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One or Two Redeemed People? (Acts 13:16-43)
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Belgic Confession Article 17 teaches us that it is God who reaches down to pull man up. It is by God's gracious mercy that he seeks us out, gathers us together, and brings us to glory. So, is our God have one plan for Israel and another plan for the gentile Christians? How does one enter into heaven?…
The progress continues in the pilgrim story. Jacob goes away to his uncle’s house only to meet his match. HIs uncle is a more skilled trickster and schemer than Jacob. However, the Lord sustains Jacob only to wrestle with him. Why does the Lord wrestle with Jacob? Why is his name changed from “Supplanter” to ‘Wrestled and Prevailed?”…
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Your Kingdom not Our Kingdom (Matthew 26:1-16)
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Our Lord teaches us to pray, "Your Kingdom Come." This might sound easy for us and we should desire the Lord's kingdom. However, this request is easy to say, but tough to live out. Why is the Lord's kingdom so offensive? Why is it so hard for us to live out his kingdom?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
It is common for us to think that God is love. Love is certainly one of God's many attributes. However, our Lord says, "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated." How can the Lord say such a thing? What does it mean that the Lord hates?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
The progress continues in the pilgrim story. Isaac has two sons, and one son is sent away. This is not the apostate son, but the son of the promise. Has the Lord failed to uphold his promise? Is the Lord really going to build a kingdom or is his kingdom always going to have set back after setback? Why is Jacob’s tower so significant in light of Jac…
Peter states that promise is for you and your children. Does this mean that the promise is merely the promise of the Holy Spirit that is shown at pentecost? Is this a promise that goes before before pentecost? What passages could Peter have in mind to show that this promise is more than just pentecost? Ultimately, does this text imply that we are c…
The apostle Paul states that no one is righteous. How can Paul say such a dreary statement? How can man be in such a negative predicament? We can work our way out of this right? If we cannot work our way out of this mess then is there any hope? Is this something that is unique to Paul's skewed perspective or is Paul merely the messenger of this scr…
The Lord finally provides the promised heir to enter history. You would think that the story of redemption would be closed because the Lord has fulfilled his promise. However, the Lord endangers this promise by commanding the promised child to be sacrificed. Why would the Lord do such a thing? What does this sacrifice disclose to us?…
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The Humble and Powerful Gospel (Acts 28:23-30)
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Luke teaches that Christ is the messiah, he is the one to establish the promises of God, and ultimately to be the administrator of peace. So we conclude our series by turning to the last chapter in Acts. Paul is under house arrest because of the Gospel, rejected by the jews, and fails to convert the government leaders. How can we be assured that Ch…
There is no doubt that we are saved by the Lord's grace. However, how much grace does God give us to come to Christ? Does he give us enough to counteract the fall? Do we really need grace after Adam's fall? Or are we so fallen and depraved that without the Lord's grace overwhelming us we would never turn to him? How much of a gift is our faith at t…
The Lord goes beyond merely asserting a promise, and the Lord initiates a covenant where the Lord binds himself to secure his pilgrim people. So, why does Abram cut animals in half? Why does the Lord enter into what seems to be a second covenant in Genesis 17? What is the Lord communicating about the gospel for his pilgrim people already in Genesis…
Christ is the God Man who enters history to do his father's will. John tells us that Christ tabernacled among us. This means that Christ is God dwelling in the midst of his people in the flesh. If Christ is the tabernacle then why does Christ go to the temple? Why do Christ’s parents bring him to the temple? If Christ is the walking temple then why…
Joseph confronts his brothers after their scheme to manipulate Joseph to forgive them. The thought of God's providential care has not resonated within them. Joseph, has been betrayed in several ways, he has been exalted to a high position, and yet he does not seek to get vengeance on his brothers. Why is Joseph willing to move beyond his past? What…
Thank you for subscribing to our podcast. Enjoy this reading of Matthew as you gather together on this Christmas Day.By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
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The Humble and Exalted Christmas Story (Luke 2:1-21)
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The story of Christ seems to show that God is doing too little too late. It seems as if the Lord has not fulfilled his promises. However, as we look deeper in the story we find that Christ is the one who will overcome. Our problem as humans is that we do not live our lives in light of the Lord’s wisdom, but on the world’s wisdom. So, what in the st…
Last week we considered the fallen angels. This week we consider the angels who remain in glory. They have a purpose to serve the Lord, and the Lord's people. What does the story of Sodom and Gomorrah teach us about the righteous angels? What does this narrative communicate about the final judgment?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
The Lord does not forsake his promise. The Lord continues to work in the midst of his pilgrim people. There is a man called to the Lord, but this man is not able to have children. How is this man going to establish the victorious line of the woman? What gives us hope that the Lord will prevail?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
