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Three millennials sit down with Lutheran theologians to understand how Scripture is working in our lives. God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, sin, faith, forgiveness, Luther, and more are on the table as Mason Van Essen, Kiri Haugen, and Adam Guthmiller discuss each week's upcoming lectionary Bible passage with Luther House of Study's theologians to hear the context in and around Scripture before it's preached in church.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Ramifications of How-To Sermons | Mark 13:1-8 with Lars Olson & Dr. Chris Croghan

    Jesus and the disciples are back at the temple when the disciples exclaim, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” You might think this is the disciples admiring a beautiful church, but, as Lars Olson and Dr. Chris Croghan teach us, they’re admitting the church building is an idol for them. Christ continues to point out the idols the disciples, and us today, continue to put above him. And the disciples have the gumption to ask Jesus to give them a warning ahead ...

    28 min

  2. NOV 4

    Two Small Copper Coins | Mark 12:38-44 with Lars Olson

    Jesus warns his disciples of the scribes who walk around in long robes, like to be greeted with respect, and have the best seats at banquets.We ask Lars Olson, what’s so bad about wearing long robes and having good seats? He explains the scribes are using their position to gain admiration in every sphere of life at the expense of those they’re called to protect: orphans, the poor, and widows. Then a poor widow comes and puts two small copper coins in the treasury, and Jesus explains it’s...

    27 min

  3. OCT 28

    When God Extends His Benefits | Matthew 5:1-12 with Sarah Stenson

    Take a moment to answer this question to yourself: what is a saint?For All Saints Sunday, Sarah Stenson asks Kiri, Max, and Mason what we think a saint is, and we think it’s a path you’re on to become a better Christian. Sarah explains how this text gives us an understanding of what a saint is and who makes us a saint. Also, as you hear the Beatitudes, see if you notice yourself hearing them as instructions on how to live. CONFIRMATION Does your church have a confirmation class...

    30 min

  4. OCT 21

    The Truth Will Make You Free | John 8:31-36 with Dr. Chris Croghan

    To discuss the Reformation Day text the lectionary gives us every year, we welcome Dr. Chris Croghan back to Scripture First to discuss what is truth. Jesus says to his disciples, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."What does it mean to know the truth? Dr. Croghan quotes Martin Luther: the root of all sin is unbelief. Jesus isn’t the law to the woman who committed adultery. He was mercy. Everyone who...

    18 min

  5. OCT 15

    His Life As Ransom | Mark 10:35-45 with Sarah Stenson & Dr. Chris Croghan

    James and John ask Jesus to grant them to sit in his glory at his right and left hands. As you’ll hear Sarah Stenson and Dr. Chris Croghan teaches us in this week’s episode, they’re focused on what they want instead of what God wants. Instead of thy will be done, it’s my will be done. Jesus explains that whoever wishes to be first among you must be a slave to all. This Old World is King of the Hill; is this a new instruction? Should you be the biggest slave to get the most power? Je...

    27 min

  6. OCT 14

    A Quick Annoucement

    Support the showInterested in sponsoring an episode of Scripture First?Email Sarah at sarah@lhos.org or visit our donation page: lutherhouseofstudy.org/donate

    11 sec

  7. OCT 7

    What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life? | Mark 10:17-31 with Lars Olson

    A man asks Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Lars Olson explains how there’s one word that unlocks this man’s heart behind asking this question and why Jesus responds the way He does: and that word is “do.”Like this man, many Christians want a role to play in earning their salvation. They want instructions on how to be a good person. As you’ll hear Lars teach, instead of preaching the Gospel, pastors can end up softening the Law. But that’s not what Jesus does: He unl...

    35 min

  8. SEP 30

    Receive the Kingdom Like a Child | Mark 10.2-16 with Dr. Chris Croghan

    In this week’s lectionary text, Jesus addresses some of the most hot-button issues when asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”Dr. Chris Croghan turns the heat up on those who are nervous to preach this text because it might offend someone: the law actually divides people and today’s culture wars are about this law: love. Love doesn’t win. It creates tribes and divides people. You love the things that serve you. There’s no such thing as unconditional love. But that’s wh...

    33 min
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Three millennials sit down with Lutheran theologians to understand how Scripture is working in our lives. God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, sin, faith, forgiveness, Luther, and more are on the table as Mason Van Essen, Kiri Haugen, and Adam Guthmiller discuss each week's upcoming lectionary Bible passage with Luther House of Study's theologians to hear the context in and around Scripture before it's preached in church.

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    Luther House of Study
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    286
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