Messiah's Upper Room Podcast

MURP 0046: Two Questions

January 23, 2019 23:55 - 55 minutes - 52.6 MB

Two thoughtful, provoking, and honest questions spark a deep discussion within Messiah's Upper Room Bible Class as we continue our deep dive through the Sixth Commandment.

MURP 0045: The Righteous And Unrighteous

January 17, 2019 02:03 - 58 minutes - 55.5 MB

Join Pastor Otte and the class as we continue discussion the Sixth Commandment, who the righteous and unrighteous are, and how Jesus has washed, purified, and sanctified us through baptism and His sacrifice. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through … Continue reading MURP 0045: The Righteous And Unrighteous

MURP 0044: Biblical Principles

January 10, 2019 00:53 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Upper Room Bible Class continues with the Sixth Commandment. Pastor Otte and the class also discuss the differences between conservative and liberal biblical principles among church bodies. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page on your favorite podcast … Continue reading MURP 0044: Biblical Principles

MURP 0043: The Sixth Commandment

January 03, 2019 02:06 - 58 minutes - 55.4 MB

Pastor Otte and Messiah’s Upper Room Class briefly revisits the Fifth Commandment regarding vigilantism and capital punishment before diving into the Sixth commandment and how the Bible defines marriage and adultery. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page … Continue reading MURP 0043: The Sixth Commandment

MURP 0042: Celebrating Life And Granting Mercy

December 27, 2018 00:53 - 40 minutes - 38.8 MB

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room Bible Class conclude the Fifth Commandment with a discussion on how life is celebrated from the Fifth Commandment and how we are to be a neighbor to one another. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? … Continue reading MURP 0042: Celebrating Life And Granting Mercy

MURP 0041: Anger And The Commandment

December 20, 2018 01:18 - 42 minutes - 40.5 MB

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room Bible Class continue their discussion on the Fifth Commandment and focus on what role anger plays when talking about sacredness of life. How may anger be an appropriate response for Christians? Can anger be an appropriate response? Explore the answers to these questions and more in this week’s episode. … Continue reading MURP 0041: Anger And The Commandment

MURP 0040: The Fifth Commandment

December 13, 2018 02:34 - 55 minutes - 52.8 MB

The four words in this verse speak volumes throughout the Bible as Pastor Otte and the Upper Room Bible Class start to unpack the meaning and spirit behind the Fifth Commandment. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe … Continue reading MURP 0040: The Fifth Commandment

MURP 0039: Honoring Employers And Government

December 06, 2018 00:05 - 54 minutes - 51.7 MB

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room class talk about how we as Christians may apply the Fourth Commandment as it pertains to honoring employers or governments – even when employers make unethical demands on employees or governments limit religious liberties their people. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to … Continue reading MURP 0039: Honoring Employers And Government

MURP 0038: Do Not Exasperate Your Children

November 29, 2018 02:05 - 47 minutes - 45.4 MB

“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” We are called to honor our parents, but what are some ways parents may exasperate children? Pastor Otte and the class dive deeper into the next part of our ongoing discussion of the Fourth Commandment. Directly download … Continue reading MURP 0038: Do Not Exasperate Your Children

MURP 0037: Authority, Honor, And Respect

November 21, 2018 16:30 - 50 minutes - 48.2 MB

Join Pastor Otte and the class as they continue their discussion on the Fourth Commandment, what are some extensions of authority, and how authority exercised responsibly within the family earlier in life can teach us how to interact with those in positions of authority later in life. Directly download the audio file here. Download the … Continue reading MURP 0037: Authority, Honor, And Respect

MURP 0036: The 4th Commandment – Honor And Respect

November 15, 2018 00:56 - 36 minutes - 35 MB

Pastor Otte and the class begin the Fourth Commandment and what it means to “honor your father and your mother.” Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page on your favorite podcast app!