Jude warns the church that judgment is coming. He appeals to Israel being brought out of Egypt, he appeals to Sodom and Gomorrah, and sandwiched between these events he reminds us that the Lord is judging the angels. What does it means that God holds these angels in chains? Are these angels who are part of a super race?…
When we talk Christmas we think of Christ's entrance into history. This would be one of one of the obvious reasons for Christmas. However, there is another child who is born in time. This is the child who prepares the way for Christ. Why does the story of Christ have a delay? Why does Luke delay the birth of Christ and first communicate John's birt…
The tower of Babel is a sinful act devised by a rebellious mankind. Does this mean that it is wrong for us to build? Are towers and sky scrapers necessarily evil? What makes the tower of Babel so wicked? Why would we call this tower the Devil’s Tower?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
Mary does not give praise to herself even though Elizabeth is honored to have such a person in her presence. Mary turns her attention away from herself and to the Lord. What is the Lord doing through this child? Why should we follow Christ when his ministry begins in such humiliation? What is Luke teaching us about Christ's humiliation and exaltati…
Christ promises that he will send his helper. It is encouraging to know that Christ's return to heaven does not leave us as orphans. How can we be sure that Christ's teaching will resonate within us if Christ is in heaven? Why does Christ have to go away? How can we be sure that Christ’s work will accomplish its redemptive goal when he says the fat…
The Lord told Noah to go into the ark and now Noah walks out of the ark. The Lord washed this creation while delivering his pilgrim through the ark. This testifies to the ultimate triumph of God’s pilgrim people. So, if Noah walked out the ark as God’s triumphant pilgrim why do we feel like we lack victory? Why are we still on a pilgrimage? Where i…
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God’s Radical Standard (Matthew 25:31-46)
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Christ is facing the cross, and setting into motion the events promised in Matthew 24:1-13. We may still wonder: am I in Christ's kingdom? Does kingdom entrances mean that we have to take 2 million or 5 million dollars and double the amount? Is God going to send us away if we do not seem righteous enough? How do we know if we are members of His kin…
The Lord tells us to be thankful. There is no doubt that we should be thankful. God is God, he is the king who rules over all. We should desire to be thankful to God just because He is God, but what reasons does the Psalmist give for us to be thankful to God?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
The Lord is grieved that he has made man upon this earth. The Lord sends a flood to wash away sin. What is the comfort in knowing that God will judge and redeem? How can we be a soothing people unto our God?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
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Christ’s Kingdom Commission (Matthew 25:14-30)
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The master gives talents to the servants who manage his house. It would seem that the one who is very cautious would be the most praised, but that is not the case. Why is the cautious servant rebuked? What are these talents? What does this teach us about the kingdom?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
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Born in the Fullness of Time (Galatians 4:4)
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The promise that Jesus will enter history is not just a New Testament promise. The Lord promises at the exit of Eden that Christ will enter into history taking on the flesh. God binds himself in a covenant to Abraham that Christ will enter into history. This is a wonderful promise, but why is this promise necessary?…
The Lord promises to prevail, but it seems that history contradicts this promise. The family that exits eden is hopefully going to have harmony, unity, and a homogenous existence. However, this is not the case. Adam and Eve have two sins only to have one die at the hand of another son. Will the Lord prevail? Can the Lord triumph? Will the Seed of t…
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Christ’s Cautious Call (Matthew 24:45-25:13)
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Christ’s judgment seems strange because the examples Christ gives are people doing the same exact thing. However, one person is saved while the other person is judged. What is the standard? How can we be sure that we will make it through the final judgment? How do we know if we are insiders?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
The doctrine of the trinity is a fascinating doctrine. We teach that God is one God and three persons. How can God be one and three at the same time? Why would we want to teach this doctrine if it is so complicated? Why is this doctrine necessary for us to believe as a church?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
The reptile rebel tempts the creatures to destruction. They think that they will become triumphant kings over the one true king only to find that they are confined to destructive despair. Will the Lord be able to overcome this death despair?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
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A Certain, but Concealed Coming (Matthew 24:36-44)
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Christ warns that one will be taken while another is left behind. Christ mentions Noah’s flood with people going about their day to day lives. Christ mentions something about a thief who steals at an unexpected time. What does Christ mean by all this? Does this mean that there is some sort of secret rapture? Is it sinful to live a peaceful and quie…
