The Bible Study Podcast

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses has some reasons why God should find someone else for this job, but when God won't listen to them, he returns to Egypt. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-4-signs-and-excuses/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses grows up, kills someone, flees Egypt, and becomes a shepherd in Midian. But God is not done with Moses or with Israel and calls to Moses from a burning bush. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-2-3-the-burning-bush/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 of a study of the book of Exodus. This episode covers from the death of the sons of Israel to the birth of Moses. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 52 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We wrap up look with Jesus appearing to all the disciples and with his Ascension. For more of this story study the book of Acts, Luke's second book. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon I gave at my home church of Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California on "Calling" 1 Samuel 16:1-13 John 9 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 51 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Easter morning does not go as the disciples expected. As first the women at the tomb and later others learn Jesus is no longer dead. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 50 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is crucified, dies, and is buried on Good Friday. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 49 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Because the jewish leaders don't have the authority to kill Jesus, they bring him before the Roman governor and at first finds him inocent. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 48 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus goes to pray in the garden of Gethsemane and is betrayed there by Judas and arrested. He is tried before the Jewish leaders. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 47 in a study of the gospel of Luke. This episode covers Judas decideing to betray Jesus and Jesus and the apostles eating the last supper passover meal. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 46 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus is teaching in the temple. He talks about its destruction about things that are to come including persecution. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 46 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is approached by the sadducees with a contrived question about the marriage and resurrection. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 45 in a study of the gospel of Luke. As Jesus is teaching in the temple, the religious leaders spar with him over authority and taxes. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 44 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus enters Jerusalem as king on what we call Palm Sunday. But his idea of what a king would do may be at odds with what the people expect. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-19-palm-sunday/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 43 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells a story of a man who wants ot be king, who goes away to make himself king and leaves 10 servants each with 3 months wages. They each handle it differently. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-19-10-minas/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 42 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus predicts his own death, heals a blindman, and comes upon a tax collector who is a little short, Zacchaeus, whose life changes. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-18-19-zacchaeus/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 41 in a study of the gospel of Luke.Jesus runs into a rich ruler who only has one thing getting in the way of his getting into the kingdom of God... everything he has. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-18-a-rich-ruler/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 40 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells us too parabales to teach something about prayer. The first of an unjuest judge and the second of a self-righteous Pharisee. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 39 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus is aked when the Kingdom of God would come. But, they may have been expecting something very different when they asked from what Jesus had in mind. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 38 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus meets 10 men with leprosy. What do you do when God intervenes in your life. One man knew the answer. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-17-10-lepers/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 37 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells us a parable about a rich man who goes to hell and a poor man who goes to heaven, but let's us figure out why that may be. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 36 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks about a manager who is praised for being shrewd... even though he is dishonest. What's that all about? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-16-the-shrewd-manager/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 35 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus hears the pharisees grumbling that he hangs out with sinners and tells them three stories to illustrate that heaven rejoices when sinners repent and that God desires to forgive. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 34 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talked about the Great Banquet. It will include some surprising people, while some people opt out. Jesus also talks about the cost of discipleship. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-14-the-great-banquet/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 33 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is threatened by Herod. Jesus attends a party given by a Pharisee and has some advise for the crowd at the party about humility. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-13-14-party-healing-and-advice/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 32 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus heals a crippled woman on the sabbath. Jesus then talks about the Kingdom of God and the "narrow door" to get in. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-12-13-sabbath-healing/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 31 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks about conflict and interpreting the present age. Then he uses a fig tree to talk about bearing fruit... or not. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 30 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks about watchfulness. He says that we will never know when the master is coming. He will come like a thief in the night. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-12-watchfulness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 29 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus encounters a man who is thinking about money and tells a parable of a foolish rich man who learns that you can't take it with you. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 28 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus ignores the crowds and talks to his followers about hypocrisy, fear and persecution. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 27 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus critiques the religious leaders about the shape of their religion. They come up wanting. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 26 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is accused of being in league with Satan. He responds by saying that they will be given a sign like that of the prophet Jonah. