Today, Luke begins Jesus's story in a surprising place, not with the story of Mary and Joseph but with the story of Zechariah. Join the Pastors for a conversation about the priesthood, what it means, how it connects Jesus with the Old Testament prophets, and much more!

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In this episode of the Pastor Talk podcast, Michael Gewecke and Clint Loveall discuss the Book of James and its emphasis on being doers of the word, not just hearers. They reflect on the importance of humility, meekness, and practical Christian living and encourage Christians to take responsibility for their actions and strive to live out their faith in real and tangible ways.

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When beginning the story of Jesus, Luke begins with a story that sounds a great deal like the stories of Genesis. We are invited into the struggle of a righteous couple who cannot conceive. Elizabeth and Zachariah will become recipients of God's powerful restoration and their son will become one of the most important figures in the Gospel of Luke besides Jesus, himself.

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Kicking off the Lenten supper series in 2023, Pastor Clint and Michael begin a conversation about the health of the Church by identifying some of the growing challenges for the mainline church over the course of the last 50 years.

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Today we begin studying the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke. These first few verses, reveal how important witnesses are to Luke in his telling of the story and how integrally connected this story is with the book of Acts.

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Today we introduce the Gospel of Luke, its author, and its themes. The Pastors describe Luke as a historian who seeks to record the story of Jesus and the church, with a particular focus on the marginalized and the down-and-out. They also note Luke's emphasis on geography and his use of sophisticated language. In the end, Luke's Gospel is accessible and well-crafted, making it a good starting point for those interested in learning about Jesus.

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In this episode of the Pastor Talk podcast, Michael Gewecke and Clint Loveall introduce their new series for the Lenten season. Clint shares his reflection on Numbers 13, focusing on the story of the Israelites on the verge of entering the Promised Land, but who become discouraged when faced with challenges. The Pastors highlight the importance of remembering in this Lenten season that God is with us in difficult times and that we should trust in His faithfulness.

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Today the Pastors summarize their time in the book of Exodus, touching on themes such as God's relationship with the Israelites, the struggles and doubts of the people, and the importance of community. They also draw connections between Exodus and the New Testament, and emphasize the humility and gratitude that should come with faith. Be sure to return on Monday for the beginning of the next study of the New Testament Gospel of Luke.

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In Exodus 40, the Tabernacle is finally set up according to God's specific instructions, signifying the end of the book. The people of Israel started as a group with a place but no identity, and now they have a temporary place with the hope that this is not their final condition. The book of Exodus provides a metaphor of journeying by stages, reminding us that journeys are hard and that freedom is difficult, requiring choice, commitment, and perseverance. The people are free from slavery but are now free towards something that they will choose and move towards through discipline and perseverance.

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In this Bible study, the Pastors discuss the next few chapters of Exodus, which are mostly a repetition of the instructions given to Moses on how to make the tabernacle and its various components. They discuss the importance placed on the construction of the tabernacle and the sacred items, which is seen as a response of faithfulness to God. They also note that the language "as the Lord commanded" is used repeatedly, indicating that the people are following not just the law, but God's voice. The Pastors ultimately conclude that while buildings can be impressive, the true beauty of faith lies in the lives of people lived with gratitude, generosity, compassion, grace, and forgiveness.

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