Christ makes the promise that he will be with us until the end of the age. How can Christ deliver on this promise when Christ is up in heaven and we are down here on earth? How can the incarnation teach us about the significance of the trinity, and God's desire to redeem?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
The Lord places a guarding angel with a flaming sword guarding the tree of life. Why does the Lord guard this tree? What does this sword mean? How does this scene call man to love and honor the living God?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
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"Walking in the Light" (1 John 1:5-2:6; LD 1)
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Christians are called to be informed by the light of God. How does the light of God give us comfort? How does it empower us in our struggle through this world and against our own sin?By Mr. Norman Paran
Mr. Paran reminds us that suffering is part of the Christian life. What is the hope in the midst of this suffering?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
Man is created in the image of God and placed in the garden of eden. This might not seem all that significant in terms of man’s pilgrimage on this earth, but it is significant. So, what does man created in the image of God in the garden of Eden tell us about our Christian pilgrimage?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
The Apostle Paul is in a position to defend his faith once again. He has an opportunity to defend his faith, and so what does Paul say? Where does Paul put his assurance and confidence that the word of God is true? What is our assurance and confidence as we live out the gospel in Christ?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
Christ is clear that life in the Kingdom is not always going to be easy. In fact, we will face trials, struggles, and hardships. The promise is that there is going to be a day when those hardships come to a conclusion, and Christ will come again. How do we know when Christ returns? Will this be something that is visible and public?…
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Abominations and Desolations (Matthew 24:15-28)
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Christ continues to teach about Jerusalem's coming demise. He uses the language of Daniel to describe the downfall of this city. Why does Christ refer back to Daniel? What do we learn about the "strong covenant" in the 70th week? Why does the temple need to be destroyed?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
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Discerning our Tradition (2) (Art. 5, 6 2 Timothy 3:15,16)
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The word of God is the power and means God uses to call his people. If this scripture is written by men and inspired by the Spirit how do we know that the books of the Bible we have are true? Our confession says that we do not embrace the apocrypha, but it does not forbid us from reading it. How do we view these apocryphal writings, how do we know …
We summarize what we learned from Romans 12. We reconsider Bavinck's quote regarding introspection and Christian growth. We consider this quote in light of Paul's exhortation not to be overcome with evil. How do we live this out? If we are to live as the Lord's servants how can we find joy, comfort, or even any freedom under such limitation?…
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Discerning the Tradition (Art. 4, 5; Acts 17:10-15)
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The apostle Paul is one who goes from place to place preaching the word of God or to be precise the canon of Scripture. As he preaches from place to place he encounters various agitators. Agitators in Paul's context are people who deny that Christ is the messiah. How can we be confident that Paul is really an apostle sent from God? How can we be co…
Christ is done interacting with the leaders of Israel. Christ returns at the end of the day to Bethany and stops at the Mount of Olives. Christ takes the time to instruct his disciples regarding future events. Some of these events will be in the immediate future and other events are those that are yet to come. What is the significance of Christ pre…
It may seem like that Romans 12 is teaching us that Christian life is taking hit after smack in the face without any reprieve. The thing to remember is that the Apostle Paul wants us to look at the big picture. We need to be assured that servanthood is not just meaningless suffering, but that our king does notice injustice. How can seeing the big p…
We need to remember that Christ's rebuke is not just an Israelite problem, but a human problem. Humans are broken, humans need grace, humans need the regenerative power of the Spirit. Christ is addressing a problem with people who do not think they need to be cleans from the inside out. In their mind they are moral enough. God wants us to obey his …
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Optional or Authoritative Word? (Exodus 31:18; Revelation 1:11, 19)
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The Lord is invisible, but he has not hidden himself. The Lord shows himself by His self revelation. The Lord leaves his signature in this creation, and the Lord gives us his word. While we as humans can never know God exhaustively we can still know God, and more importantly God knows us. So, if the Lord gives us his word how do we know that his wo…
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Long-Suffering Peacemakers (Romans 12:17-18)
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It is challenging to live out the gospel in a world that is not sympathetic to the gospel message. It is easy to cry out for justice now, but honestly where would we be without grace? If we are redeemed by grace, called to be the Lord's servants, then how do we live before the world?By Pastor Paul Lindemulder