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-11-the-devil-and-jonah/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 25 in a study of the gospel of Luke. First we visit the home of Martha and Mary, then Jesus' diciples ask him to teach them about prayer. He responds with the Lord's Prayer. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 24 in a study of the gospel of Luke. A teacher of the law asks Jesus to clarify who we really have to love when the law says to love our neighbor as ourselves. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 23 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus sends out 72 disciples ahead of him to different towns and villages and gives them power and authority. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 22 in a study of the gospel of Luke. James and John want to call down fire from heaven. Jesus says no. Some people think about following Jesus. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 21 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Some of the diciples get to see Jesus in his Glory. Then later an argument No thanks breaks out about who is the greatest. Related? Likely. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 20 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus feeds 5,000+ people. Peter declares who Jesus is. Jesus starts predicting his own death. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-9-jesus-feeds-the-five-thousand/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 19 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode, Jesus raises a dead 12-year-old girl and heals a woman who has been bleeding for 12 years. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-8-jesus-raises-a-dead-girl/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 18 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We have 3 stories in this week's episode. Jesus talks about lamps, calms a storm, and casts out a legion of demons. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 17 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We have two stories in this episode. The first is of a sinful woman who is forgiven. The second is of a farmer who throws his seed just everywhere. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 17 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus raises a widow's son from the dead and responds to questions that John the Baptist has. "Are you the guy?" Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon that I preached at my home church, Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California. It was preached on Trinity Sunday and Father's Day. The topic is the Trinity. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 16 in a study of the gospel of Luke. More from the sermon on the Plain include a foolish man and a wise man. Also a wise Roman Centurion who understands authority. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 15 in a study of the gospel of Luke. This section of the Sermon on the Plain may be some of the hardest teachings of Jesus, not because it is unclear, but because it is clear. Jesus calls us to forgive and turn the other cheek. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 14 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus calls the 12 Apostles and then sits down to teach. He talks a lot of being rich vs being poor. Jesus is not pro-rich. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 13 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this chapter Jesus and the pharisees are again at odds over what the right thing to do is on the sabbath. Jesus seems to think that they have missed the whole point of the sabbath. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 13 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is hanging out with sinners and tax collectors and even calls one to follow him. The Pharisees don't see eye to eye with Jesus. Do we? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 12 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus meets a paralyzed man and forgives and heals him. This man had some very amazing friends. Can we be a friend like this? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-5-jesus-and-a-paralyzed-man/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 11 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John to be disciples and touches someone who is untouchable to bring healing. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 10 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode we find Jesus back in Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee. He is teaching, healing, and casting our demons. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 9 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus Rejected at Nazareth his hometown. But just what was it Jesus said that got people so mad? It was when Jesus talked about God showing grace to those who were outsiders. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-4-jesus-rejected-at-nazareth/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 8 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode, Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness after going without food for 40 days. What does Jesus use in his defense? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 7 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode John the Baptist starts preaching and calling the people to repent and be baptized. Jesus is baptized. Luke tells us the genealogy of Joseph. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-3-john-the-baptist/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 6 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. We hear of the dedication of Jesus in the temple and of Jesus return tto the temple and sitting with the teachers of the law at age twelve. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 5 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode we hear the familiar story of the birth of Jesus with a census, a revolt, a manger, angels, and shepherds. Wait what? A revolt? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 4 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. John the Baptist is born and named. Zechariah gets his voice again and prophecies about his son and about the coming king. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-1-john-the-baptists-birth/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode, we cover the visit from the angel Gabriel to Mary as well as her visit to the mother of John the Baptist, Elizabeth. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-1-jesuss-birth-foretold/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode, the birth of John the Baptist is foretold by the angel Gabriel to his somewhat skeptical father Zechariah. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-15-25-john-the-baptist-foretold/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode we introduce Luke the physician, traveling companion of Paul, and author of this gospel. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 21 and the end a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter we see John take over for his father Simon and then the death of Simon by treachery. We cover how this book sets up the New Testament. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-16-john-takes-over/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 20 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Antiochus VII returns and makes all sorts of wonderful promises, which he quickly breaks when he has regained his power. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-15-antiochus-vii-returns/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 19 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Demetrius is captured. Simon is honored and eulogized... but he is not dead yet. