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Rev. Benjamin Dose of Zion Lutheran Church, Arcadia, IA joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 10:19-39. We all desire our loved ones to be confident.  The author shows the Hebrews what it means to be confident as Christians: Christ has washed you clean by His blood and invites You near.  This hope leads us to be with other Christians around His gifts in worship and to hold fast to Him through...

Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of “Wrestling with the Basics” joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 10. Jesus has done it all.  You have been sanctified, made holy, by the final, once and for all sacrifice of Christ and He remembers our sins no more.  The author repeats himself with this message throughout the book because we forget it!  “Lord Jesus Christ, by Your final sacrifice I am holy and a...

Rev. David Boisclar of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Church in Pine Lawn, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 9. A clear conscience is like looking through a clear window so that we see what is really outside. A seared conscience is like looking through a fogged up window where we can not see the full picture. By the blood of Christ, our High Priest, He gives us a clear conscience to f...

Rev. Nabil Nour of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, SD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 9:1-10. The author brings us back to the Tabernacle to show us Christ. As it has been said, “The Old Testament concealed—New Testament revealed.” Jesus says “I am the bread of life”, “I am the Light of the World”, “the temple”, and “this is my body and blood.” We hear these words and better un...

Rev. Steven Theiss, vacancy pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 8. When we speak of Jesus sitting at the right hand of God in the apostle’s creed we are reminded that He is all powerful and all things are under His feet. The author emphasizes that Christ is in heaven in order to serve us as our “heavenly liturgist” in the REAL heavenl...

Rev. Bruce Timm of Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Cloud, MN joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 7:18-28. We all want a “life-time, money-back” guarantee on any product we purchase. We don’t trust that anything can last forever so at least we know that we will have a replacement at no cost to us. The author presents Jesus not only as a greater and better covenant than the Law given at M...

Rev. Derek Waffel of Christ Lutheran Church in Pascagoula, Mississippi joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 7:1-17. Jesus is like Melchizedek? Who is that? In Genesis 14 we receive only four verses concerning the priest & king Melchizedek, but the author of Hebrews uses these verses to nail us to the ground concerning hope. Is our hope in genealogies, circumcision, or the Law? Or is our hope...

Rev. Timothy Sims of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 6. It’s never too early to grow in Christ through repentance and the Word. There is never a time where we do not need to hear of the better things with a just God who never overlooks you in Christ. As God called Abraham with His promise, He calls us to be assured in the hope of the LORD. God...

Rev. Scott Adle, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 5. Jesus is our high priest. The high priest of the Old Testament was acting in relation to God on behalf of the people to restore their relationship with God. These sacrifices were not only continuous, but required him to prepare a sacrifice for himself. Jesus as THE High Pr...

Rev. Dr. Brian Kachelmeier, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Las Alamos, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 4. We, like the receivers of this epistle, are restless and anxious people. We are reminded of Jesus’ words, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” We are able to receive the gift of grace from the...

Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 3. The author says, “Consider Jesus.” He does not use Jesus as a club, but gently points the Hebrews back to Christ by teaching. Teaching by comparing Jesus to Moses—clearly Jesus is better. Teaching by warning them concerning the danger of unbelief like the Israelites of old. He m...

Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Hebrews 2. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. “Do not neglect this great salvation”, the author tells us. This salvation is manifested by God calling us brothers, even though we owe Him due to our sins. The author proclaims this salvation with the word “propit...

Rev. Dr. John Kleinig, professor emeritus of Australian Lutheran College in Adelaide, SA, Australia, and author of the Concordia Commentary on Hebrews joins Rev. Brady Finnern to begin our study of Hebrews. Find the Concordia Commentary on Hebrews at cph.org/p-30884-Hebrews-Concordia-Commentary.aspx. We often think of the benefits that we WILL receive in heaven, which is true. Yet, the author to t...

Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church & School in Plymouth, WI joins Rev. Brady Finnern to pray and study Psalm 8. David directs people to sing of the majesty of the LORD. He gives thanks to the LORD as He looks at creation (stars, moon, sheep, oxen, beasts of the LORD, birds, and fish) and realizes the unworthiness of God’s love for him. The Holy Spirit also led David to poin...

Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding of Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Myers, FL joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 7. What is your refuge?  To take refuge is to know that you are safe, the work has been done, and where we find comfort.  David reminds us that our refuge is the LORD.  He is a righteous judge, He is our shield, and although He could bring His wrath at any time, in love He has pl...

Rev. Matthew Wurm, pastor of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 6. God’s steadfast love is so great that He allows us to lament to Him, admit our weaknesses, and show our pain. David shows us the connection of body and soul that when one is struggling the other is affected. We are shown our relationship with the LORD is real. He knows...

Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v'Shalom in St. Louis, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to pray and study Psalm 145. Great is the LORD.  David shows us how He is great. He is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, steadfast love, good to all, and has mercy on ALL.  He calls us to speak this truth, not only of His grace, but also the consequences of a lack of faith.  He assures us that H...

Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study and pray Psalm 146. Praise the LORD because He is worthy of our trust.  The LORD gives us words when we are able to praise the Lord.  He is the one who gives salvation, gives life, keeps us in faith, provides for our needs, lifts us up, upholds the weak, and reigns forever.  Our praise is not de...

Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing, professor of Theology & Director of the Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN joins Rev. Brady Finnern to conclude our study of Nehemiah 13. Nehemiah’s main concern was the faith of God’s people. He fights the idolatry and injustice of the land Remember--call to mind and act. All the laws commanded in chapter 10 were already broken. For the sake o...

Rev. Dr. Michael Morehouse of Catalina Lutheran Church in Tuscon, Arizona joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to joyfully study Nehemiah 12. The LORD’s grace was upon real people in real time. The priests were gathered, the wall was being dedicated, the people purified, choirs were singing with jubilation, and there was great joy. The LORD likes order and chooses people to be placed in the right “office...

Rev. Jeremy Loesch, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Grandview, MO joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 11. Jerusalem needed leaders and the LORD provided: priests, Levites, temple servants, chiefs, musicians, and gatekeepers. Everyone had a role to play in order that the neighbor would be served and the gifts of the LORD would be received. The LORD grants us a willing spirit t...

Rev. John Lukomski, host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 10. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/wrestlingwiththebasics. All that the LORD has told us---we will do. We follow His laws out of faith. It is clear that the people of old had broken God’s commandments and after confession they re-establish their commitment to the LORD. T...

Rev. Dr. Brian Kachelemeier, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Las Alamos, NM joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 9. The Word does not come back empty.  The Israelites heard the Word with joy and the LORD, who is holy, leads them to repentance and prayer.  They recounted the works of the LORD and had a divine conversation with the LORD.  In this recounting they confess sin and receive H...

Rev. Dustin Beck, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 8. The wall is finished.  A new day had begun. Now what?  We ask this question often as Christians and we should follow the example of the Judeans: they demanded that their scribe and priest give them the Word.  From these simple words the LORD brought rejoicing and a new life of worship....

Rev. Lucas Witt, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baltimore, MD joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Nehemiah 7. The wall is finished, but Nehemiah realizes that this was not time to relax.  He established the offices of gatekeeper, singers, guards, and appointed Levitical priests to prepare for the coming of the exiles back home.  There are many numbers and confusing names, but it reminds us th...