1. We are discussing "I can do all things through Christ" in context of the rest of the passage, and then we discuss the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac (rather... not sacrificing him) and whether or not Christians are called to sacrifice. Is that what this passage is talking about?
  2. In the constant search for new and novel experiences, are we forsaking the simple word of God? Beware of the leaven of novelty.
  3. Today on the Almanac, we look at Epperson v. Arkansas and controversies surrounding teaching evolution in public schools.
  4. מערה - "Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, make offerings to Baal, and go after other gods that you have not known, and then come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, ‘We are delivered!’—only to go on doing all these abominations? Has this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes?" JEREMIAH 7:9–11
  5. שׁוב - A voice on the bare heights is heard, the weeping and pleading of Israel's sons because they have perverted their way; they have forgotten the Lord their God. “Return, O faithless sons; I will heal your faithlessness.” “Behold, we come to you, for you are the Lord our God.” JEREMIAH 3:21–22
  6. Today on the Almanac, we remember Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
  7. Welcome to Christianity on Trial, where the claims of Christianity are examined and judged by the rules of evidence as used in the court of law. Your host, Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, is a lawyer, a theologian, an author, and an accomplished defender of biblical Christianity. He is no stranger to the rules of evidence or the courtroom. So with our skeptical world for the prosecution and Dr. John Warwick Montgomery for the defense, stay with us as we listen in on Christianity on Trial.
  8. שׁקד - And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” And I said, “I see an almond branch.” Then the Lord said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it.” JEREMIAH 1:11–12
  9. Today on the Almanac, we take a fresh look at Martin Luther who was born on this day in 1483.
  10. Scott and Caleb get to the end of the Smalcald Articles.
  11. פגע - All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all... yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors. ISAIAH 49:15–16