Rev. Dustin Beck studies Genesis 32:1-21 regarding how Jacob is again met with angels, the “saints and archangels” that will inhabit the new creation, trusting in God’s promises, Jacob’s gifts for Esau, and what Jacob thinks is happening next versus what God has in store for him.
Oratio: The Law and the Gospel
Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings.
Morning Prayer Sermonette: Luke 19:11-28
Rev. Rob Riebau gives today’s sermonette.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Unclean Gods are Powerless
Rev. Timothy Appel studies Genesis 31:25-55 regarding the beginning of the end of Jacob’s story, Laban’s genuine/hypocritical accusations against Jacob, mockery of idolatry, boiling over of tensions between Laban and Jacob, and how the LORD protects and even enriches His people in the midst of oppression.
Oratio: Saving Faith in Jesus
Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings.
Morning Prayer Sermonette: Luke 18:35-19:10
Rev. Dr. Adam Filipek gives today’s sermonette.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Magic, Miracles and Commandments
Rev. Harrison Goodman studies Genesis 31:1-24 regarding leaning into God’s gifts, how covetousness affects our daily bread, the 4th commandment and vocation to others, how Jacob is a type of Christ, and how to see Jesus in this text.
Oratio: Payment for All Sins
Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings.
Morning Prayer Sermonette: Luke 17:20-37
Rev. Brady Finnern gives today’s sermonette.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Wood and the Promise
Rev. Dr. Adam Filipek studies Genesis 30:24-43 regarding how this chapter fits into the larger Genesis narrative, what’s with the Divination, why Jacob’s prosperity matters for us, and why the sheep produce spotted and speckled progeny (and why that matters).