We go back to Germany and see the efforts of Martin Bucer to bring about an agreement with the Lutherans.  His efforts are tireless and thankless.  And in that, there is a great lesson for us about our attitude as we go about the work of Jesus. 190628_001

As we continue our walk, we are walking into the mountains of France and French speaking Switzerland where the Reformed faith bloomed prior to the Reformation.  We follow Farel as he takes the gospel to Geneva, and to groups who already had it. 190611_002

Wibrandis Rosenblatt sometimes known as the wife of the Reformation, sometimes the widow of the Reformation, serves as a good reminder that those who followed the Reformation were not all men, but still worthy of praise. 190607_003

Pilgrim Talk gathers the gang again to talk about James 1:26-27, set the table for chapter 2, and play a little Jeffersons.  Listen to the discussion on undefiled religion before God and what James is saying to us today. 190530_002

The freedom to preach God’s word is at stake at the beginning of the time of Bullinger.  Part of the backlash against Zwingli was a backlash against preaching regarding things of the state.  The City council had a rule, but would Bullinger agree?  What happened and why is it important for today? 190530_001

May everyone have a good Memorial Day.  In keeping with the day, no James, but some thoughts on 1 John 3:11-18.  Love and laying your life down and what that reminds us of as Christians. 190527_001

The despair and trouble caused by the death of Zwingli are providentially addressed by God in the arrival of Henrich Bullinger on the scene.  And that helps fix the problem in Basel as well.  The Lord saves the Reformation. 190527_002

The tragedy of 1531 is used by God to turn it into the triumph of 1532.  We see that begin with the tragedy of Wolfgang Capito and how he ends up in Bern for the Synod of Bern 1532 to deal with the problems that existed there.  You don’t want to miss this marvelous work! […]

The gang is not here, so we turn to Calvin and we take another look at being slow to wrath and the Righteousness of God. 190513_001

The critical year of 1531 continues to see tragedy in the Reformed church.  Oecolampadius joins Zwingli in the church triumphant and Bern falls to pieces.  See how God works in this time of trial. 190510_001