1 John 3:1-10 — “Children of God” — with guest Rev. Tim Engel of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Portage, Indiana.
Law and Gospel
Topics of Discussion: (1) Hymn: “Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasure Eternal.” (2) Callers: Tower of Babel question; Examine Galatians 3:10-12.
The Bible Study – 1 John 2:12-17
1 John 2:12-17 — “Do Not Love the World” — with guest Rev. Tim Ostermeyer of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Ann, Missouri.
Law and Gospel
Topics of Discussion: (1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) What does a pastor do today when a gay couple wants to get married in the church? (3) Newspaper letters-to-the-editor opposed to gay marriage.
The Bible Study – 1 John 2:7-11
1 John 2:7-11 — “The New Commandment” with guest Rev. Kurt Taylor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waltz, Michigan
Law and Gospel
Topics of Discussion: (1) 7th Sunday after Pentecost: Galatians 6:15. (2) Is Paul contradicting the Old Testament that circumcision counts for nothing?
The Bible Study – 1 John 2:1-6
1 John 2:1-6 — “Love and Hatred for Fellow Believers” — with guest Rev. Charles Spomer of Ascension Lutheran Church in South St. Louis, Missouri.