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$Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerJames 1:22-27 "Counterfeit Religion"After the hymn "Arise O Christian People" and the reading of Isaiah 12, Psalm 148 is prayed and Dr. Zeile unpacks the idea of superficial religion that is mistaken for the real thing, especially by the practitioners! This followed by Luther's hymn on the Lord's Prayer with its plea, "Teach us to mean the words we say and from the inmost heart to pray." A collect for peace so that we may do God's will unhindered concludes the worship program.2024-06-3027 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerEzekiel 34: Hope in a Hopeless SituationAfter the canticle based on Revelation 7, "This is the Feast of Victory for Our God", Dr. Zeile speaks on the hopeless situation of Ezekiel 34- not only were the people dead but their bones were dry and scattered. Yet by the Lord's command bones came together, sinews grew upon them, skin grew over them and wind/breath came into them giving them life. Death is the most hopeless situation we face but God has promised to deliver us from eternal dying to unending life. The Te Deum Laudamus canticle follows this message, and the prayers called suffrages and a f...2024-06-2429 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMark 9:14-29 Evil Cast Out by PrayerDr. Zeile speaks on the connection between spirits and disease, and the role of prayer (asking God) in dealing with all aspects of our maladies. The contemporary hymn, "Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness" and the Te Deum Laudamus in Anglican chant accompany this message.2024-06-1029 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 31 in 3 Classic English TranslationsDr. Richard Zeile reads Psalm 31 first in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer wording, then in the 17th Century King James Authorized Version, and then in the 18th Century Challoner Revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.2024-06-0512 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 18 in 3 Classic English TranslationsDr. Zeile reads Psalm 18 first in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer version, then in the 17th Century King James Version, and finally in the 18th Century Challoner Revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.2024-05-3021 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMark 16:1-8 Rush JobDr. Zeile's meditation for the Easter Sunrise service points out the good news that God prepares in spite of human chaos. Parts of the Easter liturgy are included.2024-05-2129 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMatthew 27:62-66 PremonitionDr, Zeile's meditation for the evening of Holy Saturday reflects on the "warnings" we sometimes experience in light of the fears that prompted Jesus' enemies to seal and guard the tomb. Portions of the Easter Vigil service are included, the Baptism renewal and the Litany of the Resurrection, and classic hymns, "All who believe and are Baptized," and "Jesus Lives, the Victory's Won!"2024-05-1428 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMatthew 28: I Am With You AlwaysIn this sermon for Ascension Day, Dr. Zeile discusses the real absence and the real presence of Christ among Christians after His Ascension. The explanation of anthropomorphic language as applied to God will be helpful to many believers who may not have thought about this and assume the Bible's literal sense is always its intended sense. A choir selection, "Praise to the Risen Savior," Psalm 98, and the Easter Season celebration of Holy Communion accompany this presentation. 2024-05-0629 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPassion Sunday LiturgyThere is no sermon but the Reading of the Passion of Christ according to St. Mark by Presbyter (pastor or priest), Deacon, and congregation. The shift from the joyous procession of Palms in honor of Christ the King to the sober account of Jesus' suffering and death marks this first day of Holy Week. The litany of Palm Sunday (written by Dr. Zeile) and the 7th Century hymn of Theodolphus of Orleans (written while in prison on Palm Sunday) are included.2024-05-0129 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerJames 1: Temptation of the Flesh, World, DevilThe Apostle James warns of temptation and Dr. Zeile discusses how the "three enemies" relate in tempting us to sin. The hymn "Farewell to the Alleluia," traditionally sung on Quinquagesima Sunday, and the Luther hymn based on Psalm 130, "From Depths of Woe," accompany this message. 2024-04-2928 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerJohn 7: It Must Be BethlehemThe Gospel of John relates how some speculated that Jesus might be the Messiah and that others argued that since He was from Nazareth, He could not be Messiah who was expected to be born in Bethlehem as Micah had prophesied. Dr. Zeile discusses how God's ways of fulfilling His promises catch the proud by surprise. The message is accompanied by the reading from Hebrews 2, and the Rite of Holy Communion.2024-04-2228 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 64 in 3 Classic English TranslationsDr. Zeile reads from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims version. 2024-04-0105 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerIsaiah 61 Garments of SalvationIsaiah's message offers God's covering for our sin, an image and promise repeated in the New Testament and symbolized by the pastor's vestments. Epiphany season readings accompany Dr. Zeile's exposition, and the beloved Franzman hymn, Thy Strong Word, concludes. 