprive any working creature of their just reward for…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 38 – Rising to God
This episode discusses the form of Law. For example, some laws are meant to set the Jews apart from other peoples, and some laws are written with the hardness of men’s hearts in mind. Then there are pieces that call men higher to God himself, to call men to have a believing heart. The realization…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 37 – The Purpose of the Law
These next couple of lectures discuss Deuteronomy as a whole. First, the role of the Law in our relationship with God is discussed. Then the Shema Israel and the Ten Commandments, the cornerstone of the Law, is reviewed. God cannot be satisfied by our imperfect adherence to these Laws, but through His love and mercy…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 36 – The End of the Book
Moses surveys the land of Canaan, and then passes away. The Lord Himself buries Moses, in a place that no-one knows. There is some speculation that Moses was assumed into Heaven as Elijah. No other prophet since has since known God face to face and performed such mighty deeds–except Jesus Christ. Overall, Deuteronomy is an…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 35 – The Blessings of the Tribes
This episode discusses the specific blessings Moses leaves to each tribe. These are comparable to the blessings Jacob leaves to his sons before his death. Many have implications for military ability or wealth and prosperity. Download MP3 (15:25; 11 MB)
Read MoreChesterton 2016 CDs
This year’s Rochester Chesterton Conference was a big success. For those who weren’t able to make it or those who want to revisit the topics that were discussed, we provide CD recordings of each speaker’s talk. We are currently in the process of editing our recordings. We expect CDs to be available in late October.…
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