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Leviticus 4-5:13 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: What are sin offerings?

September 17, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB

Rev. Gregory Alms of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Catonsville, MD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 4-5:13. Sin needs forgiveness. We often speak about sins of commission or omission. There is a tendency to try to justify unintentional sins as opposed to the ones we knew what we were doing. Whether it was the high priest, congregation, leaders, common people, and anyone who sins---there must be atonement. In God’s grace, He gives instructions on how to receive forgiveness for A...

Leviticus 3 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: What are peace offerings?

September 16, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 3. Peace offerings acknowledge God’s grace toward His people. God provided cattle, sheep, and goats without blemish so that people would be able to know that He was a God of peace. This offering was not only a sacrifice to the LORD, but served as a meal for the Levites and priests. The LORD reminds all of us that we are together as one in Christ---the meal points u...

Leviticus 2 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: What are grain offerings?

September 15, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz, Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 2. God’s depth of care for his people is evident with the grain offering. He provides the simple gifts of grain, oil, frankincense, and salt so that His people would, in faith, offer a sacrifice to serve the priests and give thanks to Him. He asks the Israelites to give their firstfruits of their grain and in the same way the LORD...

Leviticus 1 — Be holy as the LORD is holy: What are burnt offerings?

September 14, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MB

Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Leviticus 1. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. The hymn, “Not all the blood of beasts” sums up Leviticus chapter 1 for us today, “Not all the blood of beasts On Jewish altars slain Could give the guilty conscience peace Or wash away the stain But Christ, the heav’nly Lamb, Takes all our sins away; A sacrifice of nobler name And richer blood than they.” L...

Introduction of Leviticus: You shall be holy, You will be holy, You are holy.

September 13, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

Rev. Dr. John Kleinig, professor emeritus of Australian Lutheran College, Adelaide, SA and author of the Concordia Commentary on Leviticus joins Rev. Brady Finnern to begin our study on Leviticus. Find this Concordia Commentary at cph.org/p-681-Leviticus-Concordia-Commentary.aspx. “Why would you study Leviticus?” many of us ask. Yet, as we begin this new study of a commonly unknown book we learn of the main focus: “God’s holiness given to His people.” God calls us to holiness, promises holin...

Psalm 10. Keep praying saints: The wicked are no match for the LORD

September 10, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MB

Rev. David Boisclar of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 10. God allows us to lament. There are times in our lives that we feel abandoned by the LORD, alone, and in bitterness due to our life’s circumstance. The author sees the wicked prospering all the while the faithful seem to never get a break. In love, the LORD listens and reminds us who He is: “The LORD is king forever and ever.” “LORD God, thank You for allowi...

Psalm 9: Keep praying saints: Give thanks and remember His wonderful deeds

September 09, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

Rev. David Boisclair of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 9. We need a reminder to make sure we remember His blessings. David gives thanks to the LORD for His wonderful deeds, even when enemies are a constant threat. For us, we are to give thanks even when sin, death, and the devil surround us. He is a just God who is enthroned forever and will never forsake those who trust in Him. “Heavenly Father, help us to give t...

Psalm 142: Keep praying saints: I cry to the LORD and He is our refuge.

September 08, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Rev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church, Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 142. David was hidden in a cave and his spirit was faint. He prays out with complaints, trouble, and cries knowing full well that the LORD was his refuge, the One who delivers from prison, and God who is our portion in this world. We live in the reality that we believe, yet, we still struggle. The LORD gives us words to remember that in our loneliness and times of being faintheart...

Psalm 143. Keep Praying Saint: Remember the Days of Old and Stretch Out Your Hands to Him

September 07, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 79.6 MB

Rev. Dr. Jason Soenksen, professor of theology at Concordia University, Mequon, WI joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 143. We ask for the LORD to hear us and He does. Our spirit may faint and enemies pursue us, but we have the LORD on our side, our enemies are His enemies, and He delivers us. He nourishes us by His Holy Spirit like water to a parched land. He preserves us and allows us to be fully honest: “my soul fails”, “my spirit fails”, and “lest I be like those who...

Psalm 144. The LORD is my shield and my refuge.

September 06, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB

Rev. Stewart Crown, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, CA joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 144. We pray this psalm as when we are surrounded by chaos to be reminded of our hope in the LORD. David was the point man of reclaiming the truth for God’s people of the coming Messiah. He proclaimed this Christological prayer to remind people that not only will there be a new creation at Christ’s coming, but He is rescuing us from the evil one today and provides for ...

Hebrews 13:17-25: Speaking to us by His Son. Grace be with all of you—boy do we need it!

