Today the Pastors discuss Luke 2:1-7, which tells the story of Jesus' birth. They point out how easy it is to miss all of the unique and important details of the story due to how familiar we are with the story. In particular, they explore Luke's emphasis on the ordinariness of Jesus' birth and the
Luke 1:67-80
Today the Pastors discuss Luke 1:67-80, which includes Zacharias' prophecy about the coming of the Messiah and the role of John the Baptist. The Pastors analyze the text and its significance in connecting the Old and New Testaments, and they discuss the prophetic nature of John's words and the
Luke 1:57-66
Today the Pastors discuss Luke 1:57-66, which tells the story of the birth of John the Baptist. They discuss the significance of John's birth and his role as a bridge between the Old and New Testaments. They also note the importance of the name John, which was given by God, which emphasizes the
Luke 1:39-56
Today the Pastors discuss Luke 1:39-56, which includes Mary's song of praise. They discuss the many different themes of the passage, including the idea of the great reversal, the importance of gratitude and praise, and the diversity of writing styles and genres used by Luke. They also note Luke's
Luke 1:34-38
Today, Mary responds with faith to the angel and her entire life (in fact, the life of the entire world) changes. The Pastors reflect on the theological implications of this story, including the role of the Holy Spirit and the significance of the women involved. They also emphasize the importance of
Luke 1:26-33
Today the Pastors reflect on Mary's response to the news of her being chosen for the role of being the mother of Jesus. They touch on some of the theological debates surrounding Mary's role in Christianity but also emphasize how Mary should continue to be a role model of faith for Christians of
Luke 1:18-25
Today's study of Luke 1:18-25 describes Zachariah's encounter with an angel who tells him that he and his wife will bear a child. Zachariah expresses doubt and is punished by being unable to speak until the prophecy is fulfilled. The Pastors explore themes of doubt, faith, and the response to God's
Luke 1:8-17
Today, Luke begins Jesus's story in a surprising place, not with the story of Mary and Joseph but with the story of Zechariah. Join the Pastors for a conversation about the priesthood, what it means, how it connects Jesus with the Old Testament prophets, and much more! Thank you for joining us,