FIRST WORDS

FIRST WORDS

By Matthew WaitReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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FIRST WORDS episodes

  • See and Take

    Pastor Matt reflects on Gensis 3 to show how the language of Adam and Eve taking the fruit is a template for thinking about all of scripture and our own lives.

    32 min
  • Matthew 5

    Pastor Matt reflects on what it means when Jesus says he is the fulfillment of the Torah and the Prophets in Matthew chapter 5.

    29 min
  • Micah 6

    Pastor Matt reflects on the book of Micah with a focus on the sixth chapter.

    23 min
  • Kingdom of Heaven

    Pastor Matt reflects on Matthew chapter 4 and the Kingdom of Heaven. This sermon is short because we had a special meeting after the service.

    10 min
  • Psalm 40

    Pastor Matt reflects on the importance of lament in the life of faith.

    27 min
  • Baptism of Jesus

    Pastor Matt reflects on the baptism of Jesus. He pulls from all three texts this week reflecting on Isaiah 42, Matthew 3, and Romans 6.

    30 min
  • Psalm 119

    Pastor Matt reflects on Psalm 119, the fulfillment of the Torah, and the desire that God has to be in relationship with his creation.

    25 min
  • John 1

    Our Christmas Eve service centered on John's Christmas message from John 1.

    The sermon begins with a comment about LSB 384, Of the Father's Love begotten. You can search LSB 384 and listen to it if you would like more context for the opening comments.

    13 min

About FIRST WORDS

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Originally started as a platform for brief devotions, this is now the home of messages delivered at First Lutheran and will typically feature our pastor, Matt Wait.