September 03, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MB

Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Minot, ND joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 13:17-25. The final instructions of the author to obey, submit, & pray for your spiritual leaders reminds us of the high calling our church leaders possess. Pray and encourage your pastor and other leaders to give His gifts and continue to faithfully serve. The author ends the epistle blessing the people by the Word with God’s grace. May we also bless each other in His name as we ...

Hebrews 13:1-16: Speaking to us by His Son: Let brotherly love continue

September 02, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Rev. Ben Meyer of Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburry, OH joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 13:1-16. Let brotherly love continue. We see the love of Christ who was brought outside the camp to sanctify us. From His love we extend mercy through hospitality, visits to those in prison, keeping the marriage bed pure, caring for our spiritual leaders, and bringing our praises to the LORD. All the changes and chances of life make these commandments seem overwhelming, but we remember that ...

Hebrews 12:18-29: Speaking to us by His Son: Draw near to the heavenly place of Christ

September 01, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Rev. Dan Eddy, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Beloit, WI, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 12:18-29. The author brings us back to Mt. Sinai to see God, without Christ, who even Moses feared. Yet, in Christ, we do draw near to a God not in fear of damnation, but a God who brings us to the heavenly places to receive His heavenly blessings of forgiveness. The shaking on Mt. Sinai shows us of the final “shakedown” at the end, but have joy, His kingdom in Christ can never be s...

Hebrews 12:1-17: Speaking to us by His Son: Do not grow weary, Lift up, & be strong—Christ takes your shame.

August 31, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Rev. Keith Lingsch of Grace Lutheran Church in Naples, FL, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 12:1-17. Jesus took our sin, shame, and hostility. Therefore, look to Him. Therefore do not grow weary or fainthearted. Therefore lift up your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees. Therefore make straight paths. He has called you sons, even though He disciplines us, He does it for our good and to share in His holiness. Therefore strive for peace, live a moral life, & receive the...

Hebrews 11:29-40: Speaking to us by His Son: Awaiting a better, heavenly country.

August 30, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MB

Rev. Shawn Kumm of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Cody, Wyoming joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 11:29-40. By faith in Christ we move forward. The author ends chapter eleven by highlighting the “heroes of the faith”, well-known or short-lived in the Bible and connects us together to the LORD. Gideon had the victory. Samson died. David was immoral. Rahab was a prostitute. Some were resurrected. Some were persecuted. We are together knowing that He there is a heavenly, better coun...

Hebrews 11:13-28: Speaking to us by His Son: Faith in the promise

August 27, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

Rev. Sam Powell of Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Jefferson City, MO joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 11:13-28. Without faith it is impossible to please God. The patriarchs and matriarchs were strangers on this earth waiting for a Messiah, we can feel the same realities as we wait for Jesus’ second coming. We wait like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses in this broken world for the Messiah to come, knowing that He not only knows us but is not ashamed of us by preparing ...

Speaking to us by His Son: Same faith as Abel, Abraham, and Sarah

August 26, 2021 17:33 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Rev. Dave Hinz of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the great chapter of faith, Hebrews 11. “It’s a great time to be a Christian.” The author reminds the Hebrews that there is always hope, although many of the promises are not seen, our LORD has worked faith in the saints and they lived in that faith. He has worked that same Christ-centered faith in you and He helps us to live like Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, & Sarah. To have faith in Christ is to ...

Hebrews 10:19-39 - Speaking to us by His Son: Gather Together in Confidence and Hope

August 25, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Rev. Benjamin Dose of Zion Lutheran Church, Arcadia, IA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 10:19-39. We all desire our loved ones to be confident. The author shows the Hebrews what it means to be confident as Christians: Christ has washed you clean by His blood and invites You near. This hope leads us to be with other Christians around His gifts in worship and to hold fast to Him through trial. Go to church, saints of our LORD, for the Day is drawing near. “Lord God, by the curtai...

Hebrews 10:1-18-Speaking to us by His Son: Christ is THE final sacrifice

August 24, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of “Wrestling with the Basics” joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 10. Jesus has done it all. You have been sanctified, made holy, by the final, once and for all sacrifice of Christ and He remembers our sins no more. The author repeats himself with this message throughout the book because we forget it! “Lord Jesus Christ, by Your final sacrifice I am holy and accepted by God the Father, fill us with this grace so that we may rest in Your unending peace ea...

Hebrews 9:11-28-Speaking to us by His Son: His blood gives you a clear conscience.

