Martin Luther's Evening Prayer
"An Unchanging Faith for Changing Lives" describes the message of God for us in the turmoil of the 21st Century. This faith is taught at St. John's Lutheran Church of Taylor, Michigan, and other congregations of the Lutheran church-Missouri Synod. Rev. Dr. Richard Zeile, Pastor at St. John's, applies the Word of God to our everyday experiences. God's LAW always accuses, but God's GOSPEL shows where grace can be found, through Jesus Christ who died for our sin, but rose that we may have eternal life.
Episodes
391 episodes
I Corinthians 6:12-20 Flee Sexual Sin
Dr. Zeile presents St. Paul's instructions to the Corinthian Church, a seaport notorious for its sex trade. The particular nature of sexual sin, that it affects the body and becomes part of the individual, presenting memories that invite the si...
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31:08
Psalm 9 in Three Classic English Translations
Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims version.
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8:37
Mark 10: Marriage
After the John 2 account of the wedding at Cana where Christ performed His first miracle of turning water into wine, the children's choir sings "Father I Adore You." Dr. Zeile explains the Christian understanding of marriage declared by Christ,...
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28:09
Psalm 8 in Three Classic English Translations
Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims version.
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4:07
Psalm 7 in 3 Classic English Translations
Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims version.
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7:44
Acts 5:12-20 Signs and Wonders
After the rehearsal of the Decalog (Ten Commandments), Confession of sins, and Kyrie, Dr. Zeile discusses the role of signs and wonders in the early Church and whether they are a part of our life today. The favorite hymn "I've Got Peace like a ...
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28:50
Luke 24:1-12 First Easter Perspective
After a choral anthem, "Christ is Risen from the Dead," Dr. Zeile shares the perpsective of those followers of Jesus on the first easter where the resurrection came as a complete, unbelievable surprise. The Rite of Adult Confirmation and ...
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29:53
Mark 9: Only By Prayer
Bells, the hymn "Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasures Eternal," Confession with Absolution, the Introit, collect prayer, and Isaiah 55 reading leads into Dr. Zeile's meditation on the evil spirit who attacked a boy. The apostles were unable to c...
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29:08
Mark 7: Messianic Secret
Why does Jesus sometimes tell people to be silent about Him? What's He hiding? Dr. Zeile's meditation on the Messianic Secret explains the Church's understanding, and its relevance in the life and witness of the believer. The hymn "Before Jehov...
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28:59
Luke 16: Regret
Dr. Zeile meditates on the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus and reflects on the experience of regret.
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28:13
Psalm 27 in 3 Classic English Translations
In this Librivox recording Dr. Zeile reads Psalm 27 in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims version.
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8:27
Mark 6:54-56 "On the Fringe"
Mark describes Christ's ministry on the fringes of the Jewish settlements and of the fact that those who touched the fringes of His garment received power. The Lord's reach beyond the familiar, safe, or conventional is the subject of Dr. Zeile'...
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28:06
Psalm 70 in 3 Classic English Translations
Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.
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3:31
Psalm 6 in 3 Classic English Translations
Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.
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4:25
Mark 5: "Hidden Sin"
Dr. Zeile's meditation on the Woman who touched Jesus' garment and found healing points to the power of the Gospel in creating faith, and the importance of connecting with Jesus to receive the Spirit for faith and healing. This message is accom...
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29:33
Psalm 5 in 3 Classic English Translations
Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.
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6:18
I Kings 3: The Gift of Wisdom
Solomon realized that he had some big shoes to fill as successor to King David. When God appeared to him in a dream and invited him to make any request, Solomon asked for wisdom, an understanding heart, in order to serve God's people. Free from...
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28:29
Psalm 4 in 3 Classic English Translations
Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.
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4:21
Mark 10: Trade-offs
After confession & absolution, Introit, Kyrie, collect, a reading from Hebrews is a meditation on Jesus' teaching regarding what to give up and what is to gain by the kingdom (rule) of God in your life. The classic hymn "Jesus Priceless Tre...
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29:09
Psalm 3 in 3 Classic English Translatio
Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.
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3:47
Ezekiel 37 The Spirit Gives Life!
Dr. Zeile expounds Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones, pointing to the Divine work of the Spirit of God, "the Lord and Giver of Life," as the Nicene Creed declares. This is followed by the Ash Wednesday Communion celebration and the hy...
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28:52
Psalm 2 in 3 Classic English Translations
Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.
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5:17
Psalm 1 in 3 Classic English Translations
Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.
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4:30