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-14-simon-honored/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 18 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, Simon takes over, Jonathan dies, but we finally see the people of Judah get their independence. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 17 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, Judah renews its alliances with Rome and Sparta, but suffers a major blow when Jonathan is captured. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-12-jonathan-captured/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 16 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) invades the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and defeats it. We see Jonathan's skills at diplomacy. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon given at my home church Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California on verses from Luke and from Colossians. The Luke verses are The Boy Jesus at the Temple. The title is "Put on Love." Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 15 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) create a treaty of friendship, and Jonathan is made a friend of the king. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-friend-of-the-king/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 14 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter another son of Antiochus Epiphanes, comes back and starts another civil war. Jonathan and the Jews have to decide which side to support. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-another-civil-war/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 13 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this episode, we see the death of Judas, but we also get to the end of the war under his brothers Jonathan and Simon. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 12 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas sends ambassadors to Rome to form an alliance with this rising, powerful country in the Mediterranean. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 11 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. The new king sends official Nicanor to exterminate the Jews. It does not go well for Nicanor who loses his head. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 10 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Rome starts to get involved in the conflict. They release Demetrius who comes back and claims the kingship. He appoints a new high priest who fails to take control of Judah. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 9 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Syria attacks again and things are looking poor for the Maccabees, until a civil war in Syria forces them to withdraw and return home. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 8 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas has more success, but not everyone does. Antiochus Epiphanes, who started all the trouble, dies in a foreign land of disappointment. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-5-6-failures-death-of-a-king/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, word comes that the Jews in both Galilee and Gilead (now northern Jordan) are attacked and Judas sends out armies to rescue them. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-5-rescue-missions/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, Judas and the army comes to the temple and find it a mess. They clean up and rededicate the temple. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-4-hanukkah/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas avoids an ambush and defeats the first two major invasions by Lysias. They celebrate this victory over a larger army. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-4-first-victories/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Antiochus looks for funds to fight back. Meanwhile Judas prepares to meet a large invading army. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-3-judas-prepares/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Mattathias and his sons fight back against those who want to take their faith. Mattathias dies and passes the torch to his sons. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-2-3-fighting-back/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this episode we introduce Mattathias and his sons who will be known as the Maccabees. They oppose the king and go into hiding. http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com/1-maccabees-2-introducing-the-maccabees/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of 1 Maccabees and the Intertestamental Period. In this episode, King Antiochus Epiphanes takes Jerusalem and tries by force to make the Jews like everyone else. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-1-youre-greek-now/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 in a study of 1 Maccabees and the Intertestamental Period. In this episode we hear why Persia is no longer with us in the New Testament as they were conquered by Alexander the Great. http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com/1-maccabees-11-9-the-intertestamental-period/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 of a study of the letter to the Thessalonians. Before Paul wraps up this letter, he talks to the church about idleness and requests their continued prayers. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/2-thessalonians-3-idleness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul talks about the man of lawlessness or the Anti-Christ who will come before Jesus returns. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/2-thessalonians-2-man-of-lawlessness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 in a study of Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul talks about the need to persevere in our faith.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 5 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Plaul gives some practical advice on how to live from day to day. The Lord is coming again, but what should we be up to until then? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-5-how-to-live/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 4 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Paul encourages the church to live a life that is pure, not like those around them and to have hope for the day that they will again see those who have died. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-4-sex-the-rapture/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Paul has been worried about the Thessalonians, but Timothy has just returned with word of how well they have done since he left. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-3-worry-and-encouragement/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of 1 Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul asks the church to recall his ministry in Thessalonica. He talks about what he did and why. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 in a study of the letters to the Thessalonians. Paul starts with thanking God for the faith and love that the people of this church have shown. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-1-thank-god-for-you/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 110 and the final part of a study of the book of Psalms. We end with two songs of praise. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 109 of a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist encourages everything and all of us to Praise God at all times and in all places. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 108 of a study of the book of Psalms. Two more songs of praise for the Lord who is the maker of all things and who builds up. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-146147-the-lord-builds-up/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 107 of a study of the book of Psalms. We have another psalm of David. This is another song of Praise to God who is "slow to anger and rich in love." How about us? Are we? