Messiah's Upper Room Podcast

Guest speaker Gina Lehrmann leads the class this week in discussing the Eighth Commandment, how we may discern what is gossip, how we may THINK before we speak, and how we may help guide others into not bearing false witness.

The Bible commands us not to steal. What are some ways theft is possible? What may some consider stealing, while others may not? Pastor Otte and the class discuss the Seventh Commandment and more on this week's episode.

Due to popular demand, Pastor Otte provides bonus material of what marriage for God's beloved looks like, what "to submit" means, how wives submit themselves to their husbands as the Church submits to Christ, and how husbands love and give themselves up for their wives as Christ loved and died for the Church.

We conclude our discussion on the 6th Commandment by examining what Jesus had to say not about the subject of divorce, but the subject of marriage. The class also discusses the topic of when a christian divorces, and what may result from that situation.

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room Bible Class continue to unpack the Sixth Commandment by discussing the modern cultural practice of couples living together before marriage, how pastors may treat the situation should the couple want to get married, and how the saturation of the pornography industry may tempt people into "virtual adultery".

Two thoughtful, provoking, and honest questions spark a deep discussion within Messiah's Upper Room Bible Class as we continue our deep dive through the Sixth Commandment.

Join Pastor Otte and the class as we continue discussion the Sixth Commandment, who the righteous and unrighteous are, and how Jesus has washed, purified, and sanctified us through baptism and His sacrifice. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through … Continue reading MURP 0045: The Righteous And Unrighteous

Upper Room Bible Class continues with the Sixth Commandment. Pastor Otte and the class also discuss the differences between conservative and liberal biblical principles among church bodies. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page on your favorite podcast … Continue reading MURP 0044: Biblical Princ...

Pastor Otte and Messiah’s Upper Room Class briefly revisits the Fifth Commandment regarding vigilantism and capital punishment before diving into the Sixth commandment and how the Bible defines marriage and adultery. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page … Continue reading MURP 0043: The Sixth Co...

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room Bible Class conclude the Fifth Commandment with a discussion on how life is celebrated from the Fifth Commandment and how we are to be a neighbor to one another. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? … Continue reading MURP 0042: Celebrating Life And Granting Mercy

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room Bible Class continue their discussion on the Fifth Commandment and focus on what role anger plays when talking about sacredness of life. How may anger be an appropriate response for Christians? Can anger be an appropriate response? Explore the answers to these questions and more in this week’s episode. … Continue reading MURP 0041: Anger And The Commandment

The four words in this verse speak volumes throughout the Bible as Pastor Otte and the Upper Room Bible Class start to unpack the meaning and spirit behind the Fifth Commandment. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe … Continue reading MURP 0040: The Fifth Commandment

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room class talk about how we as Christians may apply the Fourth Commandment as it pertains to honoring employers or governments – even when employers make unethical demands on employees or governments limit religious liberties their people. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to … Continue reading MURP 0039: Honoring Employers And Go...

“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” We are called to honor our parents, but what are some ways parents may exasperate children? Pastor Otte and the class dive deeper into the next part of our ongoing discussion of the Fourth Commandment. Directly download … Continue reading MURP 0038: Do Not Exasperate Your Children

Join Pastor Otte and the class as they continue their discussion on the Fourth Commandment, what are some extensions of authority, and how authority exercised responsibly within the family earlier in life can teach us how to interact with those in positions of authority later in life. Directly download the audio file here. Download the … Continue reading MURP 0037: Authority, Honor, And Respect

Pastor Otte and the class begin the Fourth Commandment and what it means to “honor your father and your mother.” Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page on your favorite podcast app!

Pastor Otte and the class conclude the Third Commandment by discussing how the Sabbath helps us prepare for our week of service by giving us spiritual rest. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this … Continue reading MURP 0035: Spiritual Rest

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room Bible class discuss how we may become too caught up with the definition of work that we may lose sight of God’s message through the Third Commandment. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure … Continue reading MURP 0034: The 3rd Commandment – Work And Rest

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room class discuss what the Second Commandment means by not taking God’s name in vain and how we may use God’s name respectfully. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through … Continue reading MURP 0033: The 2nd Commandment

Pastor Otte and the class conclude their study of the First Commandment. If we reject God, who do we replace God with in our lives? How can we witness to others about the hope that God gives us? What can we do to engage and converse with others of different beliefs? Find out the answer … Continue reading MURP 0032: Intergenerational And Cultural Belief

Join Pastor Otte and the class as they continue their discussion on the First Commandment, the benefits of organized religion, and why God is a jealous God. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this … Continue reading MURP 0031: A Jealous God

Pastor Otte and the class continue their discussion over the First Commandment. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page on your favorite podcast app!

Pastor Otte and the class begin their discussion over the First Commandment. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page on your favorite podcast app!

This week Messiah’s Upper Room Podcast begins a new series over the Ten Commandments. Join Pastor Otte and the class as we learn what truths we can use as our foundation as we all navigate this world of confusion. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new … Continue reading MURP 0028: Foundational Truth

This week we are going back into the archives one more time to conclude our series on Philippians. Join Gina Lehrmann and the class as they discuss whatever is excellent and praiseworthy. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this … Continue reading MURP 0027: Whatever