Lutheran Reflections

In this last episode before Lent, we focus on Psalm 51 and discuss how Lutherans should best understand the upcoming penitential season.

In this episode, we focus on the Psalm appointed for Sexagesima Sunday, which is Psalm 84. What role have the Psalms played in the worship life of the historic Church? Why are the Psalms still used in liturgical worship today? All this and more in this week's discussion.

This week, we take a look at both readings for the 5th Wednesday after Epiphany: 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 and Matthew 11:25–30. In both readings, we see why the Body of Believers is sometimes called "The Upside Down Church."

In this episode, we focus on the Gospel reading for the 4th Wednesday after Epiphany, which is Luke 9:57-62. How should we understand Jesus's words here? How does our understanding compare with the interpretations of the early church fathers and reformers? All this and more in this week's episode.

In this episode, we focus on the Gospel reading for the third Sunday after Epiphany, which is Matthew 8:1-13. In this section, we read about how Jesus healed two separate individuals. What do these people have in common, and why do we focus on this reading during Epiphany?

In this episode, we focus on the Epistle reading for the second Sunday after Epiphany, which is Ephesians 5:21-33. In what ways is marriage a reflection of Christ and the Church? What does it mean for wives to submit to their husbands? All this and more in this week's discussion.

In our first episode of the new year, we take a look at Matthew 2:1-18, which is a combination of the readings for Epiphany and the Feast of the Holy Innocents. We discuss themes from both commemorations, with special insight from a sermon of Leo I of Rome.

In our Christmas 2022 episode, we continue our discussion from last week on Luke 1:39-56, this time focusing on the Magnificat.

In our final Advent episode of the season, we take a look at Luke 1:39-56. How should we understand John the Baptist leaping for joy in his mother's womb? Can infants, or even the unborn, have faith? All this and more in tonight's discussion.

In our third Advent episode, we focus on the Old Testament reading for Gaudete Sunday, Isaiah 40:1-8.