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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Mark 9:30-32 Afraid to Ask
Sometimes the truth is embarrassing. Sometimes the possibilities are unthinkable. Sometimes we can't accept what we've been told, so we are afraid to ask. Dr. Zeile discusses Jesus' disciples' reticence to confront the truth- that God's plan en...
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2 Timothy 1:9 Grace before the Ages Began
This Christmas service begins with Matthew 1 and the carol "Away in a Manger," then follows confession and absolution. The sermon hymn is "Thy Works, Not Mine," and the message points out God's gracious plan top save sinners through the giving ...
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Isaiah 61:1-3 Clothed in Salvation
This Advent service begins with the hymn, "Come Thou Long-expected Jesus," the penitential rite, Kyrie, collect, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5, and John 1:6-8,19-28. Then Dr. Zeile gives a meditation on the image "Clothed in Salvation," what Pau...
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28:49
Mark 6:34 Like Sheep without a Shepherd
Dr. Zeile's meditation on Christ's compassion on the lost reviews how the phrase "Sheep without a Shepherd" was used earlier in the Old Testament and what it means to us who wander in a confusing world. The Apostles' Creed and hymn, "The King o...
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Mark 7 LEGALISM
After the hymn based on John 3:16, Dr. Zeile discusses legalism. Often mistaken for an unfeeling application of law, it also encompasses the manipulation of the law through arbitrary definition or casuistry so that it reflects the will of men r...
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Mark 10:45 A RANSOM
After corporate Confession, introit, and Kyrie, Dr. Zeile explains the meaning of "ransom and the grim background of "redemption" in Hebrew history. The Israelites were vulnerable to raiders through much of their history who would pillage the f...
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27:43
Psalm 1: The Two Ways
After the hymn "Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus," and the Nicene Creed, Dr. Zeile discusses the theme of the two paths through life, one which leads to God and eternal life, and the other which leads to self-regard and death. This is followed by th...
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Exodus 16:2-3 Regrets
The end of the year is a time to reflect on what happened. What about regrets? Moses and Israel had regrets and Dr. Zeile's meditation on this theme is accompanied by the opening bells of the service, a classic pietist hymn "Jesus Lead Thou On"...
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Acts 4: No Other Name
What is in a name? It is the identity of the person. In the case of Jesus, it is the name that means "Savior" and no other name saves. This is why Christmas historically is a big deal. God Himself came into our world so that the world might be ...
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28:12
I Corinthians 1:3-9 Waiting for Christmas
The Blessing of the Advent Wreath, Kyrie, Collect, and readings from Isaiah 64 and Mark 11 accompany Dr. Zeile's message on this theme of waiting for the promise to be fulfilled. St. Ambrose classic hymn, "Savior of the Nations, Come" is also i...
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Matthew 21: Three Advents
In the season of Advent (which means "arrival"), we meditate on the Three Advents which pertain to Past, Future, and Present. Christ came in the past in fulfillment of the Old Testament promises of the Messiah, and we celebrate this on Christma...
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