August 23, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

Rev. David Boisclar of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 9. A clear conscience is like looking through a clear window so that we see what is really outside. A seared conscience is like looking through a fogged up window where we can not see the full picture. By the blood of Christ, our High Priest, He gives us a clear conscience to fully see the love, grace, and forgiveness in Him. “Lord God, in You we know that Christ is ou...

Hebrews 9:1-10: Speaking to us by His Son — God meets us in Christ, not the tent.

August 20, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

Rev. Nabil Nour of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, SD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 9:1-10. The author brings us back to the Tabernacle to show us Christ. As it has been said, “The Old Testament concealed—New Testament revealed.” Jesus says “I am the bread of life”, “I am the Light of the World”, “the temple”, and “this is my body and blood.” We hear these words and better understand that the bread of presence, the washings, the lampstand, the mercy seat, the sacrifices...

Hebrews 8: Speaking to us by His Son: The High Priest serves from the heavenly tent.

August 19, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 8. When we speak of Jesus sitting at the right hand of God in the apostle’s creed we are reminded that He is all powerful and all things are under His feet. The author emphasizes that Christ is in heaven in order to serve us as our “heavenly liturgist” in the REAL heavenly tabernacle. The earthly temple, tabernacle, and priests are only a shadow of what was to come....

Hebrews 7:18-28: Speaking to us by His Son — He is our guarantee, high priest, intercessor, and perfecter.

August 18, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Rev. Bruce Timm of Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Cloud, MN joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 7:18-28. We all want a “life-time, money-back” guarantee on any product we purchase. We don’t trust that anything can last forever so at least we know that we will have a replacement at no cost to us. The author presents Jesus not only as a greater and better covenant than the Law given at Mt. Sinai, but the holy, innocent, unstained, highly exalted High priest as a guarantee for your ...

Hebrews 7:1-17: Speaking to us by His Son: Our king and High Priest

August 17, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

Rev. Derek Waffel of Christ Lutheran Church in Pascagoula, Mississippi joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 7:1-17. Jesus is like Melchizedek? Who is that? In Genesis 14 we receive only four verses concerning the priest & king Melchizedek, but the author of Hebrews uses these verses to nail us to the ground concerning hope. Is our hope in genealogies, circumcision, or the Law? Or is our hope in the LORD and His full work of salvation in Christ? Jesus is unique--appointed to be our Hig...

Hebrews 6: Speaking to us by His Son: Certainty and assurance is in Christ.

August 16, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB

Rev. Timothy Sims of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 6. It’s never too early to grow in Christ through repentance and the Word. There is never a time where we do not need to hear of the better things with a just God who never overlooks you in Christ. As God called Abraham with His promise, He calls us to be assured in the hope of the LORD. God is unable to lie, so we believe Him at His Word showing us Christ our forerunner who continues ...

Hebrews 5: Speaking to us by His Son: The source of our salvation.

August 13, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MB

Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 5. Jesus is our high priest. The high priest of the Old Testament was acting in relation to God on behalf of the people to restore their relationship with God. These sacrifices were not only continuous, but required him to prepare a sacrifice for himself. Jesus as THE High Priest made the FINAL sacrifice, He restores the relationship with the Father by humility to submi...

Hebrews 4: Speaking to us by His Son: In Him we have our rest.

August 12, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Rev. Dr. Brian Kachelmeier, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Las Alamos, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 4. We, like the receivers of this epistle, are restless and anxious people. We are reminded of Jesus’ words, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” We are able to receive the gift of grace from the LORD with confidence, not on our own merits, but by the merits of Christ. “Lord Jesus, keep us ...

Hebrews 3: Speaking to us by His Son: My Jesus is greater than Moses.

August 11, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 3. The author says, “Consider Jesus.” He does not use Jesus as a club, but gently points the Hebrews back to Christ by teaching. Teaching by comparing Jesus to Moses—clearly Jesus is better. Teaching by warning them concerning the danger of unbelief like the Israelites of old. He makes it very clear: The LORD is the builder and Moses was simply a steward. In the same way, we ...

Hebrews 2: Speaking to us by His Son: The payment of salvation has been made.

August 10, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 2. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. “Do not neglect this great salvation”, the author tells us. This salvation is manifested by God calling us brothers, even though we owe Him due to our sins. The author proclaims this salvation with the word “propitiation.” Propitiation is to make full payment. Christ has made the full payment for our sins. Th...

Hebrews 1: Today He has spoken to us by His son.