2024-02-2629 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerColossians 1 Signs of LifeThere are signs of life the doctor looks for to determine whether the patient is alive and healthy. Dr. Zeile discusses the signs of your spiritual life, along with the things you can do to encourage the Spirit's life within. 2024-02-1229 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerLuke 2 NamesShakespeare asked, "What's in a name?" Dr. Zeile's meditation on the name of "Jesus" shows its meaning for every individual who realizes a need to be saved. Hymns and prayers from the New Year's Day service accompany this message.2024-02-0528 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerGalatians 4 Fullness of TimeTime was changed when God entered the world in Christ Jesus. Dr. Zeile's meditation includes prayer & hymns suited to the change of the year.2024-01-3129 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerLuke 18: See JesusWhen Christ cured the blind man in Luke 18, He was the first thing to be seen by that formerly blind man. Dr. Zeile expounds the lesson from this that applies to all whether their ocular organ functions or not. The hymn "Look Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious" accompanies this message as does the General Prayer, Psalm 142, and the recent hymn, "Depart from Us, the Demons Said."2024-01-1028 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPhilippians 3: FocusSt. Paul urges a Christian life with the right focus, which is not on the self, but on Someone outside Oneself. Dr. Zeile's discussion of this teaching is accompanied by Catechism recitation of certain Commandments, Confession & Absolution, the a'Kempis-related hymn, "O Love How Deep, How Broad," and the African hymn "Listen, God is Calling."2023-12-3129 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerExodus 13: Redemption of First-BornLuke describes the presentation of Christ in the temple where, as the first-born, He was to be redeemed according to the Law of Moses. Dr. Zeile's reflection on the deeper meaning of this incident includes readings of both Exodus 13 and Luke 2, and the Presentation hymn, "In His Temple Now Behold Him," and Luther's hymn on the Nunc Dimittis, "In Peace and Joy I now Depart."2023-12-2729 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerIsaiah 61:20 Garments of SalvationGod has you covered with garments of salvation. Isaiah spoke the promise which was articulated by Paul in Ephesians and reflected in the traditional vestments which pastors wear. Dr. Zeile' message is accompanied by Psalm 128, the Communion Rite, and Franzmen's popular hymn, "Thy Strong Word."2023-12-2028 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerGenesis 15 Abraham lived by the PromiseIn Genesis 15 Abraham observes that he has no son in his old age and God makes him a promise. Abraham believed and God counted it to him as righteousness. We, like Abraham live by the often unseen promise of God. Dr. Zeile's meditation is accompanied by Psalm 105, the Nicene confession of faith, the Magnificat and the classic Advent/Christmas hymn, "Let the Earth now Praise the Lord Who has truly Kept His Word."2023-12-1329 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 32 Guilt & BlessingPsalm 32 is one of the Seven Penitential Psalms and states clearly the fact that forgiveness is imputed- declared by God- rather than earned by the one repenting. Dr. Zeile's meditation is accompanied by the Benedictus from Matins, the rarely heard Athanasian Creed, and the plaintive hymn, "O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me."2023-12-0629 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 51 The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is mentioned many times in the Old Testament, but only in the revelation of the Son was the Spirit recognized as God in Person and not merely an attribute of the Father. Dr. Zeile's meditation on Psalm 51 points out that it is God's Spirit that creates faith and enables us to receive the gifts that empower us for service in the present. This message is accompanied by a reading from Matthew 6, and hymns, "Farewell to the Alleluia," and Luther's hymn on the Lord's Prayer, "Our Father Thou in Heaven Above."2023-11-2928 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerJohn 10 Other SheepBefore His death, Jesus told His disciples that He had "other sheep not of this fold" to seek. Dr. Zeile's message shows the Savior's intent to reach beyond the covenant people, the Jews, to include all nations in the plan of salvation. We who are His followers today share His concern to bring good news of forgiveness to all people. This meditation includes the Rite of Confession, the Introit, the recent hymn "The King of Love My Shepherd Is" (based on Psalm 23). and is followed by the celebration of Holy Communion.2023-11-2229 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerRevelation 14 :The Angel with the Eternal Gospel"In this Reformation message, Dr. Zeile explains the vision of John in Revelation as encompassing the Reformation in its sweep and Luther's emphasis on all glory for our salvation. The message is accompanied by the Reformation Psalm 46, and Luther's hymn, based on that Psalm, "A Mighty Fortress is Our God." The classic hymn, "Jesus Priceless Treasure is also included. 