Today, as we read John 1:6–8 and 19–28, we can connect the message of John the Baptist to God’s presence among the Israelites wandering in the wilderness prior to entering the Promised Land. John, Christ’s herald, is not himself the light, but he will eventually baptize the light, Jesus. This begins Jesus’ ministry, at the end of which, He will die and rise again to open the gates of heaven.
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When we use the expression “take my word for it,” we are asking another person or group to trust that what we are saying is true. More specifically, we are asking this person or group to...
The Greek title “Book of the Twelve” (dodekapropheton) describes [the last twelve] of the Latter Prophets in the Hebrew canon. Jesus son of Sirach perhaps referred to this title when he...
In college, I attended a Bible study hosted at a pastor’s home. One week, he said our homework was to make a list of our biggest questions about faith, and we’d discuss them and seek...
I grew up reading comic books (often when I should have been studying). I was fascinated by the heroes, stories, art, and action. Back then, you could buy comic books at the grocery...
24:22On this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Pastor Chris Kennedy joins host Elizabeth Pittman to preview his newest book, Unfailing: God’s Assurance for Times of Change. Pastor Kennedy
The first book of the New Testament begins in a manner similar to the first book of the Old Testament: focused on genealogy (cf Matthew 1:1–17; Genesis 5). Matthew sketches for us a human...
The United States enjoys what is largely a free-market economy. Those entering and competing in the free-market economy vie for the attention of the consumer and do so, in part, with...
God speaks through Malachi to rebuke His people for their unrighteousness, specifically the priests for their failure to fulfill their duties and to those marrying foreign idolatrous...
When working with couples in premarital counseling, we study a range of topics germane to wedding and marriage, such as finances, children, in-laws, chores in the home, expectations, and...
When Zechariah was prophesying, the people of Judah were standing amidst the destruction of their once glorious city. With no city and no temple, the people of Judah had no hope; they...
In this psalm, after the Israelites had been exiled in Babylon for seventy years, we see God’s restoration of His people—not merely restoration from exile but foreshadowing our spiritual...
The Books of Wisdom and Poetry are commonly used as guides for the lives of the Israelites in biblical times and us today....
The day of the Lord is a permeating theme in Zephaniah. Zephaniah recorded God’s warning to Judah and Judah’s enemies about His coming judgment. However, God also assured Judah that on the...
1:59How do the concepts of vice and virtue fit into Lutheran understanding? Pastor Michael T. Fieberkorn explores how Martin Luther used the language of vice to describe sin and virtue as qualities the Ho
When I was eleven years old and in sixth grade, my mom took me to an informational meeting at church regarding Boy Scouts of America. Attendees discussed the idea of organizing, or I...
0:40Pastor Michael Fieberkorn shares warm Christmas blessings. His new book, Battle of the Soul: Luther Reforms Vice and Virtue, shows how God uses the Gospel to overcome unbelief in our lives - a fitting
0:33Prepare your hearts and minds theologically for the celebration of our Lord's birth with Pastor Michael Fieberkorn's new book, Battle of the Soul: Luther Reforms Vice and Virtue. Gift this book to yo
0:38"May He fill your heart with joy as we celebrate the birth of our Savior!" This Christmas greeting is from author Christopher Kennedy. Pastor Kennedy's most recent book, Jesus Said What, which provide
1:00Celebrate the light of Jesus' salvation Christmas this season and beyond into our vocations of family, church, and state with Pastor Alfonso Espinosa's new book Faith that Shines in the Culture. Gift