MURP 0035: Spiritual Rest

November 08, 2018 00:23 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Pastor Otte and the class conclude the Third Commandment by discussing how the Sabbath helps us prepare for our week of service by giving us spiritual rest. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this … Continue reading MURP 0035: Spiritual Rest

MURP 0034: The 3rd Commandment – Work And Rest

October 31, 2018 21:25 - 52 minutes - 49.5 MB

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room Bible class discuss how we may become too caught up with the definition of work that we may lose sight of God’s message through the Third Commandment. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure … Continue reading MURP 0034: The 3rd Commandment – Work And Rest

MURP 0033: The 2nd Commandment

October 25, 2018 00:29 - 54 minutes - 51.4 MB

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room class discuss what the Second Commandment means by not taking God’s name in vain and how we may use God’s name respectfully. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through … Continue reading MURP 0033: The 2nd Commandment

MURP 0032: Intergenerational And Cultural Belief

October 17, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Pastor Otte and the class conclude their study of the First Commandment. If we reject God, who do we replace God with in our lives? How can we witness to others about the hope that God gives us? What can we do to engage and converse with others of different beliefs? Find out the answer … Continue reading MURP 0032: Intergenerational And Cultural Belief

MURP 0031: A Jealous God

October 10, 2018 22:00 - 53 minutes - 50.6 MB

Join Pastor Otte and the class as they continue their discussion on the First Commandment, the benefits of organized religion, and why God is a jealous God. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this … Continue reading MURP 0031: A Jealous God

MURP 0030: Believing Is More Than Seeing

October 03, 2018 05:04 - 51 minutes - 49.2 MB

Pastor Otte and the class continue their discussion over the First Commandment. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page on your favorite podcast app!

MURP 0029: No Other Gods

September 26, 2018 23:35 - 55 minutes - 52.3 MB

Pastor Otte and the class begin their discussion over the First Commandment. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page on your favorite podcast app!

MURP 0028: Foundational Truth

September 20, 2018 00:01 - 53 minutes - 50.4 MB

This week Messiah’s Upper Room Podcast begins a new series over the Ten Commandments. Join Pastor Otte and the class as we learn what truths we can use as our foundation as we all navigate this world of confusion. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new … Continue reading MURP 0028: Foundational Truth

MURP 0027: Whatever

September 13, 2018 00:06 - 56 minutes - 53.1 MB

This week we are going back into the archives one more time to conclude our series on Philippians. Join Gina Lehrmann and the class as they discuss whatever is excellent and praiseworthy. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this … Continue reading MURP 0027: Whatever

MURP 0026: Rejoice in the Lord Always

September 05, 2018 23:14 - 47 minutes - 45.3 MB

This week, Pastor Otte and the class discuss what Paul means when he says for us to rejoice in the Lord and how we may continue to put our trust in God recalling the knowledge that His mercies are new every morning. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as … Continue reading MURP 0026: Rejoice in the Lord Always

MURP 0025: Stand Firm

August 30, 2018 02:17 - 49 minutes - 47.1 MB

Pastor Otte and the class discuss conflict, its nature, and what we should do when we find our Christian brethren in conflict. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page on your favorite podcast app!

MURP 0024: Shrewd As A Serpent, Innocent As A Dove

August 23, 2018 01:33 - 53 minutes - 50.9 MB

Join Pastor Otte and the class as we discuss mentorship, how to be wary of wolves in sheep’s clothing, and what it means to be as shrewd as a serpent and as innocent as a dove. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe … Continue reading MURP 0024: Shrewd As A Serpent, Innocent As A Dove

MURP 0023: Do Everything Without Grumbling

August 16, 2018 00:08 - 48 minutes - 46.4 MB

We go into the unreleased archives again on our series in the book of Philippians. This week, Pastor Otte and the class explore what is covered under “everything”, how grumbling about actions or situations may lead to resentment, and what we may do when we feel like grumbling ourselves. Directly download the audio file here. … Continue reading MURP 0023: Do Everything Without Grumbling