August 09, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MB

Rev. Dr. John Kleinig, professor emeritus of Australian Lutheran College in Adelaide, SA, Australia, and author of the Concordia Commentary on Hebrews joins Rev. Brady Finnern to begin our study of Hebrews. Find the Concordia Commentary on Hebrews at cph.org/p-30884-Hebrews-Concordia-Commentary.aspx. We often think of the benefits that we WILL receive in heaven, which is true. Yet, the author to the Hebrews emphasizes all the gifts of heaven that we receive now. Jesus, the Great High Priest,...

Psalm 8: How majestic is Your name in all the earth.

August 06, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church & School in Plymouth, WI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to pray and study Psalm 8. David directs people to sing of the majesty of the LORD. He gives thanks to the LORD as He looks at creation (stars, moon, sheep, oxen, beasts of the LORD, birds, and fish) and realizes the unworthiness of God’s love for him. The Holy Spirit also led David to point us to Christ, who was made lower than angels yet a King who shows us the greatest of His majes...

Psalm 7: Keep praying saints-The LORD is your refuge.

August 05, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MB

Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding of Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Myers, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 7. What is your refuge? To take refuge is to know that you are safe, the work has been done, and where we find comfort. David reminds us that our refuge is the LORD. He is a righteous judge, He is our shield, and although He could bring His wrath at any time, in love He has placed that wrath on Christ. We pray that He would take evil and our enemies from our lives and t...

Psalm 6: Keep praying saints: Our Lord is steadfast in love, even when your bones are troubled.

August 04, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

Rev. Matthew Wurm, pastor of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 6. God’s steadfast love is so great that He allows us to lament to Him, admit our weaknesses, and show our pain. David shows us the connection of body and soul that when one is struggling the other is affected. We are shown our relationship with the LORD is real. He knows what it is like to feel what we feel and addresses us not as a judge, but more as a merciful Fa...

Psalm 145: Great is the LORD

August 03, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v'Shalom in St. Louis, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to pray and study Psalm 145. Great is the LORD. David shows us how He is great. He is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, steadfast love, good to all, and has mercy on ALL. He calls us to speak this truth, not only of His grace, but also the consequences of a lack of faith. He assures us that He is near and will preserve us to love Him and love others. “O LORD, You are our King and exten...

Psalm 146: Trust in the LORD above all

August 02, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MB

Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 146. Praise the LORD because He is worthy of our trust. The LORD gives us words when we are able to praise the Lord. He is the one who gives salvation, gives life, keeps us in faith, provides for our needs, lifts us up, upholds the weak, and reigns forever. Our praise is not dependent on our circumstance, but our praise is because God keeps His promises. Today and the re...

Nehemiah 13: Remember me, O my God, Remember me.

July 30, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MB

Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, professor of Theology & Director of the Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to conclude our study of Nehemiah 13. Nehemiah’s main concern was the faith of God’s people. He fights the idolatry and injustice of the land Remember--call to mind and act. All the laws commanded in chapter 10 were already broken. For the sake of faith people he brings reform in dramatic ways, which is a reminder for us that there are time...

Nehemiah 12: The joy of Jerusalem is our joy.

July 29, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Rev. Dr. Michael Morehouse of Catalina Lutheran Church in Tuscon, Arizona joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to joyfully study Nehemiah 12. The LORD’s grace was upon real people in real time. The priests were gathered, the wall was being dedicated, the people purified, choirs were singing with jubilation, and there was great joy. The LORD likes order and chooses people to be placed in the right “office” to assure that people are protected and able to keep their eyes fixed on Him. We pray that the...

Nehemiah 11: Who is in charge in Jerusalem? Hold on tight—we will tell ya!

July 28, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Rev. Jeremy Loesch, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Grandview, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 11. Jerusalem needed leaders and the LORD provided: priests, Levites, temple servants, chiefs, musicians, and gatekeepers. Everyone had a role to play in order that the neighbor would be served and the gifts of the LORD would be received. The LORD grants us a willing spirit to serve where we are planted and continue to receive His gifts. “O Holy Spirit, open our eyes, e...

Nehemiah 10: We will not neglect the house of our God

July 27, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 10. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. All that the LORD has told us---we will do. We follow His laws out of faith. It is clear that the people of old had broken God’s commandments and after confession they re-establish their commitment to the LORD. These commandments are motivated by faith in a gracious and loving God knowing that the curse of ...

Nehemiah 9: Confession to a merciful God is good for the soul

July 26, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MB

Rev. Dr. Brian Kachelemeier, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Las Alamos, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 9. The Word does not come back empty. The Israelites heard the Word with joy and the LORD, who is holy, leads them to repentance and prayer. They recounted the works of the LORD and had a divine conversation with the LORD. In this recounting they confess sin and receive His mercy. What do we do? Sin. What does God do? Mercifully forgive. God gives-We receive. “...

