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A Daily Vlog Called "Friends and Daggers"

I was thinking about creating a daily vlog called "Friends and Daggers". It would be an email subscription that would deliver short, daily videos (3-5 minutes) every Monday through Friday (maybe Saturday) directly to a subscriber's inbox . I would also post the audio version on this podcast.

In each daily video I would ...

• introduce you to "friends", small portions of the Scriptures that comfort, console and never fail or forsake
• give you a "dagger" (the sword of the Spirit) that will help you fight against the Devil, the world and the sinful flesh
• remind you that the person and work of Jesus, His Word, and all of His promises remain the same yesterday, today and forever

I shot a couple of videos to give you an overview of what the daily vlog might look like. If you have a moment, could you watch and send comments, suggestions and impressions. I'm trying to find the "voice" of the videos and need some objective feedback.

Here are the links ...

• ​Introduction and Overview Video (this gives you a "big picture" view of "Friends and Daggers")
• ​Sample Video: John 11:35 (this is what the daily vlogposts would look like)
• You can also access the videos in the "Friend and Daggers" course at the "eXPlain it" portal
• Fillable PDF of the "Two Voices" Worksheet

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Sign Up for "Friends and Daggers" Daily Vlog Test Group

If you, your friends or family would like to be part of a beta test group, you can sign up by clicking on the button below.

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Thanks again for your time and encouragement. We'll commend the work into the Lord's hands.

Paul

Other links you might be interested in:

• ​paulwarndt.com (main website)
• ​media.paulwarndt.com (virtual resources)
• ​my linktree (a list of all my links)

Sunday Readings – Epiphany 1

The Scripture readings for Epiphany 1 are ...

• Is. 42:1-7/Is. 61:1-5 (the Spirit on Him)
• Psalm 85 (Show us Your Unfailing Love)
• 1 Cor. 1:26-31 (Jesus becomes our Righteousness)
• Matt. 3:13-17 (the Baptism of Jesus)

For access to the VlogCast and Daily Readings for the Church Year go to ...

• Virtual Resources (at paulwarndt.com)

Sunday Readings – Christmas 2

The Scripture readings for Christmas 2 are ...

• Genesis 46:1-7 (Joseph Brings His Family to Egypt)
• Psalm 77:11-20 (The Deeds of the Lord)
• 1 Peter 4:12-19 (Don’t Be Surprised by Suffering)
• Matthew 2:1-23 (The Magi and the Flight to Egypt)

For access to the VlogCast and Daily Readings for the Church Year go to ...

• Virtual Resources (at paulwarndt.com)

Sunday Readings – Christmas 1

The Scripture readings for Christmas 1 are ...

• Isaiah 11:1-5 (The Righteous Branch)
• 2 Samuel 7:1-16 (Gods’ Covenant with David)
• Psalm 89:1-8 (The Steadfast Love of the Lord)
• Galatians 4:1-7 (When the Time Had Fully Come)
• Luke 2:21-40 (Jesus Presented in the Temple)

For access to the VlogCast and Daily Readings for the Church Year go to ...

• Virtual Resources (at paulwarndt.com)

The Scripture readings for Christmas are ...

• Isaiah 9:2-7 (And He Shall Be Called …)
• Psalm 110 (Sit At My Right Hand )
• Titus 3:4-7 (He Saved Us)
• Galatians 4:1-7 (When the Time Had Fully Come)
• Luke 2:1-20 (The Birth of Jesus)

For access to the VlogCast and Daily Readings for the Church Year go to ...


Virtual Resources (at paulwarndt.com)

Sunday Readings – Advent 4

The Scripture readings for Advent 4 are ...

• Deuteronomy 18:15-19 (The Prophet)
•  Psalm 111 (Great are the Works of the Lord)
•  Philippians 4:4-7 (Rejoice in the Lord)
•  John 1:19-28 (John’s Testimony)
•  Luke 1:39-56 (Mary Visits Elizabeth)

A New Church Year

On Sunday, November 29th, the Church began its new year.

Unlike the secular calendar of January 1st, the Sundays of Advent are not marked by renewed personal efforts or resolutions focused on a “new year … new you”. Rather, the season warns against any spiritual confidence in human potential and righteous works.