2023-10-3129 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerGenesis 12: UprootedSometimes God calls us out of our comfort zone, as He called Abram to leave Ur of the Chaldees and then Haran, to wander as a sojourner in Palestine. Dr. Zeile's message points out that sometimes God blesses us by requiring to give up one thing that we may cherish another thing more. The classic Lutheran hymn, "Lord Thee I Love with All My Heart" is included as is the celebration of Holy Communion.2023-10-0329 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerI Thessalonians 4: Sexual PurityFewer issues are as contrary to 21st Century western cultural values as the Christian call for purity in sexual matters. Dr. Zeile explains that the nature of sex as the "glue" that unites husband and wife is a blessing when used according to God's intent, but a curse when misused. Perhaps half of all Americans have been rejected by those who have known them most intimately. To be rejected by one who knows you best is one of the most crushing experiences possible. Yet, through Christ, healing and redirection of life is possible. This is expressed in David's Psalm 51, a...2023-09-2628 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerI Corinthians 15: Imposter?This Easter message is preceded by the hymn O Filii et Filiae (O Sons and Daughters) and is followed by the favorite "Duke Street" melody hymn "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." In the meditation, Dr. Zeile discusses the charge made in Apostolic times, repeated even today, that the risen Christ was an imposter. Christ's resurrection is a mystery beyond human understanding while the argument for an imposter is a self-serving projection by those not privileged to believe.2023-09-1928 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerJohn 15: In the GardenAfter the Introit, Kyrie, Easter canticle "This is the Feast of Victory for Our God," and collect, Dr. Zeile shares this meditation on Jesus' words in Gethsemane just prior to His arrest. They are a promise of the Spirit and of hope that transcended the immediate situation. Brief confession and Communion follow with the hymn "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling."2023-09-1229 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMatthew 17: Transfiguration of ChristThe Greek word translated as "transfiguration is the source oif the word "metamorphesis," the change in form of certain animals. The meaning of this change in Christ's appearance which revealed His glory to chosen disciples was to assure them that the suffering and death that was to follow was indeed God's will and Christ's mission. Dr. Zeile's exposition of this is accompanied by the Gloria and collect for the feast, as well as the Communion Rite and the office hymn "O Wond'rous Type," and the contemporary hymn "Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory" which has the feel of a...2023-08-0828 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerI Corinthians 9: Easy?Many have accepted Christianity because it was the path of least resistance, but is it an easy path? By no means! St. Paul explains what we can expect in living the Christian life, the way of the Cross. Dr. Zeile's message is accompanied by Psalm 74, the classic Lutheran hymn, "Salvation unto Us has Come," the celebration of Holy Communion, and the lententide hymn, "O Lord Throughout these Forty Days."2023-08-0127 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMatthew 22: "Give to Ceasar"Christ's answer to the question as to whether it is right to pay taxes to Caesar, a foriegner, struck all by its wisdom. To earthly rulers are given material paower and they are actually a blessing in that they regulate temporal life. It is better to be robbed by one man than by every ruffian that passes through. Yet the more important things, love, spiritual worship, and ultimate loyaty, these belong to God. Dr. Zeile's explanation of Christ's teaching is accompanied by the Creed and general prayer as well as the hymn of Francis Scott Key "Before Thee Lord...2023-07-2528 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMatthew 21: "Good Faith"The Lord gives us an example of how to deal those who do not deal with us in good faith. The priests and elders asked Jesus by what authority He taught and healed. The Lord asked them about their view of John's baptism, and when they refused to answer, He said no to answering their question. Dr. Zeile's exposition points out that the follower of Christ can and should say "No" in many situations, and that the desire to please everyone is not a Christian obligation or virtue. At the same time, we ARE to deal with others sincerely, h...2023-07-1829 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerLuke 2: BrisOn the eighth day after His birth Christ was circumcised and received the name "Jesus" (which means "savior"). Thus, New Year's Day is celebrated in many churches as the Name Day of Christ, and fittingly so. But there is deep meaning to the circumcision of the Christ Child: this is the first instance of His shedding blood for sin, and this when He who gave the Law (Torah) as God is put under the Law as man in the Bris or ceremony of circumcision. Dr. Zeile points out that this shows that CHrist's whole life, and not just its...2023-07-1129 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 137: Remembering HomeIn Psalm 137 Israel remebers home with sadness and longing, emotions often evoked at funerals. Yet in God there is hope- not immediate gratification, but hope. This message by Dr. Zeile is accompanied by