Nehemiah 8: By the way, pastor, bring your Bible!

July 23, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MB

Rev. Dustin Beck, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 8. The wall is finished. A new day had begun. Now what? We ask this question often as Christians and we should follow the example of the Judeans: they demanded that their scribe and priest give them the Word. From these simple words the LORD brought rejoicing and a new life of worship. As we go through transitions, we pray for that same joy that may bring emotions, but it may no...

Nehemiah 7: We are getting the Israelite band back together!

July 22, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MB

Rev. Lucas Witt, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baltimore, MD joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 7. The wall is finished, but Nehemiah realizes that this was not time to relax. He established the offices of gatekeeper, singers, guards, and appointed Levitical priests to prepare for the coming of the exiles back home. There are many numbers and confusing names, but it reminds us that each person matters to God and He has called you by name---You are mine. “LORD God, the work...

Nehemiah 6: The unholy trinity of evil: lies, fear, and deception.

July 21, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MB

Rev. Clint Poppe of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 6. The unholy trinity of adversaries (Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem) do not want the wall to be built. They used every last strategy to make Nehemiah feel like his life was more important than the Word of God. This tactic can bring fear and if one is fearful they will not stay grounded in the LORD. Yet, Nehemiah is steadfast in faith by fighting accusations by the Word of God and pr...

Nehemiah 5: Be compassionate and generous as the LORD is compassionate and generous with you.

July 20, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MB

Rev. John Shank of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 5. God’s people were struggling with famine, finances, and slavery. Nehemiah saw the sinful oppression and called God’s people to repentance. However, he did not just use words, but as governor he provided for the people, even with serving people at his own table. The LORD calls us to be generous and compassionate to others as He, in Christ, extends generosity and compassion to us. “...

Nehemiah 4: God is fighting for you!

July 19, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Dr. Joel Heck, professor of theology at Concordia University in Austin, TX joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 4. The building of the wall is well underway. The wall revealed the tensions from the surrounding countries (Samaria, Asdod, Amon, and Arab countries). Nehemiah continues to be a servant leader by identifying needs, coming to the LORD in prayer, and preparing others for the realities (setting up guards and providing weapons for the workers). All of the strategies, pre...

Nehemiah 3: God’s restoration from shame

July 16, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

Rev. Ned Moerbe of Trinity Lutheran Church in Blackwell, OK joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 3. Nehemiah and God’s people started to build the wall. The wall was needed for the sake of protection from their enemies. At the same time the rubble of the old wall was a sign of shame for the past sins. To have the wall restored was a sign of God’s restoration, not only for the people of Nehemiah’s time, but our restoration as God covers our shame by robe’s of Christ’s righteousn...

Nehemiah 2: “The good hand of my God was upon me”

July 15, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MB

Rev. Tim Winterstein, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in East Wenatchee, WA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 2. The hand of God granted Nehemiah the opportunity to return to Jerusalem, gather timber, inspect the wall, and recruit workers. Although there was opposition it was God who made sure it was built. We are reminded that we give thanks to God for all His blessings and trust in His promises. Too often we can assume that what we have and accomplish is due to our hand, but it is...

Nehemiah 1: The Nehemiah driven life: Prayer

July 14, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Rev. Ben Meyer of Hope Lutheran Church in Sunbury, OH, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 1. Nehemiah hears the news that although the temple had been built over 70 years ago, his homeland was still in shambles. In his vocation as a cupbearer he has influence with King Artaxerxes, but he doesn’t first go to the king to plead the case. He first fasts and prays to the LORD. May He help us to do the same when we grieve and pray the way of Nehemiah which reflects Luther’s example ...

Psalm 147: Let us pray – “Praise the LORD—He Heals the brokenhearted”

July 13, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to pray and study Psalm 147. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. Why do we need a reminder to praise the LORD? God’s people were in exile, but now back in their homeland, the temple restored, and the wall rebuilt. In a certain sense, this is a call to repentance for us to be reminded to praise the LORD for He even knows the name of the stars, how would He not kn...

Psalm 148: Praise the LORD!

July 12, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MB

Rev. David Fleming, Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Grand Rapids, MI & Executive Director of Spiritual Care with Doxology, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 148. Praise the LORD. The Psalmist commands the angels, all creation, all creatures, and all nations to sing their hallelujahs because He has raised up the horn of salvation in our LORD Jesus. The Hallelujah psalms help us open our eyes to see His handiwork and to be strengthened by His majesty above e...

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