Martin Luther's Evening Prayer

After the rehearsal of the Decalog (Ten Commandments), Confession of sins, and Kyrie, Dr. Zeile discusses the role of signs and wonders in the early Church and whether they are a part of our life tod…

After a choral anthem, "Christ is Risen from the Dead," Dr. Zeile shares the perpsective of those followers of Jesus on the first easter where the resurrection came as a complete, unbelievable surpri…

Bells, the hymn "Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasures Eternal," Confession with Absolution, the Introit, collect prayer, and Isaiah 55 reading leads into Dr. Zeile's meditation on the evil spirit who …

Why does Jesus sometimes tell people to be silent about Him? What's He hiding? Dr. Zeile's meditation on the Messianic Secret explains the Church's understanding, and its relevance in the life and wi…

Dr. Zeile meditates on the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus and reflects on the experience of regret.

In this Librivox recording Dr. Zeile reads Psalm 27 in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims version…

Mark describes Christ's ministry on the fringes of the Jewish settlements and of the fact that those who touched the fringes of His garment received power. The Lord's reach beyond the familiar, safe,…

Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.

Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.

Dr. Zeile's meditation on the Woman who touched Jesus' garment and found healing points to the power of the Gospel in creating faith, and the importance of connecting with Jesus to receive the Spirit…

Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.

Solomon realized that he had some big shoes to fill as successor to King David. When God appeared to him in a dream and invited him to make any request, Solomon asked for wisdom, an understanding hea…

Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.

After confession & absolution, Introit, Kyrie, collect, a reading from Hebrews is a meditation on Jesus' teaching regarding what to give up and what is to gain by the kingdom (rule) of God in your li…

Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.

Dr. Zeile expounds Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones, pointing to the Divine work of the Spirit of God, "the Lord and Giver of Life," as the Nicene Creed declares. This is followed by the A…

Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.

Dr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.

Sometimes the truth is embarrassing. Sometimes the possibilities are unthinkable. Sometimes we can't accept what we've been told, so we are afraid to ask. Dr. Zeile discusses Jesus' disciples' retice…

This Christmas service begins with Matthew 1 and the carol "Away in a Manger," then follows confession and absolution. The sermon hymn is "Thy Works, Not Mine," and the message points out God's graci…