Like a harbinger, the appointed Scripture readings for Advent sound the call of repentance, a spiritual awakening and a sacred preparation for the three “comings” (“advents”) of Jesus the Christ.

• His “fulfilled coming in the flesh” at the appointed time in Bethlehem
• His “future coming in judgment” at the end of time
• His “present and continual coming” to His Church through His Word and Sacraments

Just as Jesus is the same “yesterday, today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8), so also, Advent combines and compresses the “three comings” of Christ into one plea, for all people, in all places, for all time …

“Come, Lord Jesus!”

For access to the VlogCast and Daily Readings for the Church Year go to ...

Virtual Resources (at paulwarndt.com)

Sunday Readings – Advent 3

The Scripture readings for Advent 3 are ...

• Isaiah 40:1–11  (Comfort, Comfort, My People)
• Psalm 85 (Restore Us Again)
• 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 (Servants of Christ)
• Matthew 11:2-11 (Jesus and John the Baptist)

A New Church Year

On Sunday, November 29th, the Church began its new year.

Unlike the secular calendar of January 1st, the Sundays of Advent are not marked by renewed personal efforts or resolutions focused on a “new year … new you”. Rather, the season warns against any spiritual confidence in human potential and righteous works.

Like a harbinger, the appointed Scripture readings for Advent sound the call of repentance, a spiritual awakening and a sacred preparation for the three “comings” (“advents”) of Jesus the Christ.

• His “fulfilled coming in the flesh” at the appointed time in Bethlehem
• His “future coming in judgment” at the end of time
• His “present and continual coming” to His Church through His Word and Sacraments

Just as Jesus is the same “yesterday, today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8), so also, Advent combines and compresses the “three comings” of Christ into one plea, for all people, in all places, for all time …

“Come, Lord Jesus!”

For access to the VlogCast and Daily Readings for the Church Year go to ...

• Virtual Resources (at paulwarndt.com)

Sunday Readings – Advent 2

The Scripture readings for Advent 2 are ...

• Malachi 4 (the Day of the Lord) 
• Psalm 50:1-15 (Call Upon Me)
• Romans 15:4-13 (the God of Hope)
• Luke 21:25-36 (the Coming of the Son of Man)

A New Church Year

On Sunday, November 29th, the Church begins its new year.

Unlike the secular calendar of January 1st, the Sundays of Advent are not marked by renewed personal efforts or resolutions focused on a “new year … new you”. Rather, the season warns against any spiritual confidence in human potential and righteous works.

Like a harbinger, the appointed Scripture readings for Advent sound the call of repentance, a spiritual awakening and a sacred preparation for the three “comings” (“advents”) of Jesus the Christ.

• His “fulfilled coming in the flesh” at the appointed time in Bethlehem
• His “future coming in judgment” at the end of time
• His “present and continual coming” to His Church through His Word and Sacraments

Just as Jesus is the same “yesterday, today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8), so also, Advent combines and compresses the “three comings” of Christ into one plea, for all people, in all places, for all time …

“Come, Lord Jesus!”

For access to the VlogCast and Daily Readings for the Church Year go to ...

• Virtual Resources (at paulwarndt.com)

Sunday Readings – Advent 1

The Scripture readings for Advent 1 are ...

• Jeremiah 23:5-8
• Psalm 24
• Romans 13:8-14
• Matthew 21:1-9

A New Church Year

On Sunday, November 29th, the Church begins its new year.

Unlike the secular calendar of January 1st, the Sundays of Advent are not marked by renewed personal efforts or resolutions focused on a “new year … new you”. Rather, the season warns against any spiritual confidence in human potential and righteous works.

Like a harbinger, the appointed Scripture readings for Advent sound the call of repentance, a spiritual awakening and a sacred preparation for the three “comings” (“advents”) of Jesus the Christ.

• His “fulfilled coming in the flesh” at the appointed time in Bethlehem
• His “future coming in judgment” at the end of time
• His “present and continual coming” to His Church through His Word and Sacraments

Just as Jesus is the same “yesterday, today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8), so also, Advent combines and compresses the “three comings” of Christ into one plea, for all people, in all places, for all time …

“Come, Lord Jesus!”

The teaching is based on the Scripture lessons for Sunday, Trinity 19.

• Genesis 28:10-17
• Psalm 84 and 46 
• Ephesians 4:22-28
• Matthew 9:1-8