Lutheran Reflections

This week, we look at John 20:19-31 while discussing the role that visible signs play in the Christian life. Should we look for miracles to validate our faith? Is it right to demand evidence from God in order to believe as Thomas did?

In this episode, we discuss some of the misconceptions associated with Jesus's descent into Hell. Why and when did Jesus descend into Hell? What was he doing there? We answer these questions and more as we look at what Scripture has to say on this important topic.

In this episode, we conclude our reading of the passion narrative with Christ's death on the cross. We discuss various aspects of the atonement, along with a Good Friday reading from Cyril of Jerusalem.

In this episode, we continue reading the passion narrative, this time focusing on the trial of Jesus before Pilate and Herod. We discuss the Kingship of Christ, and Johann Gerhard's distinction between the Kingdom of Power and Kingdom of Grace.

In this episode, we continue our reading of the passion narrative, this time discussing the Sanhedrin trial of Jesus and the denial of Peter. We also discuss readings from John Chrysostom and Augustine of Hippo on the same topics.

In this episode, we continue our reading of the passion narrative, this time discussing Jesus's prayer in the garden of Gethsemane. We also read an excerpt from John Chrysostom on the same topic, with a focus on understanding the two wills of Jesus, both human and divine.

In this episode, we begin our reading of the events leading up to Jesus's death. We also discuss a reading from Augustine on Christ's example of humility.

In our first Lenten episode, we take a look at Luke 18:31-34 and read an excerpt from Martin Luther on the same topic. In this reading, Luther discusses the relationship between faith and reason, highlighting the difficulty of fully comprehending Biblical teachings before we see them realized.

In tonight's special episode, we join Pastor Bryan King as he leads the Ash Wednesday service at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Ottawa, Ontario. We will begin our regularly scheduled Lenten devotions on Wednesday, March 9th at 7:00pm ET.