Learn the Lesson of Christ’s Coming (Matthew 24:23-35)
All things will change. Are you ready? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/30/learn-the-lesson-of-christs-coming-matthew-2423-35/
Nov 30, 2022•5 min
Daily Bible Reflections
Meditations on the Bible using the Revised Common Lectionary by church pastor and hospital chaplain Rev. Tim Ehrhardt
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The Tension of Advent (Hebrews 11:32-40)
People overcome dark times, establish what is just and right, gain what is promised, and do incredible things because they are looking beyond the present here-and-now of their difficulty to see something better. They know that their actions now will connect to better times ahead. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/29/the-tension-of-advent-hebrews-1132-40/
Nov 29, 2022•5 min
Cyber-Monday Is (Not) My Master (Romans 6:1-11)
The struggle against sin comes down to daily affirmations of faith that we belong to God through Jesus – and not to some other master. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/28/cyber-monday-is-not-my-master-romans-61-11/
Nov 28, 2022•5 min
Are You Ready for Advent? (Matthew 24:36-44)
It could be today. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/27/are-you-ready-for-advent-matthew-2436-44/
Nov 27, 2022•6 min
The Effects of the Fall (Genesis 6:11-22)
Guilt, shame, rebellion, disobedience, and violence need not define us. We can do better. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/26/the-effects-of-the-fall-genesis-611-22/
Nov 26, 2022•7 min
I Was (Not) Glad When They Said, “Let’s Go to Best Buy” (Psalm 122)
Journeying with Jesus throughout the Christian Year helps us to receive the gospel of grace, especially when our post-holiday budget begins judging us. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/25/i-was-not-glad-when-they-said-lets-go-to-best-buy-psalm-122/
Nov 25, 2022•7 min
Thanksgiving Day (Psalm 100)
His steadfast love endures forever and his faithfulness to all generations. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/24/thanksgiving-day-psalm-100/
Nov 24, 2022•5 min
A Sacred Service Announcement (Psalm 117)
"Your mercy reigns through every land; your grace is spread abroad; forever firm, your truth shall stand. We’ll praise our faithful God!" Isaac Watts This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/23/a-sacred-service-announcement-psalm-117/
Nov 23, 2022•4 min
The Time Is Near (Revelation 22:8-21)
Grace gives us courage to face both our present troubles and future uncertainties, no matter the anxiety which fills the earth. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/22/the-time-is-near-revelation-228-21/
Nov 22, 2022•7 min
Jesus Is Lord (Revelation 21:5-27)
Everything wrong will be made right; all that is crooked shall be made straight; and the endless struggle to do what is right and just will prevail once and for all. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/21/jesus-is-lord-revelation-215-27/
Nov 21, 2022•6 min
Worship That Is Fit For a King (Colossians 1:11-20)
Jesus is the great sovereign King, and this is a good thing – because in Christ we find authority to redeem and reconcile. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/20/worship-that-is-fit-for-a-king-colossians-111-20/
Nov 20, 2022•6 min
Let the Little Children Come (Luke 18:15-17)
“Jesus does not only save repentant adults; he also saves dependent children and all those whom we think are incompetent to respond to Jesus.” Frederick Dale Bruner This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/19/let-the-little-children-come-luke-1815-17/
Nov 19, 2022•5 min
A Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-9)
Hope is kept alive because of suffering. Faith is strengthened by means of adversity. And both originate because of mercy and grace. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/18/a-living-hope-1-peter-13-9/
Nov 18, 2022•8 min
Real Forgiveness (Hebrews 9:23-28)
Real forgiveness opens our minds, hearts, and energies. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/17/real-forgiveness-hebrews-923-28/
Nov 17, 2022•8 min
The Longing of Christ’s Heart (Matthew 23:37-24:14)
Truly humble folk dig a hole, throw their ego into it, and pour concrete on top of it. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/16/the-longing-of-christs-heart-matthew-2337-2414/
Nov 16, 2022•6 min
Think of the Needs of the Group (1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1)
Freedom is only freedom when it has the well-being of everyone in mind. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/15/think-of-the-needs-of-the-group-1-corinthians-1023-111/
Nov 15, 2022•5 min
Stop the Bad, Start the Good (Ephesians 4:25-5:2)
If ever in doubt, love is always the best choice. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/14/stop-the-bad-start-the-good-ephesians-425-52/
Nov 14, 2022•7 min
Grace Changes Everything (Isaiah 12:1-6)
Jesus came to release us from our obsessive need to be right, our compulsion to be rewarded, and our demands to be respected. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/13/grace-changes-everything-isaiah-121-6/
Nov 13, 2022•8 min
The Divine Warrior (Isaiah 59:15b-21)
No one is anonymous in God's kingdom. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/12/the-divine-warrior-isaiah-5915b-21/
Nov 12, 2022•5 min
What’s the Point of All This Suffering? (2 Thessalonians 1:3-12)
Evil is temporary. Love is eternal. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/11/whats-the-point-of-all-this-suffering-2-thessalonians-13-12/
Nov 11, 2022•7 min
God and the Human Condition (Romans 1:18-25)
Emotions aren’t to blame when things are rough. Neither is God to blame when bad stuff happens. Both our emotions and God are realities we must deal with. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/10/god-and-the-human-condition-romans-118-25/
Nov 10, 2022•8 min
Like Father Like Son (John 5:19-29)
Sometimes we need to remember how important our spiritual resources are to living in this world – and to clarify what’s really of ultimate significance in this old broken world. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/09/john-519-29-like-father-like-son/
Nov 09, 2022•6 min
To the Family of God (2 John 1:1-16)
The telltale sign of the deceiver, the false teacher, is that he proclaims only one without the other, either truth or love, but never both together. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/08/to-the-family-of-god-2-john-11-16/
Nov 08, 2022•7 min
Pay Attention to the Word (2 Peter 1:16-21)
Careful reading, focused listening, meditative reflection, and memorizing large chunks of Scripture makes a large difference in how we live our lives. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/07/pay-attention-to-the-word-2-peter-116-21/
Nov 07, 2022•7 min
God Is Both Near and Far (Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21)
Developing a sense of God as both far and near, helps us remember who we are and why are here. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/06/god-is-both-near-and-far-psalm-1451-5-17-21/
Nov 06, 2022•8 min
Build It Now! (Haggai 1:1-15a)
The Lord is doing a new thing. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/05/build-it-now-haggai-11-15a/
Nov 05, 2022•7 min
Keep Your Conscience Clear (Acts 24:10-23)
Pay attention to your conscience. Keep it clean and clear. It’s there to serve you well. So, let it. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/04/keep-your-conscience-clear-acts-2410-23/
Nov 04, 2022•8 min
Take the Path of Peace (Zechariah 1:1-17)
The happiest, fully rested, and most peaceful people and nations on earth continually find a steady stream of joy in their families, their rituals/traditions, and their religion. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/03/take-the-path-of-peace-zechariah-11-17/
Nov 03, 2022•8 min
A Parable about Faithfulness (Luke 19:11-27)
Everyone has faith. It’s just a matter of whom and what we place that faith in. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/02/a-parable-about-faithfulness-luke-1911-27/
Nov 02, 2022•8 min
All Saints Day (Psalm 149)
It is sage to recall events of rescue and pull them forward into the present. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://timehrhardt.com/2022/11/01/all-saints-day-psalm-149/
Nov 01, 2022•7 min
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