Psalm 130 ("Out of the Depths"), the reading of John 11 (Raising of Lazarus), and the Litany prayed in procession.2023-07-0428 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 39 in 3 Classic English TranslationsDr. Zeile reads Psalm 39 from the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Douai-Rheims translation as revised by Richard Challoner.2023-06-3007 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerLuke 2: Anna, a Woman of Sorrow & JoyThis Advent meditation considers the widow Anna who was a figure familiar at many a church, what Barbara Pim called one of the "excellent women" whose faith is constant, and presence at the sanctuary is faithful, whose attitude is humble, and therefore often overlooked. But it was to such that the infant Messiah was revealed. Dr. Zeile's homily is accompanied by portions of the Epiphany service, Psalm 70, the hymns "Arise and Shune in Splendor" set to the Medieval tune "Inssbruck, I must leave Thee," and the sturdy English classic "Angels fro the Realms of Glory."2023-06-3029 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMatthew 16:24-27 Profit MotiveAfter Confession, the Kyrie, Gloria in Excelses, and a reading of Philippians 4, Dr. Zeile preaches on the Lord's appeal to our profit motive when He asks "What profit a man if he gain the whole world and yet lose his soul?" Is this an appeal to our reason, or our selfishness? The session concludes with the Danish paraphrase of Luther's Mighty Fortress sung in English as "God's Word is our Great Heritage."2023-06-2729 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerDeuteronomy 30: Friends Don't Let Friends...Some of the laws in the Old Testament seem draconian in our day of religious liberty, including Moses' strictures against idolatry. But the real moral principle behind this civil law which no longer applies to believers is that friends need to support one another in what is right, and this includes holding each other accountable to their faith commitment. Dr. Zeile's discussion of this issue is accompanied by the hymn "Son of God, Eternal Savior" and Romans 8, and is followed by Psalm 34 and the hymn "O God My Faithful God: I Trust when Dark the Road."2023-06-1328 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening Prayer2 Corinthians 8: The Grace of GivingSt. Paul urges the Corinthians to give as God has given us, and uses the example of others to encourage them. The miracle is that God makes us glad to give, eager to give and yet we may fail to carry out our good intentions. Dr. Zeile's meditation on the Apostle's teaching is accompanied by the praying of Psalm 8 and the favorite hymn, "We Give Thee but Thine Own," and is followed by the Rite of Holy Communion. 2023-05-3129 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 127: "He Gives His Beloved Sleep"We imagine that the world depends on us, and yet it is waiting for us after we have slept. Dr. Zeile's meditation on God's gift of sleep points out how knowing that God is in charge, and that His will for us is good, as demonstrated by Jesus' gift of His life for us, enables us to receive the gift of sleep for renewal and refreshment. Confession and Absolution, and readings from 1 Peter and from the Sermon on the Mount are included in this episode.2023-05-3127 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerGenesis 18: "On Prayer"Dr. Zeile discusses what we can learn about prayer from Abraham's example of pleading for Sodom, notably that God condescends to "bargain" with us, and that God may answer in a way that we may not realize, as He did in this case. Two hymns on prayer are included in the program, "I Holy Conversations We Speak to God in Prayer," and the favorite of many, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Take it to the Lord in Prayer)." A General Prayer as well as Luther's Evening Prayer complete the session.2023-05-2429 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerI Kings 19: "Reverses"Dr. Zeile's message on Elijah' surprising reverse after his victory on Mt. Carmel points out how our highs and lows are related to each other, and how we may be tempted to project our perception on God instead of listening to the small still voice of comfort that assures us that He is still in charge. This meditation includes Psalm 146, the hymn "Forth In Thy Name, O Lord, I Go," and Luther's hymn on the Nunc Dimittis, "In Peace and Joy I Now Depart."2023-05-1729 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerIsaiah 51: "The Rock from which You were Hewn"Isaiah's message is explained by Dr. Zeile as the offer of righteousness which will bless us beyond this life; nevertheless, there are many temporal blessings that come with this gift from God. The service of prayer and preaching includes readings from Romans 11 and Matthew 16, as well the canticle of Isaiah 12, "The Lord God is my Strength and my Song."2023-05-1028 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerRomans 15: "Harmony, God's Gift through Doctrine"Paul's urging to harmony may seem like something we work for and therefore a human accomplishment, but it is really a Divine gift that turns on receiving the Lord's teaching, or doctrine. Dr. Zeile's message is accompanied by a reading from 2 Timothy 3, the hymn "When in Our Music God is Glorified," the Magnificat, and Psalm 150.2023-05-0328 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMark 6 "Crisis"Mark 6 contains the memorable account of the storm on the Sea of Galilee which frightened the disciples. Jesus