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The Rev. Matthew Kusch, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and School - Aurora, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Joshua 10:29-11:23. Joshua and the Israelites press on in their military campaign to conquer the southern and northern regions of the Promised Land. Throughout these victories, they follow the command of YHWH to utterly destroy these cities and their people, leaving no survivor...

The Rev. Ross Shaver, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church and School in Nampa, Idaho, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Joshua 10:1-28. The chapter begins with the news that the city of Gibeon, a Canaanite city, has formed an alliance with Israel by tricking Joshua into making a covenant of peace. When the neighboring Amorite kings learn of this alliance, they unite to attack Gibeon. In response, J...

The Rev. Prof. Adolph Harstad, professor emeritus at Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary, Mankato, MN, and author of Concordia Commentary: Joshua, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Joshua 9.  A group of Canaanite inhabitants from the city of Gibeon devise a cunning plan to deceive the Israelites. They pretend to be travelers from a distant land and seek a peace treaty with the Israelites, wh...

The Rev. Brian Davies, pastor of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Grayslake, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Joshua 8. Having learned from their previous mistake at Ai, Joshua and the Israelites devise a brilliant military strategy, orchestrated with divine guidance. This chapter narrates the successful siege of Ai, as the Israelites employ a clever ambush tactic. The renewed confidence...

The Rev. James Helms, Jr., pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Greenbelt, MD, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Joshua 7. After the miraculous victory at Jericho, the Israelites are filled with confidence, but things take a sudden turn. The chapter reveals the story of Achan, who disobeys God's command by taking forbidden plunder from Jericho. This act of disobedience brings a devastating...

The Rev. Steven Theiss, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Joshua 6. Joshua 6 unveils one of the most iconic stories in the Bible—the miraculous fall of Jericho's walls. In this chapter, we witness Joshua's divine strategy for conquering this formidable city. The Israelites, led by priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant, march around Jerich...

The Rev. Matthew Tassey, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Shawnee, OK, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Joshua 5. Encamped near Jericho, the Israelites undergo the rite of circumcision—something they had failed to do for a generation — signifying their renewed covenant with God and their commitment to His commandments as they prepare to confront the formidable city. This chapter also des...

The Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Joshua 3-4. As the Israelites stand on the banks of the Jordan River, Joshua receives specific instructions from YHWH to have the priests, bearing the Ark, step into the river's rushing waters and stand still. In an event that mirrors the earlier crossing of the Red Sea, the Jordan...

The Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Joshua 2. Joshua sends two spies to secretly scout the city of Jericho. These spies find refuge in the home of Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute. Rahab's courageous decision to hide the Israelite spies and her declaration of faith in the God of Israel shine as key elements of this chapter....

The Rev. Tyler Hauptmeier, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Doniphan, NE, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Joshua 1. A significant transition in Israelite history occurs as Joshua takes the mantle of leadership from Moses. This first chapter is characterized by God's direct command to Joshua to be strong and courageous, assuring him of divine guidance. It's a moment of profound respons...

The Book of Joshua is a compelling account of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua. It narrates their journey from the crossing of the Jordan River to the triumphant capture of the Promised Land. Filled with military campaigns, divine guidance, and moments of faith and obedience, this book underscores the fulfillment of God's promises and the importance of unwavering c...

The Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Peter 3. What will happen when Jesus comes back? How should we live in light of His promise? These are some of the questions that Peter answers in the third and final chapter of his second letter. He warns us about the scoffers who will mock the hope of Christ’s return...

The Rev. Dr. Michael Morehouse, pastor of Catalina Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Peter 2. False teachers are a serious threat to the Christian faith. They twist the Scriptures, deny the Lord Jesus, and lead many astray. In this chapter, Peter exposes their evil motives and their wicked practices. He shows how God protects His people from their deception and...

The Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Peter 1. Peter skips the usual expressions of thanksgiving that graced the beginning of his first letter and plunges directly into the core issues at hand. Perhaps there was an urgency pressing upon him, compelling him to warn the recipients about the false teachers among them w...

The Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Peter 5. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. In this last part of his first letter, Peter gives guidance to both church leaders and the broader Christian community. He calls for humility among leaders, emphasizing their role as shepherds who care for th...

The Rev. Timothy Sandeno, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Gorham, ME, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Peter 4. St. Peter comforts and encourages the early Christians as they face relentless trials and persecution. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he weaves their suffering into the narrative of Jesus, and reminds us all that through our own trials and troubles we are connected to the suff...

The Rev. Martin Schultheis, Chief Ministry Officer in the Southeastern District, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Peter 3. “Wives be subject to your husbands.” “Husbands show honor to wives as the weaker vessels.” St. Peter focuses on the dynamics of relationships, particularly within the family, offering invaluable insights into how believers can navigate life's trials with grace and gentl...

The Rev. Dr. Burnell Eckardt, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kewanee, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Peter 2. Peter delves deeper into the essence of Christian living, highlighting the significance of believers as "living stones" in God's spiritual house. He encourages Christians to reject worldly desires and embrace a holy and righteous lifestyle. The apostle also emphasizes t...

The Rev. Roger Mullet, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Buffalo, WY, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Peter 1.  In his first epistle, the Apostle Peter offers a profound exploration of Christian faith and living. He begins by reminding his readers of the enduring hope and salvation found in Jesus Christ. He then encourages believers to stand firm in their faith, even in the face...

The Books of 1 and 2 Peter, found within the New Testament of the Bible, collectively offer profound and inspirational letters written by the Apostle Peter. These letters provide timeless messages of enduring faith and unwavering hope for Christians facing trials and challenges. Throughout these epistles, Peter emphasizes the importance of living holy and God-honoring lives, even amid adversity. H...

The Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’ Shalom in St. Louis, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Acts 28.  In this last chapter of Acts, Paul and his fellow travelers find themselves on the island of Malta where they are met with kindness by the locals. When Paul miraculously survives a snake bite, the islanders regard him as a god. Paul goes on to heal the father of the chie...

The Rev. Dr. Jason Wagner, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in High Ridge, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Acts 27. The Apostle Paul is taken as a prisoner to Rome to stand trial before Caesar. A tempest suddenly ravages the vessel, testing both crew and prisoner. As the ship battles fierce winds and crashing waves, tensions rise, and hope wavers. Amidst the chaos, Paul receives assurance...

The Rev. Richard Davenport, pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Fort Smith, AR, and author of the CPH book Baptismal River, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to discuss baptism. Find Baptismal River at cph.org/the-baptismal-river-studying-the-sacrament-throughout-scripture. In his new book, Baptismal River, Pastor Richard Davenport explains that baptismal theology can be seen throughout Scripture...

The Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Lutheran Church of the Deaf in Austin, TX, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Acts 26. Paul stands before King Agrippa and recounts his life's story, particularly his dramatic conversion to Christianity and his subsequent mission to preach the Gospel. Paul vividly describes his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus,...

The Rev. Andrew Yeager, pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Preble in Decatur, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Acts 25. The Apostle Paul, imprisoned for his Christian teachings, appeals to his Roman citizenship and requests to be tried before Caesar in Rome. Roman governor Porcius Festus arranges for Paul to present his case before King Agrippa and Bernice, during which Paul passionate...