MURP 0022: Have Humility

August 09, 2018 00:16 - 45 minutes - 43.5 MB

We are digging into the unreleased archives to give a look into a series in the book of Philippians. Join Pastor Otte and the class as we discuss what it means to be humble, how Paul instructs to have humility like Christ, and how God may show us how to be humble in our lives. … Continue reading MURP 0022: Have Humility

MURP 0021: Beware of False Prophets

August 01, 2018 23:38 - 54 minutes - 51.7 MB

In the concluding episode of our “Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged” series, Pastor Otte and the class discuss what it means to enter through the narrow gate, how to discern people who bear good fruit from bad, why we should build our house upon the rock. Directly download the audio file … Continue reading MURP 0021: Beware of False Prophets

MURP 0020: Take the Plank Out of Your Own Eye

July 25, 2018 17:41 - 48 minutes - 46 MB

Guest speaker Gina Lerhmann leads the Bible study this week as we continue with part 18 of the Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged series. Join the class as they discuss how we should be careful about judging others, what it means to remove the plank from our own eye, how God means for us to be persistent when asking or seeking an answer, and much more.

MURP 0019: You Can’t Serve Two Masters

July 19, 2018 02:23 - 54 minutes - 51.5 MB

Pastor Otte is away on vacation this week, but we are blessed with guest speaker Richard Edwards to lead us in part 17 of our Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged series. Join the class as we discuss sources of anxiety in life, the cautions against trying to serve two masters, and … Continue reading MURP 0019: You Can’t Serve Two Masters

MURP 0018: Store Your Treasures in Heaven

July 11, 2018 23:42 - 53 minutes - 50.6 MB

Part 16 of our Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged Series: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Join Pastor Otte and the rest of the Upper Room Bible Class as we discuss what people may consider treasures, how we protect those treasures if we feel they are … Continue reading MURP 0018: Store Your Treasures in Heaven

MURP 0017: Forgiving Others Their Sins

July 04, 2018 18:48 - 59 minutes - 56 MB

Join Pastor Otte and the class this week during part 15 of our “Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged” series as we discuss the importance of being able to forgive others. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free … Continue reading MURP 0017: Forgiving Others Their Sins

MURP 0016: The Lord’s Prayer 2

June 27, 2018 17:45 - 51 minutes - 48.8 MB

Pastor Otte and the class continue their discussion of the Lord’s Prayer in part 14 of our “Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged” series in the book of Matthew. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this … Continue reading MURP 0016: The Lord’s Prayer 2

MURP 0015: The Lord’s Prayer

June 21, 2018 01:24 - 59 minutes - 55.9 MB

Pastor Otte and the class begin their discussion of the Lord’s Prayer in part 13 of our “Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged” series. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page on your favorite podcast … Continue reading MURP 0015: The Lord’s Prayer

MURP 0014: Pray in Your Room

June 13, 2018 18:15 - 46 minutes - 44.3 MB

We continue this week with part 12 of our “Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged” Series. How should we pray to God? What does the Bible warn us about when praying in public? Why should we pray to God when He already knows what we will pray about? Join Pastor Otte and … Continue reading MURP 0014: Pray in Your Room

MURP 0013: Love Your Enemies

June 06, 2018 20:09 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

In part 11 of our “Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged” Series, Pastor Otte and the class discuss what Jesus means when He commands us to “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”, and for us to “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” In this session, … Continue reading MURP 0013: Love Your Enemies

MURP 0012: Living the Life of the Beloved Pt10

May 31, 2018 01:08 - 34 minutes - 33.5 MB

“But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King.” Be impeccable with your word. Let your “yes” mean “yes” and your “no” mean “no.” … Continue reading MURP 0012: Living the Life of the Beloved Pt10

MURP 0011: Living the Life of the Beloved Pt09

May 23, 2018 21:01 - 48 minutes - 46.5 MB

“But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery…” How was marriage, divorce, and adultery defined during Jesus’s time, and what did Jesus have to say about it all? What makes a man or woman a victim of adultery despite remaining faithful to their … Continue reading MURP 0011: Living the Life of the Beloved Pt09