was asleep in the boat, but they awakened Him with the question, "Don't you care that we are perishing?" Dr. Zeile reflects on how God indeed cares and comes to aid us in a crisis, and what the experience may mean for us. The old-time favorite "Jesus Savior, Pilate Me over Life's Tempestuous Sea," as well as Psalm 130 ("Out of the Depths"), a general prayer and the hymn, "Love Divine" are included in the program.2023-04-3028 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMark 9: "Cut off My Hand?"Author Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), a notorius doubter, remarked, "It is not the things in the Bible I don't understand that trouble me; it is the things in the Bible I DO understand that trouble me." Christ's suggestion that it would be better to cut off one's hand than go to hell may be one such troubling truth. It is confounding who take the Bible literally, but not seriously. Dr. Zeile discusses the real issue, the source of sin in the human person, and how Christ addresses that. This message is accompanied by the Apostle's Creed, Offertory, Rite of Ho...2023-03-0829 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerJonah 3 "Turn before You Crash!"Jonah's was a message of repentance, of "turning," changing your mind, and changing direction before disaster follows. The pagan citizens of Niniveh were given this opportunity to repent, and so are we. Dr. Zeile's instruction is accompanied by the Introit, General Prayer, and two hymns, "O Christ the True, the Only Light," and the beloved "The Church's One Foundation." 2023-03-0127 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMatthew 14: "Walk on Water?"This meditation addresses the puzzling circumstances of the disciples' leaving Christ behind to dismiss those He had fed with fish and loaves. And why were they so frightened of seeing a ghost? The context and significance of the miracle are presented by Dr. Zeile in a compelling message, accompanied by the Navy Hymn. 2023-02-1529 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 64 in 3 Classic English TranslationsDr. Zeile reads Psalm 64 in the 16th Century translation of Coverdale found in the Book of Common Prayer; the 17th Century King James Version; and in the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.2023-01-3105 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerIsaiah 48 "Triune God in the Old Testament"Implicit in the Old Testament is the Triune identity of God, that He is One God in Three Persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Dr. Zeile's message shows how this identity is implicit in Isaiah 48 :16 where the Servant of the Lord declares that He is sent by Jehovah with the Spirit. This meditation for the Festival of the Most Holy Trinity is fittingly accompanied by the Te Deum Laudamus from Matins, the Litany, and classic hymns, "Praise the Almighty , My Soul Adore Him,' and Luther's "In Peace and Joy I Now Depart," based on the Nunc Dimittis.2022-10-2628 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerEzekiel 17 "The Allegory of the Sprig"The Prophet Ezekiel tells a parable or allegory given him by God to show His will even in seeming disaster. This is certainly applicable to the Easter gospel as Dr. Zeile explains. The message is accompanied by Psalm 77, the Easter Litany, and the contemporary Lutheran classic hymn, "Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying."2022-09-2829 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerColossians 1 :Peace through the Blood"This message is based on Paul's teaching that we have "Peace through the blood of His cross." The significance of blood which is identified with life in the Hebrew tradition is shared by Dr. Zeile in the exposition. This same blood is promised in the Sacrament of the Altar, or Holy Communion which is included in this broadcast.2022-09-2129 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerEphesians 4: Truth & LoveThere is a balance in the Christian life between truth and love; each without the other is insufficiant. Dr. Zeile discusses St. Paul's teaching on this delicate balance in this practical meditation.2022-09-1427 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening Prayer2 Corinthians 13: Love TransformsSt. Paul's final wish for the Corinthians is that the God of peace and love should be with them, transforming their lives. This same power and transformation is available to every believer, as Dr. Zeile points out in this message. Easter music and pryaers are a fitting accompaniment.2022-09-0729 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerHosea 13: Where is Thy Sting?Hosea's prophetic word opposed those who made a compact with death, as if the occult were a better source of life than the Creator; the Christ came to demonstrate God's victory over death in the resurrection, a victory and promise shared with all believers. Easter hymns and prayers accompany the message by Dr. Zeile.2022-08-3129 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerZechariah 9: Thirty PiecesThe betrayal of the Christ, even the price, was foreseen by the prophet Zechariah in the visions God had sent him. These details are not incidental, but filled with meaning, as Dr. Zeile's exposition will show. Appropriate Passiontide (Holy Week) prayers and hymn accompanies this meditation.2022-08-1727 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMark 6 "Needs"Christ met the needs of those who sought Him in the wilderness, feeding 5,000. But such bread sustains for a day, and Christ wanted to prepare His followers for the bread of eternal life through this miracle which foreshadowed His feeding millions through the last 2 millennia with His Own Body and Blood. The rite of Holy Communion and the hymn "Bread of Heaven" fittingly accompany this eucharistic meditation by Dr. Zeile. 