1517 Podcasts

Gracious Lord, heavenly Father, on this day we pause to remember the sacrifices made for freedom throughout the past centuries. We do indeed owe a debt of gratitude to those who have paid dearly for the liberty we enjoy.

We are all veterans of some sort. Wounded from little wars with no heroes welcome and scars disguised as character flaws. Let the dead bury their own. Grab a seat, O weary soldiers. Let us entertain you with a fairy tale that might be actually be real.

Quiet meditation in a dark cave, that's what Erasmus thinks will lead to a right relationship of faith in God.

הגה - "This Book of the Law [i.e. Torah] shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it." JOSHUA 1:8

Today on the Almanac, we go to the mailbag and answer a question about “missionary Baptists” from Ben in Lino Lake, MN.

נשׁיקה - So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord, and he buried him in the valley in the land of Moab opposite Beth-peor; but no one knows the place of his burial to this day. Moses was 120 years old when he died. His eye was undimmed, and his vigor unabated. DEUTERONOMY 34:5–7

Today on the Almanac, we remember Joan of Arc on the anniversary of her being put to death as a “relapsed heretic.”

Pastor Hiller Teaches On Luke 15:1-3 & 11-32

ישׁרון - "“But Jeshurun grew fat, and kicked; you grew fat, stout, and sleek; then he forsook God who made him and scoffed at the Rock of his salvation." DEUTERONOMY 32:15

Today on the Almanac, we examine the year 1453 and its significance for the modern age.

When a Gentile comes to Jesus with a request, Jesus is astounded by his faith. Christian faith understands Jesus' authority, but did the Jews understand that?

Today on the Almanac, we answer a mailbag question about the motto “In God We Trust.”