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  1. John 1:1–19 – Christmas Day (A)

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    12/18/22
    1 min
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    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.
    John 1:1–19 – Christmas Day (A)

  2. 283: Luther - It is true that the child was born of the virgin and is mine

    book
    12/16/22
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    It’s Addressed To You. Open It! In this episode, we discuss Martin Luther’s sermon on Luke 2 for Christmas afternoon. What’s the consequence of the “to you” and “for you” of Luke’s Gospel message for Christians?
    283: Luther - It is true that the child was born of the virgin and is mine

  3. Matthew 1:18-25 – Advent 4 (A)

    book
    12/13/22
    1 min
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of preaching the text we study Matthew's story of Christ's conception and birth.
    Matthew 1:18-25 – Advent 4 (A)

  4. Matthew 11:2-15 – Advent 3 (A)

    book
    12/05/22
    1 min
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    Today we talk about John's imprisonment and his doubts about Christ as the messiah.
    Matthew 11:2-15 – Advent 3 (A)

  5. Matthew 3:1-12 – Advent 2 (A)

    book
    11/28/22
    1 min
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    Today, we talk about the first encounter of Jesus with John the Baptist.
    Matthew 3:1-12 – Advent 2 (A)

  6. 279: Tim Keller - The Purpose of Christmas

    book
    11/24/22
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    They Call Me… Tim. In this episode, we discuss Tim Keller’s sermon, The Purpose of Christmas. Does it matter that Jesus’ birth is a historical fact? What’s the difference between an eyewitness account and a legend? What are we really preaching at Christmas, and why should anyone care?
    279: Tim Keller - The Purpose of Christmas

  7. Matthew 24:36-44 – Advent 1 (A)

    book
    11/23/22
    1 min
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    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.
    Matthew 24:36-44 – Advent 1 (A)

  8. No Compulsion

    book
    11/21/22
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    On this episode, Dr. Paulson discusses how sin and the devil are not compulsory forces.
    No Compulsion

  9. 277: Von Rad - The Prophet's Freedom

    book
    11/16/22
    6 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    God Doesn’t Do Prophet-sharing. In this episode, we discuss Gerhard von Rad’s explanation of a prophet’s freedom and lack of choice regarding his call and proclamation. What’s at stake for preachers, and all Christians, when God calls us to speak a specific word, to a specific people, at a specific time according to his decision?
    277: Von Rad - The Prophet's Freedom

  10. A Royal Ass

    book
    11/15/22
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Paulson continues to talk about Psalm 73 and man's will as a donkey.
    A Royal Ass

  11. A Servile Ass

    book
    11/07/22
    1 min
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Dr. Paulson outlines Luther's assertion that the human creature is a beast of burden. Paulson talks about what it means to be a servile donkey. Who is the donkey's master?
    A Servile Ass

  12. 273: Forde - The preaching and teaching of Jesus can only be handed on as the Word of the cross

    book
    11/02/22
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Did Jesus Have to Die For That Sermon? In this episode, we discuss Gerhard Force’s book "Theology is For Proclamation," specifically the focus and function of all Jesus’ preaching and how it defines Christian preaching in every generation.
    273: Forde - The preaching and teaching of Jesus can only be handed on as the Word of the cross