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-145-slow-to-anger/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon that I gave at my home church which is Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, CA about the calling of David. 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 106 of a study of the book of Psalms. We have another psalm of David who is asking for protection from foreign nations. Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-144-blessed-is-the-people/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 105 of a study of the book of Psalms. This episode covers two more psalms by David. Both were written when David was on the run from his enemies. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-143-144-a-cry-for-mercy/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 104 of a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode we have two more psalms of David where he is asking God to rescue him from his enemies. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-140-141-rescue-me/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 103 of a study of the book of Psalms. David writes a song about how God knows him and knew him even before he was born. God knows us also and loves us. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-139-you-have-searched-me/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 104 of a study of the book of Psalms. We have what may be a familiar song written during the Babylonian Captivity and a song of praise from David. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-137-8-from-babylon/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 103 of a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist repeats the refrain that "his love endures forever". God is all about the people of God and God is all about love. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 102 of a study of the book of Psalms. It begins a section of the last part of the book of Psalms which focuses on praise psalms. The psalmist praises the name and power of God. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-135-praise-the-name-of-the-lord/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 101 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 5th of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-132-134-songs-of-ascents/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 100 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 4th of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-129-131-songs-of-ascents/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 99 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 3rd of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 98 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 2nd of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 97 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 1st of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 96 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 7th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience, the law, and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 95 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 6th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience, the law, and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 94 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 5th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience, the law and on seeking the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-119-nun-samekh/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 93 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 4th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-119-kaph-mem/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 92 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 3rd of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 91 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 2nd of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 90 of a study of the book of Psalms and the first of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 89 of a study of the book of Psalms. "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever". The psalmist starts and ends this psalm with a reminder of the love of the Lord. In the middle, he talks about the victory that God has accomplished. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 88 in a study of the book of Psalms. Two psalms that call on us to praise the Lord. The first psalmist because the Lord has heard his voice and the second for His great love. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 87 in a study of the book of Psalms. We look at two Psalms. The psalmists talk about the power of God vs the importance of idols. The call us to praise and trust in God. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-114115-trust-in-the-lord/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon that I gave at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino about about the coming of the wise men and the story of Epiphany. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part part 86 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 112 talks about the blessing on those who fear the Lord and delight in his commands. Psalm 113 encourages us again to praise the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com//psalms-112-113-delight-in-his-commands/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part part 85 in a study of the book of Psalms. In Psalm 110 David prophesies about a priest and king like Melchizedek, who we understand to be Jesus. In Psalm 111 we remember that the works of the Lord are great. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-110-111-melchizedek-and-more Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part This episode is part 84 in a study of the book of Psalms. David has been slandered by his enemies and asks for God to do not nice things to them... in a song. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-109-slandered/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part This episode is part 83 in a study of the book of Psalms. David sings praise to God and asks for aid against his enemies, for human help is worthless. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-108-making-music/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part This episode is part 82 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist uses the refrain “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind” and then recounts what God reaching out to save his people. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-107-his-wonderful-deeds-for-mankind/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part This episode is part 81 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist says "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever" and then recounts what God has had to put up with. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-106-his-love-endures-forever/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part This episode is part 80 in a study of the book of Psalms. We go back this week and cover two psalms I accidentally skipped over. Psalm 98 is a "new song" of joy and Psalm 99 is a psalm to a sovereign God. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-98-99-the-lord-reigns/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 79 in a study of the book of Psalms. This is a song of praise to God about what he has done that specifically looks at how God's covenant with Abraham through Joseph. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 78 in a study of the book of Psalms. A song of praise to God the creator and the splendor of creation. