Scripture First

Dec 09 2024 290 ep. 30 mins 14

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Three millennials sit down with Lutheran theologians to understand how Scripture is working in our lives. God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, sin, faith, forgiveness, Luther, and more are on the table as Mason Van Essen, Kiri Haugen, and Adam Guthmiller discuss each week's upcoming lectionary Bible passage with Luther House of Study's theologians to hear the context in and around Scripture before it's preached in church.

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Vipers, Fruit, and Axes—Oh My! | Luke 3:7-18 with Dr. Chris Croghan

Dec 09 2024 26 mins

This week, Dr. Chris Croghan is back to discuss John the Baptist in this Advent text saying, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance.” Many who hear this text immediately think to themselves, “I don’t want to be a viper. I better get my act together before Christmas.”Dr. Croghan teaches us that being repented i

Receiving God’s Word in a Wasteland | Luke 3:1-6 with Lars Olson

Dec 02 2024 30 mins

In this week’s conversation, Lars Olson explains what the season of Advent is and why it’s not simply a season of preparation ahead of Christmas: it’s announcing Christ is here, now. Lars also teaches Kiri and Mason why Luke includes so many historical details about the political and religious leaders of the time and the significance of “the wilderness,” and why we encoun

Your Redemption is Drawing Near | Luke 21:25-36 with Sarah Stenson

Nov 25 2024 28 mins

In a text about the signs of Christ’s return, Sarah Stenson teaches us this week that Christians have always looked for the signs that Jesus is about to return. Even Martin Luther listed the events happening in Germany in a sermon about this text!But amidst the destruction, chaos, and fear listed here, there is an incredible promise. Christians who have received Jesus’ word of

Are Kings Put on Trial? | John 18:33-37 with Dr. Chris Croghan

Nov 18 2024 21 mins

Pilate asks Jesus a seemingly straightforward question, "Are you the King of the Jews?" As you’ll hear Dr. Chris Croghan teaches us, it’s anything but.If a king is truly sovereign, he cannot be put on trial. Yet here is Pilate putting Jesus on trial.Every time you question God, you’re accusing him of being a liar. I don’t think this is fair. I don’t want my family member

The Ramifications of How-To Sermons | Mark 13:1-8 with Lars Olson & Dr. Chris Croghan

Nov 11 2024 28 mins

Jesus and the disciples are back at the temple when the disciples exclaim, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” You might think this is the disciples admiring a beautiful church, but, as Lars Olson and Dr. Chris Croghan teach us, they’re admitting the church building is an idol for them. Christ continues to point out the idols the disciples, and us tod

Two Small Copper Coins | Mark 12:38-44 with Lars Olson

Nov 04 2024 26 mins

Jesus warns his disciples of the scribes who walk around in long robes, like to be greeted with respect, and have the best seats at banquets.We ask Lars Olson, what’s so bad about wearing long robes and having good seats? He explains the scribes are using their position to gain admiration in every sphere of life at the expense of those they’re called to protect: orphans, the po

When God Extends His Benefits | Matthew 5:1-12 with Sarah Stenson

Oct 28 2024 30 mins

Take a moment to answer this question to yourself: what is a saint?For All Saints Sunday, Sarah Stenson asks Kiri, Max, and Mason what we think a saint is, and we think it’s a path you’re on to become a better Christian. Sarah explains how this text gives us an understanding of what a saint is and who makes us a saint. Also, as you hear the Beatitudes, see if you notice yoursel

The Truth Will Make You Free | John 8:31-36 with Dr. Chris Croghan

Oct 21 2024 18 mins

To discuss the Reformation Day text the lectionary gives us every year, we welcome Dr. Chris Croghan back to Scripture First to discuss what is truth. Jesus says to his disciples, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."What does it mean to know the truth? Dr. Croghan quotes Martin Luther: the root of a

His Life As Ransom | Mark 10:35-45 with Sarah Stenson & Dr. Chris Croghan

Oct 15 2024 26 mins

James and John ask Jesus to grant them to sit in his glory at his right and left hands. As you’ll hear Sarah Stenson and Dr. Chris Croghan teaches us in this week’s episode, they’re focused on what they want instead of what God wants. Instead of thy will be done, it’s my will be done. Jesus explains that whoever wishes to be first among you must be a slave to all. This Old

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