2022-08-0329 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerIsaiah 42 "Blind as My Servant"The Lord asks in Isaiah 42:19 "Who is blind as my servant?" while at the same time promising light to those in darkness. Truly the Lord's Servant came to bring sight to the blind even as He shared their limitations. Dr. Zeile explains how this pertains to Christ and the meaning of His healing the blind man in this lenten message. It is accompanied by the John Newton classic hymn, "Amazing Grace."2022-07-2728 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerLuke 9 "Transfiguration"Elements of the Matins service (Morning prayer based on the Psalms) include Psalms 95 & 75, a reading from Romans 10, the Magnificat and prayers, including the collect for the Transfiguration. Dr. Zeile's meditation explains that the Greek word for Transfiguration is "metamorphosis" the term we use to describe the change of form for amphibians or insects, and it is used to describe the heavenly mystery about Christ revealed to His 3 apostles on the mountain. The contemporary hymn (with a western sound) "Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory" and the German folk hymn "Lord take my Hand and Lead Me" are also included. 2022-07-2029 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 40 "Witnessing"Many Christians feel called to "witness," that is to tell what God has done for us in Christ. The Psalmist shows us how it is done in Psalm 40 where he calls on the Lord in trouble, is delivered, and tells how God blessed him in this way. Dr. Zeile's exposition of this ancient believer's experience relates to each of us in the 21st Century. A reading from Colossians 3, the 15th Century hymn "Arise and Shine," the Magnificat, the Creed, and a choir selection are included in this broadcast. 2022-07-0630 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 95 "In the Presence of God"Psalm 95 is the traditional Psalm for Sunday Matins and invites us, "O Come let us sing to the Lord...Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving!" If God is everywhere at all times, what do we mean by these words? Dr. Zeile explains the kinds of presence and the meaningful, joyful kind that is Christian worship. A reading from Hebrews 2, the litany, and the 18th Century classic hymn, "Christ whose Glory fills the Skies," accompany this message.2022-07-0228 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 27: "Light"What does the Psalmist mean when he asserts that "The Lord is my light and my salvation"? Dr. Zeile considers light's role in revealing what is real versus what is merely shadow, and our need of what God reveals which we could not discern on our own. The rite of Holy Communion (mass , Liturgy, or Lord's Supper) is included as well as the classic 18th Century hymn, "What is the World to Me?"2022-06-2128 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 24: "Integrity"The Psalmist asks, "Who will stand before the Lord" and "enter His Holy City?" The answer, in a word, is the individual of integrity. But our culture has downplayed and ignored integrity for the last two generations or more as we encourage people to "follow the heart" with its contradictory and inconsistent desires, resulting in frustration, despair, and self-defeating behavior. One aspect of salvation offered in Christ is integrity, a blessing discussed in Dr. Zeile's message. Included is the rite of corporate Confession and Absolution, prayers from Candlemas, and the hymn of devotion, "Draw Us to Thee."2022-06-1429 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 126: "Nostalgia"Is nostalgia a good thing? Or is it a misunderstanding of the past? Dr. Zeile discusses the role of this human experience from the perspective of the ancients and of the Psalmist and exposes what is true and false. The celebration of Holy Communion and the Dutch hymn "We Praise Thee, O God of our Fathers, We Bless Thee," are included in this broadcast.2022-06-0629 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 70- Book of Common Prayer, King James Version, Douai-RhiemsDr. Zeile reads the Psalm in each of three classic English translations from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.2022-06-0403 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMatthew 2: "Out of Egypt have I called My Son"After relating the story of the Wise Men's visit, and Herod's attempt to kill the Christ Child, Matthew observes that after living as a refugee in Egypt, Christ returned to Israelite territory, the Scripture had been fulfilled, "Out of Israel I have called My Son." But this was spoken through Hosea concerning the people of Israel at the time of the Exodus. What did the Christ have to do with Israel? Dr. Zeile explains the Christian understanding that Christ fulfilled Israel's mission, that of keeping the law perfectly and thus fulfilling the Covenant of Sinai on behalf of the w...2022-05-3129 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 46: The ReformationPsalm 46 is the source of Luther's Reformation hymn, "A Mighty Fortress is Our God," and is the basis for Dr. Zeile's message explaining what the Reformation was about- the glory of God centered in the work of Christ for our