MURP 0010: Living the Life of the Beloved pt08

May 16, 2018 21:05 - 48 minutes - 46.5 MB

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Pastor Otte and the class discuss issues of the heart and lust. Who or what do we consider as objects to satisfy … Continue reading MURP 0010: Living the Life of the Beloved pt08

MURP 0009: Don’t Let Anger Consume You

May 10, 2018 18:41 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MB

“But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgement.” Jesus expands on the meaning behind the commandment “You shall not murder” by going into detail why we should resolve any disputes we may have with a fellow brother or sister, to reconcile with them, and … Continue reading MURP 0009: Don’t Let Anger Consume You

MURP 0008: Living the Life of the Beloved pt06

May 02, 2018 22:08 - 38 minutes - 36.7 MB

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Are we as Christians good enough to follow God’s Law to the exact letter? How did the scribes and Pharisees interpret God’s Law in an attempt to quantify and qualify … Continue reading MURP 0008: Living the Life of the Beloved pt06

MURP 0007: Living the Life of the Beloved pt05

April 25, 2018 20:22 - 45 minutes - 43.8 MB

“You are the salt of the earth.” Pastor Otte and the class examine Matthew 5:13 to discuss the role of salt during the time of Jesus and why we, as his followers, are likened to this universal seasoning. Directly download the audio file here. Want to follow along with the class? Download the class notes … Continue reading MURP 0007: Living the Life of the Beloved pt05

MURP 0006: Living the Life of the Beloved pt04

April 18, 2018 23:28 - 55 minutes - 52.5 MB

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children off God.” What does it mean to be “pure in heart” so that we may see God? How may we see God? How may we become peacemakers so we may share God’s message with … Continue reading MURP 0006: Living the Life of the Beloved pt04

MURP 0005: Living the Life of the Beloved pt03

April 12, 2018 02:36 - 55 minutes - 52.9 MB

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” As we continue our series through the book of Matthew we study what it means to be comforted through the forgiveness of God, how we may use that comfort to forgive others, and how our … Continue reading MURP 0005: Living the Life of the Beloved pt03

MURP 0004: A Spiritual Walk With Otte

April 05, 2018 21:15 - 50 minutes - 47.9 MB

Direct Episode Download Due to Easter Sunday, no Bible Class hour was held this past Sunday, but that won’t keep us from bringing a weekly episode to you! Please enjoy this interview with Pastor Otte as he talks about his spiritual walk through life, what influenced him to become a pastor, and how he strives … Continue reading MURP 0004: A Spiritual Walk With Otte

MURP 0003: Living the Life of the Beloved pt02

March 28, 2018 18:19 - 54 minutes - 51.4 MB

Direct episode download Join Pastor Otte and the rest of Messiah’s Upper Room Bible Class as we continue our lessons in the book of Matthew. We dive deeper into God’s claim to us as His “Beloved” who “Belong” to Him and how Satan may try to cast doubts on His claim. Want to follow along … Continue reading MURP 0003: Living the Life of the Beloved pt02

MURP 0002: Living the Life of the Beloved pt01

March 22, 2018 14:53 - 46 minutes - 44.1 MB

Direct Episode Download What does it mean to be “loved” and to “belong?” What does it mean to love like Jesus? How does God empower us to love others? This week we look to answer those questions and more. Want to follow along with the rest of the class? Download the MURP:0002 class notes here

MURP 0001: Sharing His Light

March 06, 2018 02:21 - 18 minutes - 18.7 MB

Direct Episode Download Hello and welcome to the first episode of Messiah’s Upper Room Podcast! Each week we will bring you into Messiah Lutheran Church’s Upper Room Bible Class led by Pastor Jim Otte. This is an introduction episode where we sit down and have a short interview with Pastor Otte to discuss what future … Continue reading MURP 0001: Sharing His Light

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