Martin Luther's Evening Prayer

Genesis 12: Uprooted

Sometimes God calls us out of our comfort zone, as He called Abram to leave Ur of the Chaldees and then Haran, to wander as a sojourner in Palestine. Dr. Zeile's message points out that sometimes God ...

3 Okt 202329min

I Thessalonians 4: Sexual Purity

Fewer issues are as contrary to 21st Century western cultural values as the Christian call for purity in sexual matters. Dr. Zeile explains that the nature of sex as the "glue" that unites husband and...

26 Sep 202328min

I Corinthians 15: Imposter?

This Easter message is preceded by the hymn O Filii et Filiae (O Sons and Daughters) and is followed by the favorite "Duke Street" melody hymn "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." In the meditation, Dr. Z...

19 Sep 202328min

John 12: Unless the Seed Die

This meditation, suitable for Holy Cross Day (September 14) as well as Passiontide, reflects on the necessity of dying to obtain new life, which necessity Jesus undertook on our behalf. Psalm 22 and t...

14 Sep 202329min

John 15: In the Garden

After the Introit, Kyrie, Easter canticle "This is the Feast of Victory for Our God," and collect, Dr. Zeile shares this meditation on Jesus' words in Gethsemane just prior to His arrest. They are a p...

12 Sep 202329min

Philemon: Caring

Paul's letter to Philemon is a marvelous piece of pastoral care, seeking to reconcile the run-away slave to his master and vice-versa. Mutual submission and care rather than "rights" are what Paul str...

5 Sep 202327min

Martin Luther's Evening Supper Oct.22, 2023

St. John’s Board of Evangelism is inviting you to celebrate 14 years of Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer at a fund-raising dinner SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, from 5pm to 7pm at St. John’s, Taylor. Invitation ca...

31 Aug 20232min