Isaiah 61:1-3 Clothed in Salvation
This Advent service begins with the hymn, "Come Thou Long-expected Jesus," the penitential rite, Kyrie, collect, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5, and John 1:6-8,19-28. Then Dr. Zeile gives a meditation o...
18 Feb 202528min
Mark 6:34 Like Sheep without a Shepherd
Dr. Zeile's meditation on Christ's compassion on the lost reviews how the phrase "Sheep without a Shepherd" was used earlier in the Old Testament and what it means to us who wander in a confusing worl...
11 Feb 202529min
Mark 7 LEGALISM
After the hymn based on John 3:16, Dr. Zeile discusses legalism. Often mistaken for an unfeeling application of law, it also encompasses the manipulation of the law through arbitrary definition or cas...
4 Feb 202528min
Mark 10:45 A RANSOM
After corporate Confession, introit, and Kyrie, Dr. Zeile explains the meaning of "ransom and the grim background of "redemption" in Hebrew history. The Israelites were vulnerable to raiders through m...
31 Jan 202527min
Psalm 1: The Two Ways
After the hymn "Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus," and the Nicene Creed, Dr. Zeile discusses the theme of the two paths through life, one which leads to God and eternal life, and the other which leads to s...
7 Jan 202529min
Exodus 16:2-3 Regrets
The end of the year is a time to reflect on what happened. What about regrets? Moses and Israel had regrets and Dr. Zeile's meditation on this theme is accompanied by the opening bells of the service,...
31 Des 202429min
Acts 4: No Other Name
What is in a name? It is the identity of the person. In the case of Jesus, it is the name that means "Savior" and no other name saves. This is why Christmas historically is a big deal. God Himself cam...
24 Des 202428min
I Corinthians 1:3-9 Waiting for Christmas
The Blessing of the Advent Wreath, Kyrie, Collect, and readings from Isaiah 64 and Mark 11 accompany Dr. Zeile's message on this theme of waiting for the promise to be fulfilled. St. Ambrose classic h...
17 Des 202429min
