Martin Luther's Evening Prayer

Dr. Zeile explains the idea of atonement from the Old Testament idea of paying compensation to right a relationship, and the price paid by Christ in blood. Psalm 11 and the Magnificat, Kyrie, and Lord's Prayer from Vespers (Evening Prayer) accompany the sermon, and the Italian hymn, "Glory Be to Jesus" is sung.  Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile meditates on John's assertion that Isaiah foresaw the gory of Christ, as both sacrifice for sin, and as victor over death. The Easter season Communion Rite is included, and a selection from the St. John's Taylor Bell Choir. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Dr. Zeile unpacks the Scriptural phrase "Borne of the Spirit" which can be translated as "carried by the wind" to point out that the Holy Spirit's work in us is continuous, and God-directed. After the hymn, God Loved the World so that He Gave," and the sermon, the Te Deum Laudamus from Matins is sung, followed by the Athanasian Creed, Kyrie, and Lord&...

This message for the Feast of the Holy Trinity, based on Jesus' claim that the Father and the Spirit are witnesses to His divinity, is accompanied by the Athanasian Creed and the Te Deum Laudamus, both 7th Century writings in praise of the God who reveals Himself through Christ. the Hymn "He is Surely Coming" is also included. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

After the reading from Acts 11, Dr. Zeile gives an exposition of of I Corinthians 12, Paul's teaching about gifts of the Spirit, pointing out the ways, often overlooked, the Spirit manifests in the Christian congregation. This message will help ordinary believers discern the manifestation of the Holy Spirit as distinct from other spirits. The hymn, "O God of Mercy," and Nicene reed...

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

Portions of the Whitsunday (Pentecost) service begin this program: Acts 2 reading, the Sequence hymn Veni Creator Spiritus (Come Holy Ghost Creator Blest) is sung as the Gospel (John 7) is read in German, English, and Latin to recall the gift of tongues, and the sermon on how Pentecost undoes the curse of Babel is delivered by Dr. Zeile. The program concludes with Luther's Pentecost hymn, &qu...

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

After a reading from Exodus 24, Dr. Zeile preaches the fulfillment of the Old Testament type (foreshadowing) of the High Priest in Jesus' offering of Himself so that He can be our 'intercessor at the Right Hand of God. The recent hymn, "No Temple Now, No Gift of Price," concludes this celebration of the benefits Christ won for us. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile discusses what it means to have a relationship with Jesus, based on truth and commitment rather than on feelings or familiarity. After the hymn "Father Welcomes All His Children," the meditation is delivered, and the Nicene Creed confessed, responsive prayer (the Litany) is offered. The final hymn is "Father Most Holy."  Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

The homily on Christ as the Second (and greater) Moses includes the introit, creed, general prayer, and three hymns: "Angels from the Realms of Glory," "O Come, Emmanuel," and "How Sweet the Name of Jesus." Send us Fan Mail

Was it right for the woman, unclean from her flow of blood, to touch Jesus? It was a moment of moral ambiguity which we all face sooner or later. Dr. Zeile's discussion of this delicate topic is accompanied by elements of the Communion service (sometimes called the Mass):Introit, Creed, General Prayer (a prayer for all in general), and the Communion rite itself, and the hymn "For All You...

Dr. Zeile's meditation on the power of God's Word to bring the world into being, and awaken sinners from the dead is accompanied by Psalm 77 and a portion of Psalm 118, the celebration of Holy Communion, and the hymn based on thr Phos Hilarion, "O Gladsome Light." Send us Fan Mail

This meditation on the climax of Psalm 22 ("My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?") points out God's regard for the afflicted throughout the Old Testament, and the affliction like no other by Jesus, a man like no other. Because God regards Jesus' affliction, we have forgiveness and life, and an assurance in our every affliction that God cares for us. Classic Hymns, "Evening an...

In the historic lectionary, both Palm Sunday and the First Sunday in Advent have the Gospel Matthew 21:1-9. Dr. Zeile's message points out the meaning of the word Hosanna which calls upon God to "Save now!" and reflects on what we need to be saved from, and when. This sermon is preceded by the Blessing of the Advent Wreath, Romans 13, and the Venite (Psalm 95) from Matins, and concl...

After the Martin Franzman hymn, "Thy Strong Word", Dr. Zeile discusses the message from God given in Isaiah 58 about fasting, a message very suited to Lent, the Christian fast season. In addition to some historical context and perspective, the sermon focuses on what makes any work acceptable to God, the right or saving relationship with Him offered through Christ who fasted for us. The O...

After the classic 17th century hymn, "Thee Will I Love," Dr. Zeile discusses the invitation received by the wealthy young ruler in Mark 10 who balked at forsaking his wealth to follow Jesus. In principle, we have received the same invitation and must be ready to let all our temporal blessings go when God requires, as sooner or later we must. In the meantime we are to use our gifts in God...

After a responsory, collect, and Psalm 30, Romans 10 is read by an elder, and the hymn, "O Christ who Called the Twelve", is sung. Then Dr. Zeile speaks on Mark 1:14-20, the urgency of Christ's message regarding the Kingdom (rule) of God, which comes to us now but will not always be open to us. Send us Fan Mail