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-104-splendor-and-majesty/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 78 in a study of the book of Psalms. A song of praise by David emphasizing that God is "compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love." https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-103-praise-the-lord-my-soul/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 76 in a study of the book of Psalms. A prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and pours out a lament before the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-102-a-lament/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 75 in a study of the book of Psalms. We look at two psalms in this episode. The first is a song of praise and the second is a psalm by David about how David will attempt to live righteously. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-100-101-praise-love-and-justice/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 74 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist talks about the awesome power of God and reminds his people that God reigns, that God is over all. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-99-the-lord-reigns/   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 73 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist encourages the people to sing a new song. What song have we sang for far too long that we need to give up in order to sing a new song to God? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-96-a-new-song/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 72 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist encourages the people of God to pray and not to be stubborn like the children of Israel were in the wilderness in Exodus. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-95-gods-flock/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 71 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 93 is a short psalm that remembers the majesty of God, while Psalm 94 asks for God to act. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 70 in a study of the book of Psalms. This episode has a song for the sabbath. What does one do on the Sabbath? Praise God. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-92-for-the-sabbath-episode-832/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 69 in a study of the book of Psalms. This is a psalm about the Lord Almighty and talks about the power of God to save us from war, pestilence, and whatever we are afraid of. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-90-a-prayer-of-moses/ This episode is part 68 in a study of the book of Psalms. In the episode we cover a psalm written but Moses... who had a hard life. As Moses describes life, he says it is hard. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 67 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist sings of the Lord's great love and remembers his promises to the descendants of David... then calls on those promises. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-89-the-lords-great-love/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 66 in a study of the book of Psalms. This episode covers two different Psalms. In the first, the psalmist talks about his love for Jerusalem. In the second psalm, the psalmist writes from the midst of terrible despair. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 65 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this Psalm of David, he calls out to God in distress. He has been faithful but is still in difficulty. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 64 in a study of the book of Psalms. In yet another psalm by the sons of Korah, we hear the psalmist remembering times in the past when God has forgiven his people and asking God to do so again. https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/85.html  Psalm 85 New International Version Psalm 85[a] For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. 1 You, Lord, showed favor to your land;    you restored the fortunes of Jacob.2 You forgave the iniquity of your people    and covered all their sins.[b]3 You set aside all your wrath    and turned from your fierce anger. 4 Restore us again, God our Savior,    and put away your displeasure toward us.5 Will you be angry with us forever?    Will you prolong your anger through all generations?6 Will you not revive us again,    that your people may rejoice in you?7 Show us your unfailing love, Lord,    and grant us your salvation. 8 I will listen to what God the Lord says;    he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—    but let them not turn to folly.9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,    that his glory may dwell in our land. 10 Love and faithfulness meet together;    righteousness and peace kiss each other.11 Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,    and righteousness looks down from heaven.12 The Lord will indeed give what is good,    and our land will yield its harvest.13 Righteousness goes before him    and prepares the way for his steps. Footnotes Psalm 85:1 In Hebrew texts 85:1-13 is numbered 85:2-14.Psalm 85:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 63 in a study of the book of psalms. In Psalm 85 we get images of heaven and a pilgrimage to get there as the psalmist decides "Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere" Psalm 84 New International Version Psalm 84[a] For the director of music. According to gittith.[b] Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. 1 How lovely is your dwelling place,    Lord Almighty!2 My soul yearns, even faints,    for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh cry out    for the living God.3 Even the sparrow has found a home,    and the swallow a nest for herself,    where she may have her young—a place near your altar,    Lord Almighty, my King and my God.4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;    they are ever praising you.[c] 5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,    whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.6 As they pass through the Valley of Baka,    they make it a place of springs;    the autumn rains also cover it with pools.[d]7 They go from strength to strength,    till each appears before God in Zion. 8 Hear my prayer, Lord God Almighty;    listen to me, God of Jacob.9 Look on our shield,[e] O God;    look with favor on your anointed one. 10 Better is one day in your courts    than a thousand elsewhere;I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God    than dwell in the tents of the wicked.11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield;    the Lord bestows favor and honor;no good thing does he withhold    from those whose walk is blameless. 12 Lord Almighty,    blessed is the one who trusts in you. Footnotes Psalm 84:1 In Hebrew texts 84:1-12 is numbered 84:2-13.Psalm 84:1 Title: Probably a musical termPsalm 84:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.Psalm 84:6 Or blessingsPsalm 84:9 Or sovereign https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+84&version=NIV Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon that I preached at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, California. It is about Romans 8 and the struggle between the flesh and the spirit. It is also about zombies. First Reading Genesis 25:19-3419These are the descendants of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham was the father of Isaac, 20and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, sister of Laban the Aramean. 21Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, because she was barren; and the LORD granted his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. 22The children struggled together within her; and she said, “If it is to be this way, why do I live?” So she went to inquire of the LORD. 23And the LORD said to her,
     “Two nations are in your womb,
          and two peoples born of you shall be divided;
     the one shall be stronger than the other,
          the elder shall serve the younger.”
