1. 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.
  2. In this episode of Preaching the Text, we discuss Christ's baptism by John in the Jordan River.
  3. This episode explores Matthew's account of the wise men visiting Herod having seen the star signaling the birth of Christ.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. On this episode of preaching the text we study Matthew's story of Christ's conception and birth.
  7. Today we talk about John's imprisonment and his doubts about Christ as the messiah.
  8. Today, we talk about the first encounter of Jesus with John the Baptist.
  9. 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.
  10. The Beatitudes aren't veiled Law, but pure gracious Gospel. Jesus tells us we are blessed when we are found in Him.