Redeemer Radio

Lesson 9 of RPC’s Adult Class on the 10 Commandments. This lesson taught by elder Steve Welsh. NOTE - we unfortunately weren't able to get a recording of all 10 of the lessons in this series, only 3, 5, 8-10.

Lesson 5 of RPC’s Adult Class on the 10 Commandments. This lesson taught by elder Bruce Narveson. NOTE - we unfortunately weren't able to get a recording of all 10 of the lessons in this series, only 3, 5, 8-10.

Lesson 3 of RPC’s Adult Class on the 10 Commandments. This lesson taught by elder Mike Newkirk. NOTE - we unfortunately weren't able to get a recording of all 10 of the lessons in this series, only 3, 5, 8-10.

Todays episode really rounds out the series by showing how healthy relationships with the previous 7 emotions discussed on the season has an impact on our relationship with the emotions of gladness and joy. We also demonstrate how the Psalms model for us a supreme form of gladness; one that is deep and durable.

In Psalm 32 David invites us neither to deny our guilt or to be defined by it, but rather to prayerfully engage it and find that it actually leads to a good thing. He paradoxically shows that the most joyful people in the world are not those who don’t experience guilt, but are the ones who own their guilt and take it to Jesus.

“Whether it’s related to relationships, body image, work difficulties, or a secret sin, we all experience shame at some point in our lives. While shame can manifest itself in different ways - fear, regret, or anger - it ultimately points us to our most fundamental need as human beings: redemption.” Heather Davis Nelson

Tim Lane says “Everyone worries, and while it may become a familiar companion in our lives, it never becomes a welcome one. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to worry less, or not to worry at all, in the midst of your struggles?” Dan, Sean, and Ross discuss the dynamics of fear and how the Psalms help us engage them effectively.

While anger is not the most frequent emotion addressed in the Bible, it is arguably the most dangerous emotion according to God’s word. Few missions are as worthy as dealing with our anger in a godly way; and Dan, Sean, and Ross seek to unlock the Bible’s wisdom for our anger. Click here for the resource on the “Imprecatory Psalms” mentioned in the episode.

The first thing that the Bible labels “not good” is for humans to be alone, and recent studies agree: loneliness is devastatingly harmful to our health and well being. What does it look like to navigate loneliness with wisdom and trust? Ross is joined by Redeemer member Anne Larsen to tackle this sadly prevalent topic.

How do we properly understand and cope with our sadness from a biblical perspective, and how can we helpfully move towards others in their sadness as well? What, too, can Winnie the Pooh characters and the movie ‘Inside Out’ teach along the way?