24When her time to give birth was at hand, there were twins in her womb. 25The first came out red, all his body like a hairy mantle; so they named him Esau. 26Afterward his brother came out, with his hand gripping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.27When the boys grew up, Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents. 28Isaac loved Esau, because he was fond of game; but Rebekah loved Jacob.29Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was famished. 30Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stuff, for I am famished!” (Therefore he was called Edom.) 31Jacob said, “First sell me your birthright.” 32Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” 33Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. 34Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank, and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright. Second Reading Romans 8:1-111There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do: by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, 4so that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law — indeed it cannot, 8and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.9But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 10But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. Gospel Matthew 13:1-9, 18-231That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. 4And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. 5Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. 6But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. 7Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. 8Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9Let anyone with ears listen!”18“Hear then the parable of the sower. 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. 20As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. 22As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. 23But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 62 in a study of the book of Psalms. We wrap up the last of the psalms of Asaph with two psalms with a similar theme. Asaph cried out to God with "how long?" How long will he let his enemies prosper? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon that I preached at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino. It is about T which is about sin. Paul uses two analogies: instruments and slaves. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 61 in a study of the book of Psalms. The people of God are encouraged to sing for joy. Is that what God intends his relationship with us to be like? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 60 in a study of the book of Psalms. This psalm compares the nation of Israel to a transplanted vine as it pleads for God to come and save them. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 59 in a study of the book of Psalms. This song is a plea for mercy from God's people after they have been invaded by a foreign people. In the ruins of the Holy Jerusalem they call out to God. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 58 in a study of the book of Psalms. This psalm is a maskil. A maskil means "enlightened" or "wise saying", because they impart wisdom. What does Asaph want us to learn? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 57 in a study of the book of Psalms. This psalm of Asaph is a cry for help by the psalmist with the question "Will the Lord reject forever?" What do you think? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is the episode is part 56 in a study of the book of Psalms, which restarts after a long break from episode 407. This psalm sings of the power of a God who saves. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of 2 Peter. Peter closes his letter with a look forward to the day of the Lord, then asks "what kind of people ought you to be?" Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 2 Peter. Peter talks about false teachers in te church who are corrupting the faith with their actions and heresies. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of 2 Peter. Peter talks about the time that he saw Jesus in all his glory on the Mountain of Transfiguration. He uses that to encourage the church about who we worship. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 in a study of the second letter of Peter. Peter encourages the church to mature. He tells us to start with faith and then add goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 7 in a study of the first letter of Peter. Peter ends his letter with some instructions for those who are the elders, the leaders of the church on what sort of leaders they should be. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of 1 Peter. In this episode, Peter prepares the church theologically for a time of persecution and suffering. Would we really suffer for being a Christian? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 5 in a study of the first letter from Peter. Peter writes to the members of the church who have come out of the culture of their time about how they should live now. Love comes up. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 4 of a study of the first letter from Peter. Paul talks about how husbands and wives should treat each other and how we should not repay evil with evil and should be willing to suffer for doing good.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 of a study of the first letter from Peter. Peter had told us to be holy but now gets into some details about that means. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of 1 Peter. Because of what Christ has done for use, Peter encourages us to be holy, to live as foreigners here, not caught up in how people here live. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 in a study of the book of 1 Peter. Peter writes a letter to the churches in what would now be modern Turkey. He talks about new birth and a living hope. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 7 in a study of the letter to the church at Philippi. Paul encourages the brothers and sisters in Philippi to focus on the good stuff and to follow the example he gave them.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 6 in a study of the letter to the church at Philippi. Paul encourages the church to live as he lived when he was with them. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 5 in a study of the letter to the church at Philippi. Paul warns against the false righteousness of those who would required Christians to be Jewish and presses on toward God. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 4 in a study of the letter to the church at Philippi. Paul talks about two faithful brothers in Christ and talks about doing the right thing without grumbling. