Messiah's Upper Room Podcast

“But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery…” How was marriage, divorce, and adultery defined during Jesus’s time, and what did Jesus have to say about it all? What makes a man or woman a victim of adultery despite remaining faithful to their … Continue reading MURP 0011: Living the Life of the Beloved Pt09

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Pastor Otte and the class discuss issues of the heart and lust. Who or what do we consider as objects to satisfy … Continue reading MURP 0010: Living the Life of the Beloved pt08

“But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgement.” Jesus expands on the meaning behind the commandment “You shall not murder” by going into detail why we should resolve any disputes we may have with a fellow brother or sister, to reconcile with them, and … Continue reading MURP 0009: Don’t Let Anger Consume You

“But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgement.” Jesus expands on the meaning behind the commandment “You shall not murder” by going into detail why we should resolve any disputes we may have with a fellow brother or sister, to reconcile with them, and … Continue reading MURP 0009: Don’t Let Anger Consume You

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Are we as Christians good enough to follow God’s Law to the exact letter? How did the scribes and Pharisees interpret God’s Law in an attempt to quantify and qualify … Continue reading MURP 0008: Living the Life of the Beloved pt06

“You are the salt of the earth.” Pastor Otte and the class examine Matthew 5:13 to discuss the role of salt during the time of Jesus and why we, as his followers, are likened to this universal seasoning. Directly download the audio file here. Want to follow along with the class? Download the class notes … Continue reading MURP 0007: Living the Life of the Beloved pt05

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children off God.” What does it mean to be “pure in heart” so that we may see God? How may we see God? How may we become peacemakers so we may share God’s message with … Continue reading MURP 0006: Living the Life of the Beloved pt04

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” As we continue our series through the book of Matthew we study what it means to be comforted through the forgiveness of God, how we may use that comfort to forgive others, and how our … Continue reading MURP 0005: Living the Life of the Beloved pt03

Direct Episode Download Due to Easter Sunday, no Bible Class hour was held this past Sunday, but that won’t keep us from bringing a weekly episode to you! Please enjoy this interview with Pastor Otte as he talks about his spiritual walk through life, what influenced him to become a pastor, and how he strives … Continue reading MURP 0004: A Spiritual Walk With Otte

Direct episode download Join Pastor Otte and the rest of Messiah’s Upper Room Bible Class as we continue our lessons in the book of Matthew. We dive deeper into God’s claim to us as His “Beloved” who “Belong” to Him and how Satan may try to cast doubts on His claim. Want to follow along … Continue reading MURP 0003: Living the Life of the Beloved pt02