Messiah's Upper Room Podcast

This week, Pastor Otte and the class discuss what Paul means when he says for us to rejoice in the Lord and how we may continue to put our trust in God recalling the knowledge that His mercies are new every morning. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as … Continue reading MURP 0026: Rejoice in the Lord Always

Pastor Otte and the class discuss conflict, its nature, and what we should do when we find our Christian brethren in conflict. 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 app!

Join Pastor Otte and the class as we discuss mentorship, how to be wary of wolves in sheep’s clothing, and what it means to be as shrewd as a serpent and as innocent as a dove. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe … Continue reading MURP 0024: Shrewd As A Serpent, Innocent As A Dove

We go into the unreleased archives again on our series in the book of Philippians. This week, Pastor Otte and the class explore what is covered under “everything”, how grumbling about actions or situations may lead to resentment, and what we may do when we feel like grumbling ourselves. Directly download the audio file here. … Continue reading MURP 0023: Do Everything Without Grumbling

We are digging into the unreleased archives to give a look into a series in the book of Philippians. Join Pastor Otte and the class as we discuss what it means to be humble, how Paul instructs to have humility like Christ, and how God may show us how to be humble in our lives. … Continue reading MURP 0022: Have Humility

In the concluding episode of our “Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged” series, Pastor Otte and the class discuss what it means to enter through the narrow gate, how to discern people who bear good fruit from bad, why we should build our house upon the rock. Directly download the audio file … Continue reading MURP 0021: Beware of False Prophets

Guest speaker Gina Lerhmann leads the Bible study this week as we continue with part 18 of the Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged series. Join the class as they discuss how we should be careful about judging others, what it means to remove the plank from our own eye, how God means for us to be persistent when asking or seeking an answer, and much more.

Pastor Otte is away on vacation this week, but we are blessed with guest speaker Richard Edwards to lead us in part 17 of our Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged series. Join the class as we discuss sources of anxiety in life, the cautions against trying to serve two masters, and … Continue reading MURP 0019: You Can’t Serve Two Masters

Part 16 of our Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged Series: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Join Pastor Otte and the rest of the Upper Room Bible Class as we discuss what people may consider treasures, how we protect those treasures if we feel they are … Continue reading MURP 0018: Store Your Treasures in Heaven

Join Pastor Otte and the class this week during part 15 of our “Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged” series as we discuss the importance of being able to forgive others. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free … Continue reading MURP 0017: Forgiving Others Their Sins

Pastor Otte and the class continue their discussion of the Lord’s Prayer in part 14 of our “Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged” series in the book of Matthew. 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 0016: The Lord’s Prayer 2

Pastor Otte and the class begin their discussion of the Lord’s Prayer in part 13 of our “Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged” series. 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 0015: The Lord’s Prayer

We continue this week with part 12 of our “Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged” Series. How should we pray to God? What does the Bible warn us about when praying in public? Why should we pray to God when He already knows what we will pray about? Join Pastor Otte and … Continue reading MURP 0014: Pray in Your Room

In part 11 of our “Living the Life of the Beloved and the Belonged” Series, Pastor Otte and the class discuss what Jesus means when He commands us to “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”, and for us to “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” In this session, … Continue reading MURP 0013: Love Your Enemies

“But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King.” Be impeccable with your word. Let your “yes” mean “yes” and your “no” mean “no.” … Continue reading MURP 0012: Living the Life of the Beloved Pt10

“But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery…” How was marriage, divorce, and adultery defined during Jesus’s time, and what did Jesus have to say about it all? What makes a man or woman a victim of adultery despite remaining faithful to their … Continue reading MURP 0011: Living the Life of the Beloved Pt09

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Pastor Otte and the class discuss issues of the heart and lust. Who or what do we consider as objects to satisfy … Continue reading MURP 0010: Living the Life of the Beloved pt08

“But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgement.” Jesus expands on the meaning behind the commandment “You shall not murder” by going into detail why we should resolve any disputes we may have with a fellow brother or sister, to reconcile with them, and … Continue reading MURP 0009: Don’t Let Anger Consume You

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Are we as Christians good enough to follow God’s Law to the exact letter? How did the scribes and Pharisees interpret God’s Law in an attempt to quantify and qualify … Continue reading MURP 0008: Living the Life of the Beloved pt06

“You are the salt of the earth.” Pastor Otte and the class examine Matthew 5:13 to discuss the role of salt during the time of Jesus and why we, as his followers, are likened to this universal seasoning. Directly download the audio file here. Want to follow along with the class? Download the class notes … Continue reading MURP 0007: Living the Life of the Beloved pt05

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children off God.” What does it mean to be “pure in heart” so that we may see God? How may we see God? How may we become peacemakers so we may share God’s message with … Continue reading MURP 0006: Living the Life of the Beloved pt04

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” As we continue our series through the book of Matthew we study what it means to be comforted through the forgiveness of God, how we may use that comfort to forgive others, and how our … Continue reading MURP 0005: Living the Life of the Beloved pt03

Direct Episode Download Due to Easter Sunday, no Bible Class hour was held this past Sunday, but that won’t keep us from bringing a weekly episode to you! Please enjoy this interview with Pastor Otte as he talks about his spiritual walk through life, what influenced him to become a pastor, and how he strives … Continue reading MURP 0004: A Spiritual Walk With Otte

Direct episode download Join Pastor Otte and the rest of Messiah’s Upper Room Bible Class as we continue our lessons in the book of Matthew. We dive deeper into God’s claim to us as His “Beloved” who “Belong” to Him and how Satan may try to cast doubts on His claim. Want to follow along … Continue reading MURP 0003: Living the Life of the Beloved pt02

Direct Episode Download What does it mean to be “loved” and to “belong?” What does it mean to love like Jesus? How does God empower us to love others? This week we look to answer those questions and more. Want to follow along with the rest of the class? Download the MURP:0002 class notes here