Scripture First
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 333
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Behind Palm Sunday | Matthew 21:1-11 with Dr. Chris Croghan
How is the whole world implicated in killing Jesus? What does it mean that Jesus has mercy on us? Why is the gospel writer using so much description?
This week, Luther House of Study’s co-director, D…
How Christians Can Respond to COVID-19
Dr. Steven Paulson joins Mason and Kiri to talk about how Christians can live in faith rather than fear amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
“I shall ask God mercifully to protect us. Then I shall fumigate, he…
Are You Afraid of Death? | John 11:1-45 with Dr. Steven Paulson
Are you afraid of death? Why did Jesus let Lazarus die? How does Jesus actually defeat death?
This week, Luther House of Study’s Director of Lutheran Theology, Dr. Steven Paulson, joins the podcast to…
All of Human History | John 9:1-41 with Dr. Steven Paulson
Who are God’s elect? Why did Jesus use mud to give the man sight? History is full of God’s works?
This week, Luther House of Study’s Director of Lutheran Theology, Dr. Steven Paulson, joins the podca…
Questions Don't Give You Faith | John 4:5-42 with Dr. Chris Croghan & Sarah Stenson
Why is Jesus tired? Can asking the right questions lead to faith? What's the significance of Jesus calling himself Messiah?
This week, Luther House of Study’s co-directors, Dr. Chris Croghan and Sara…
For God so loved the world that he gave… | John 3:1-17 with Sarah Stenson
Why does Nicodemus come by night? What does Jesus mean, “the wind blows where it chooses?” Do we have any role in our salvation?
This week, Luther House of Study’s co-director, Sarah Stenson, joins t…
How Does the Devil Tempt Us? | Matthew 4:1-11 with Dr. Chris Croghan
How does the devil tempt us? Baptism sends you back into the world. What does Jesus do to the devil?
This week, Luther House of Study’s co-director, Dr. Chris Croghan, joins the podcast to talk about…
What Makes Something Holy? | Matthew 17:1-9 with Dr. Steven Paulson
What happens when you encounter God’s glory? Listen to him! What actually is the Office of the Keys?
This week, Luther House of Study’s Director of Lutheran Theology, Dr. Steven Paulson, joins the po…
Don’t Send Your Whole Body Into Hell! | Matthew 5:21-37 with Dr. Chris Croghan & Sarah Stenson
I’ve committed murder? You’re telling me hell on earth is actually happening to me? My heart is the root of my sin?
This week, both of Luther House of Study’s co-directors, Dr. Chris Croghan and Sarah…
What Does It Mean To Be The Salt of the Earth? | Matthew 5:13-20 with Sarah Stenson
How can I be the salt of the earth? Jesus came to fulfill the law? Who actually DOES the law?
This week, Luther House of Study’s co-director, Sarah Stenson, joins the podcast to talk about the passag…
Why Forgiving Sins is so Offensive | Luke 2:22-40 with Dr. Chris Croghan
Christ didn’t come to unify? Mary and Joseph are amazed! Your sins are forgiven.
This week on Scripture First Dr. Chris Croghan joins Adam, Kiri, and Mason to discuss the sermon Mary and Joseph get fr…
The Most Important Reformation Text in All of Scripture | Matthew 4: 12-23 with Dr. Steven Paulson
When you hear the word repent, what does it mean? Do you have to do something? What does Jesus do for you?
This week, Dr. Steven Paulson joins us on the podcast to talk about the most important Reform…
Jesus and Identity Theft | John 1:29-42 with Dr. Chris Croghan & Sarah Stenson
The Lamb of God. Who's offended by Jesus? Jesus taking away our identity.
Both of Luther House of Study's co-directors, Dr. Chris Croghan and Sarah Stenson, join the podcast to discuss this week's lec…
Why Does Jesus Get Baptized? | Matthew 3:13-17 with Sarah Stenson
Isn't it sinners who need baptism? What does it mean to fulfill all righteousness? What is the function of the Holy Spirit?
Luther House of Study's co-director, Sarah Stenson, joins the podcast to dis…
God Gives, Not Expects | John 1:1-18 with Dr. Chris Croghan
The law doesn't force you to follow it. What exactly is grace? What is God's true heart?
Luther House of Study's co-director, Dr. Chris Croghan, joins the podcast to talk about this week's lectionary …
Wrath & Mercy Collide! | Matthew 2:13-23 with Dr. Steven Paulson
Wrath and mercy collide! The significance of dreams! The saddest part of all of Scripture!
This week, we welcome Dr. Steven Paulson back to Scripture First to discuss this week's lectionary text, Math…
How Does Joseph Fit Into Jesus' Birth? | Matthew 1:18-25 with Dr. Steven Paulson
As a just man, Joseph has to choose between divorcing Mary or sentencing her to death. That is until an angel intervenes and offers him another option.
This week we welcome Dr. Steven Paulson back to…
John the Baptist Goes to Jail | Matthew 11:2-11 with Dr. Chris Croghan and Sarah Stenson
Both of Luther House of Study's co-directors, Dr. Chris Croghan and Sarah Stenson, join the podcast to discuss John the Baptist going to jail in Matthew 11: 2-11.
In the episode you'll hear Kiri, Adam…
You Brood of Vipers! | Matthew 3:1-12 with Sarah Stenson
Who is John the Baptist and why is he in the wilderness? Jesus calls people a brood of vipers! We're going to be baptized by fire?!
Luther House of Study's co-director, Sarah Stenson, joins the podcas…
The Son of Man Is Coming | Matthew 24:36-44 with Dr. Chris Croghan
Dr. Chris Croghan joins the podcast to talk about the first week of Advent's text, Matthew 24:36-44.
Some of the topics Dr. Croghan talks to Adam, Kiri, and Mason about include:
- Why Advent isn't about…