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 in a study of the letter to the church at Philippi. Paul talks about Christian maturity and the humility of Christ he wants us to imitate. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of the letter to the Philippians. Paul writes to the church from prison in chains and talks about how he might be delivered... but it might be by death. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 of a study of the book of Philippians. What made Philippi different? Paul introduces the letter by telling the people of the church of Philippi how he prays for them. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 4 and the final part of a study of Malachi and of the minor prophets. Malachi points to the day of the Lord that is coming and to the coming again of the prophet Elijah. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon given at Bethel Luerthan Church in Cupertino on the "Holy Name of Jesus". The text for the sermon was Luke 2:21-35 which is the encounter in the temple between Simeon and Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Malachi. The prophet talks about faithfulness in tithes and offerings and other places where the people's behavior is short of God's expectations. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Malachi. In this episode the prophet warns the priests and the people of the things that they are doing that are breaking the covenant with God. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 of a study of the book of Malachi. Israel does not recognize that God loves them. The prophet tries to set them straight. Malachai also talks about sacrifices and what isn't one. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 14 and the final part in a study of the book of Zechariah. In this episode the prophet describes a day when the Lord will come and reign in Jerusalem and all will acknowledge him. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 13 in a study of the book of Zechariah. The people of God have had a false prophet problem and God has some plans to deal with it in this chapter. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 12 in a study of the book of Zechariah. This chapter has two parts. The prophet says that Jerusalem’s enemies will be destroyed and then talks about the "one they pierced". Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 11 in a stud of the book of Zechariah. In a chapter that cannot be called the clearest in this book, God talks about taking away favor and union from his people and putting them in the hands of a bad shepherd. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 10 in a study of the book of Zechariah. In this chapter, the prophet declares that the Lord will care for Judah. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 9 in a study of the book of Zechariah. The prophet follows the blessing for Jerusalem with curses for the enemies of Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 8 in a study of the book Zechariah. In this episode, God, the Lord Almighty, sends promises to bless Jerusalem. This is what God has wanted to do all along. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of Zechariah. The people ask about fasting but God talks to them instead about Justice and Mercy. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Zechariah. The prophet gets two more visions. The first is of 4 chariots and the second is a crown. One is clear... and is not. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Zechariah. In this chapter, the prophet gets two different visions. Through these visions, he sees God doing away with those who lie, those who steal, and those who are wicked. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 4 in a study of the book Zechariah. There is good news that Zerubbabel, who laid the foundation for the temple, will get to see its completion. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Zechariah. In this chapter Zechariah sees a vision of the high priest being given new garments in a symbol of forgiveness. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Zechariah. Zechariah sees a vision of an angel with a measuring line who is told to measure the city of Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 in a study of the book of the prophet Zechariah. Zechariah speaks to Judah after the Babylonian captivity and tells the people to return to the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 and the final part of a study of the book of Haggai. The prophet brings words of blessing. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 of 2 in a study of the book of Haggai. The Lord sends word through the prophet Haggai that it is time to rebuild the temple of the Lord which had been destroyed. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Zephaniah. Jerusalem and its leaders are condemned. But the prophet also looks forward to a day when God will gather instead of scatter his people. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Zephaniah. Judah is told to repent and its neighbors are told they will be destroyed. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 in a 3-part study of the book of Zephaniah. Zephaniah talks about judgment on the whole earth in the Day of the Lord in this first chapter. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is a sermon from my church, Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, California, about the 13th chapter of Acts from a sermon series on that book. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 and the final episode on the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk is looking for a little wrath of God. He has heard what God can do and wants him to do it again. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Habakkuk. The Lord responds to Habakkuk's complaint that evil people prosper. God has plans for dealing with them... in his time. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 in a study of the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk has a bone to pick with God. He wonders how long he will have to wait until he sees people punished for the evil that they do. We wonder also. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 and the final part in a study of the book of Nahum. Assyria is going to be destroyed... and no one will feel sad about that except them. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Nahum. The prophet calls for Niveneh and the Assyrians to prepare for attack... but it won't help them because God is against them. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.