Scripture (1599)
  1. The only point in being a Christian at all is if this message of the resurrected Jesus continues to be the solid ground on which you stand.
  2. This restoration is understood as a resurrection—restoration/return to the Land is equated with the resurrection to the courts of Heaven.
  3. It’s very beautiful and very cold, and you’re not allowed to touch anything. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther's Galatians commentary. This episode, the easiest way to get rid of Jesus.
  4. This text is chosen for Maundy Thursday and involves eating and drinking with God—in His presence, real presence. This is only possible with the shedding of blood.
  5. Jephthah makes an ill-advised vow to God before going into battle and then tragically fulfills it.
  6. Oh, he’s very popular... they all adore him. They think he’s a righteous dude. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther's Galatians commentary. This episode, self-righteousness, false virtue, and human works.
  7. Jesus tells a parable that is one of the toughest parts of the New Testament to interpret.
  8. Our God-given faith, despite our lack of sight, has made us sons and daughters of light who walk in the light even during dark times.
  9. Look to the crucifix. There you see God as God is, in Himself. You see God in action for you.
  10. In this text, Isaiah is quite explicit and reflects the suffering and disgrace this Servant will suffer as He faithfully does the will of God.
  11. Once again Israel ramps up its idolatry and God is not pleased and says He will not save them again and then does. How does law and gospel help us understand texts like this? When is God’s impatience a comfort to us? And we meet a warrior son of a prostitute named Jephthah.
  12. Luther moves pretty fast. You don’t stop and read carefully once in a while, you could miss it. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther's commentary on Galatians (1535). This episode, Jesus, jerks, COVID-19, and foxes.
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