Pastor Otte and the Upper Room Bible Class continue their discussion on the Fifth Commandment and focus on what role anger plays when talking about sacredness of life. How may anger be an appropriate response for Christians? Can anger be an appropriate response? Explore the answers to these questions and more in this week’s episode. … Continue reading MURP 0041: Anger And The Commandment

The four words in this verse speak volumes throughout the Bible as Pastor Otte and the Upper Room Bible Class start to unpack the meaning and spirit behind the Fifth Commandment. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe … Continue reading MURP 0040: The Fifth Commandment

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room class talk about how we as Christians may apply the Fourth Commandment as it pertains to honoring employers or governments – even when employers make unethical demands on employees or governments limit religious liberties their people. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to … Continue reading MURP 0039: Honoring Employers And Government

“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” We are called to honor our parents, but what are some ways parents may exasperate children? Pastor Otte and the class dive deeper into the next part of our ongoing discussion of the Fourth Commandment. Directly download … Continue reading MURP 0038: Do Not Exasperate Your Children

Join Pastor Otte and the class as they continue their discussion on the Fourth Commandment, what are some extensions of authority, and how authority exercised responsibly within the family earlier in life can teach us how to interact with those in positions of authority later in life. Directly download the audio file here. Download the … Continue reading MURP 0037: Authority, Honor, And Respect

Pastor Otte and the class begin the Fourth Commandment and what it means to “honor your father and your mother.” Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page on your favorite podcast app!

Pastor Otte and the class conclude the Third Commandment by discussing how the Sabbath helps us prepare for our week of service by giving us spiritual rest. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this … Continue reading MURP 0035: Spiritual Rest

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room Bible class discuss how we may become too caught up with the definition of work that we may lose sight of God’s message through the Third Commandment. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure … Continue reading MURP 0034: The 3rd Commandment – Work And Rest

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room class discuss what the Second Commandment means by not taking God’s name in vain and how we may use God’s name respectfully. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through … Continue reading MURP 0033: The 2nd Commandment

Pastor Otte and the class conclude their study of the First Commandment. If we reject God, who do we replace God with in our lives? How can we witness to others about the hope that God gives us? What can we do to engage and converse with others of different beliefs? Find out the answer … Continue reading MURP 0032: Intergenerational And Cultural Belief