salvation. No human works intervene lest anyone should boast, imagining he has merit over others, nor despair, imagining that he is irredeemable. The Reformation Festival Introit, sequence hymn and Gospel (John 8) accompanies this message along with Luther's hymn version of the Nicene Creed and Communion from the Deutsche Messe (German[or vernacular] Mass).2021-10-3130 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerLuke 13 IntimidationAfter the rite of confession, Dr. Zeile presents a message on the Pharisees' attempt to intimidate Jesus in Luke 13. The Lord's example in not allowing fear to dominate His thinking or influence His plans is a power one for us today. The sermon is followed by the litany and Lord's Prayer.2021-09-1428 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 23- Book of Common Prayer, King James Version, Douai-RhiemsDr. Zeile reads the Psalm in three classic English translations 2021-08-3104 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerLuke 24 "You Are Here"Dr. Zeile's message develops Christ's pointing out His place in the Scriptures so that we see where we are in relation to Christ, and all of history. This truth provides orientation, context, and direction for our personal lives. This is accompanied by 2021 Vacation Bible School songs led by Lutheran Teacher Glenn Grage.2021-08-3128 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerMatthew 9 "The Forgotten Man of the Trinity"The Holy Spirit is a person like the Father and the Son, co-equal in the Godhead; but because His nature is less concrete (the word "spirit" means wind, after all), and the nature of His work, we are inclined to forget that He is God and an essential part of our salvation. Dr. Zeile's message helps bring the work of the Spirit into focus in this Pentecost message. The canticle of praise to the Holy Trinity, the Te Deum Laudamus fittingly follows this exposition of Christian teaching. 2021-05-3028 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening Prayer2 Peter 3- "Christ's Descent into Hell"Dr. Zeile's homily for the Easter Vigil service on the night of Holy Saturday expresses the Bible teaching that in the early morning of Easter, Christ appeared as Victor in Satan's realm, proclaiming victory among all those held in prison, traditionally to all who slept with Abraham. Luther's hymn on this theme, "Christ Lag in Todesbanden" (Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands) and the celebration of Holy Communion are included in this program.2021-05-1629 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 1 in Three Classic English TranslationsDr. Zeile reads Psalm 1 in the 16th Century translation included in the Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century version from the King James translation, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.2021-05-0104 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 117 In t=Three Classic English TranslationsDr. Zeile reads Psalm 117 in the 16th Century translation included in the Book of Common Prayer, the 17th Century version from the King James translation, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation.2021-05-0102 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerDeuteronomy 32 "I Kill and Make Alive"There are those who blame God for killing; and this shows that they do not know who God is, for He is the Creator who gives to each his life and should He withdraw His grace they fall into death. Therefore humility, not prideful ignorance, is the proper attitude toward God. Dr. Zeile's message for Passion Sunday (also known as Palm Sunday) lays out the Divine plan involving death and life implemented in Holy Week. A reading from the Passion account of Luke 23 and the Lenten hymn "Christ the Life of all the Living, Christ the Death of Death o...2021-05-0128 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 32 "Confession is Good for the Soul"The Decalogue (Ten Commandments) is rehearsed as part of the Rite of Confession and Absolution (Forgiveness), followed by praying Psalm 32, "Blessed is the Man whose Transgression is Forgiven'" and Dr. Zeile's exposition on the Christian teaching concerning confessing sin. Classic hymns "Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain," and the Italian hymn to the Precious Blood, "Glory be to Jesus," are sung. 2021-04-1128 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 115 "You Become What You Worship"The Psalmist says, "Those who bow down to them become like them." Dr. Zeile unpacks the deeper meaning of the Psalmist's insight, and its opposite, the good news of what happens when we do the converse, worshipping the Highest Good. This message is accompanied by the Rite of Holy Communion, the holiest of Christian practices, and the classic hymn, "What is the World to Me!?"2021-03-1428 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening Prayer3 Pictures of Christ in Genesis: Gen.49 "Shiloh"This is an obscure prophecy or promise, made in the course of blessing. Dr. Zeile discusses both the Hebrew and Greek Bible's take on this name, which is related to "peace" and speaks of the "Prince of Peace." This is an Advent service of Evening Prayer with the Magnificat and litany sung by the congregation.2021-01-1629 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 119 section Samek, "Power of God's Word"The Psalmist celebrates God's Word under many titles in Psalm 119 which has one section for each letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Dr. Zeile's