1. In this episode of Preaching the Text, we talk about Matthew's account of the beginning of Christ's ministry, especially his first sermon.
  2. In this episode of Preaching the Text, we explore John's ministry of pointing to Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
  3. In this episode of Preaching the Text, we discuss Christ's baptism by John in the Jordan River.
  4. This episode explores Matthew's account of the wise men visiting Herod having seen the star signaling the birth of Christ.
  5. In this episode of Preaching the Text, Steve Paulson and John Hoyum discuss Matthew's account of the slaughter of infant boys by Herod at Bethlehem, along with the flight of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus to Egypt.
  6. Today we learn of the mystery of Christ become flesh. Our normal inclination is to think of God beyond our comprehension in holy majesty – too far above for us to imagine.
  7. On this episode of preaching the text we study Matthew's story of Christ's conception and birth.
  8. Today we talk about John's imprisonment and his doubts about Christ as the messiah.
  9. Who’s Running the Verbs of Grace? In this episode, we discuss Augustine’s defense of God’s grace against the Pelagians, with a healthy dose of Reformation theology added for seasoning.
  10. Today, we talk about the first encounter of Jesus with John the Baptist.
  11. The first episode of Preaching the Text introduces the hosts, Dr. Steven Paulson and Pr. John Hoyum, as they start this new study of the Sunday lectionary texts.
  12. On this episode, Dr. Paulson discusses how sin and the devil are not compulsory forces.