Mark 6:14-21 Preaching Politics
Dr. Zeile's message reflects on John the Baptist's call to confront the reigning monarch on his adulterous marriage. He notes that Jesus' supported but did not make Himself part of John's mission, for...
2 Marras 202429min
Mark 4:35-41 Calm in Chaos
This meditation on the stilling of the storm points out the parallel of Christ and Jonah who each slept through a storm at sea, and who each gave himself up for others. The hymn "Guide Me o Thou Grea...
7 Loka 202429min
Luke 24 What is Real?
On Easter evening Jesus appeared to His disciples in the upper room, causing them to doubt what was real. Dr. Zeile discusses the relationship between the very real spiritual and material worlds, and ...
30 Syys 202428min
Galatians 4 The Fullness of Time
Beginning with the spiritual, "Go Tell It on the Mountain," this meditation on Galatians 4 ponders Paul's words about the "fullness of time." Dr. Zeile discusses the difference between the Greek words...
23 Syys 202429min
Psalm 89 Let the Heavens Praise!
This meditation on Psalm 89 reflects the on the parallels between this song of David and the description of the Angel host that greeted the birth of the Son of David on Christmas morning. Matins for t...
16 Syys 202425min
Matthew 27 The Crown of Thorns
The Five Wounds of Christ traditionally are the two in the hands, the two in the feet, and the spear wound in the side. In the series at St. John's we choose to meditate on the Crown of Thorns (small ...
9 Syys 202428min
I John 1: In Retrospect
A hymn, "This Joyful Eastertide" begins the program, followed by Ephesians 5 and Psalm 136. Then Dr, Zeile speaks on the Apostle John's looking back on what Jesus said and did to present the "Big Pict...
3 Syys 202428min
John 20:27 Christ's Wounded Hands
This meditation for Lenten Vespers, the Wednesday evening service Lutherans attend during the penitential season that precedes Easter, is part of a series on the Five Wounds of Christ. Psalm 22 is pra...
30 Elo 202429min
