Episode 297 - Be Strong and Courageous

Because we use it so often, it is good to know more about the Apostles' Creed. Martin Luther College Professor Nick Schmoller is here to help us understand this treasured confession of the Christian faith. 

Jesus is the vine and his followers are the branches. Those words are from John 15. That chapter is filled with teachings from Jesus prior to his arrest. Our guest is Professor Keith Wessel from Martin Luther College. 

One of the great metaphors of Scripture is before us this week: Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Professor Daniel Balge, Martin Luther College, is our guest. 

This week we have a guest who greatly appreciates the book of Jeremiah. Professor Paul Koelpin from Martin Luther College will take us through the first chapter of the longest book in Scripture. 

Three guests are here to talk about Scripture's use of the light metaphor. President Earle Treptow from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Pastor Mark Gabb from WELS Home Missions, and Pastor Clinton Kreuziger from St. Andrew will each reflect on a unique use of this beautiful metaphor: the Word is light, we are light, and Jesus is light. 

This week we discuss a fascinating and revealing book by Dr. Stephen Geiger. The book, How the Bible Came To Be, offers you clarity on how your Bible became your Bible. Topics are origin, preservation, and translation. 

Judgment Day is coming. 1 Thessalonians 4 is a chapter that looks ahead and pulls away some of the mystery. Our guest that will help us take a look is Professor Joel Russow from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. 

God's words to Joshua prior to entering the Promised Land are words you too can cherish. Martin Luther College Professor Aaron Dolan is here to discuss. 

God most certainly has expectations for us while Jesus is away. That truth is the message of this Luke 19 parable. Dr. Stephen Geiger from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary is here to explain Jesus' Parable of the Ten Minas. 

God sent the apostles out to spread the word about Jesus, but the government ordered them to keep quiet about Jesus or else. What did they do? That is Acts 5. Seminary Professor Sam Degner is here to take us through this wonderfully inspiring chapter.