discussion points out the power in the Word which makes things happen. Thus the power to believe is God's and not the power of human decision-making. Thus our faith is not in ourselves but in the Lord who has called us by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Word made Flesh, through the power of the Holy Spirit.2020-12-1229 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerLuke 12: Worry, a Sin with its Own Built-in PenaltyDr. Zeile discusses the sin of worry which is the converse of Trust, the gift of God which allows us to let God do His work while we focus on what we can do. Satan often robs us of our joy as well as our productivity through this sin. It is one of his favorites because we will offer us pleasure if it gets us to sin, the sin of worry torments us as well! 2020-12-0828 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 43 "Christ Goes to the Altar of God"Psalm 43 speaks of the Christ because the Psalmist had the Spirit of Christ who went to the altar of God. Dr. Zeile explains the significance of the altar as the meeting place between God and Man, a place of sacrifice, a table for those who share in eating the sacrifice, and a symbol of Christ cherished in most traditional Christian Churches- Lutheran, Catholic, Orthodox. A reading of James 5, the Gerhardt hymn. "Upon the Cross Extended," and the Thomas Kelly hymn out of the English tradition, "We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died," complete the program.2020-11-0627 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerJob 42 "Reward"Job's reward after suffering- restored health, a new family, returned wealth- have struck readers as superficial and unsatisfying. If that is all there is, they are right. Dr. Zeile points out the underlying reward that is only betokened by the earthly restoration of Job. The Easter hymn O Filii et Filiae (O Sons & Daughters of the King) is sung along with Psalm 147, Colossians 1 is read, and the classic Lutheran hymn Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode concludes the program.2020-10-2628 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerJob 30 "Suffering for God's Glory"Job did not know it but he suffered for God's glory, that others might find in his bitter experience reason to praise God. He was a precursor of Jesus Christ whose suffering was for the ultimate glory of God in the salvation of souls. Dr. Zeile meditates on this solemn truth: Psalm 107 is prayed and the Communion is celebrated in this broadcast.2020-10-2328 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerJob 29 "The Arc of Life"We are tempted to think that Job's situation is unique; but it is universal, for there is an arc to life; after we have achieved our peak, our children move away, our health begins to deteriorate, loved ones begin to die off, and we ourselves reach a point where, without faith in God, we have nothing to look forward to. Dr. Zeile develops these thoughts in this installment in his series on Job. General Confession, prayers, and the hymn of Savanarola, "Jesus, Refuge of the Weary," are included in this broadcast. 2020-10-1927 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerJob 16: "The Mystery of Suffering"A "mystery" is something that cannot be explained, analogous to a hole too deep to observe the bottom. Suffering cries out for an explanation, yet too often none is given this side of the grave. Job survived just such suffering and Christ undertook the same on our behalf. Dr. Zeile points out that we have a Savior who has suffered for us and with us. The mystery will not overpower those whom Christ has redeemed. Psalm 51 us prayed and the message is preceded by and followed by choral Good Friday anthems.2020-10-1628 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerJob 10: "Innocent Suffering"The words of Job 10 could have been spoken by Christ from the cross. In this Good Friday meditation from a series on the book of Job, Dr. Zeile reflects on how our suffering is united with and redeemed by the suffering Son of God. Lamentations 2 is prayed and classic Good Friday hymns are sung: "Hear us Holy Jesus" (based on the Seven Words from the Cross), and the German Agnus Dei, "Lamb of God, Pure and Holy."2020-10-1229 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerIsaiah 58: "Fasting"Fasting has been a Christian practice for centuries, and assumed in the New Testament, but has fallen off in this last century of plenty. Dr. Zeile develops Isaiah's message about an acceptable fast into guidance for modern believers. Psalm 84 is prayed, along with Compline prayers and the hymns include Franzmann's "Thy Strong Word," and the early medieval hymn "Hark, a Thrilling Voice is Sounding!"2020-10-0929 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerLuke 20: "The Future of Marriage"Does marriage have a future beyond "Death do us part"? Dr. Zeile reviews Christ's surprising teaching on this point, a message of deep hope for every Christian spouse. This broadcast includes special prayers for America and for farmers, the Magnificat, and the hymn "Evening and Morning."2020-10-0529 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerJohn 14 "The Spirit Brings All to Remembrance"After the I John 3 epistle and sequence hymn, Dr. Zeile develops the promise of Christ in John 14 that the promised Holy Spirit would bring all things to the Apostles' rememberance. To "re-member" is to reconnect, and the promise pertains not merely to recalling facts, but connecting the events of salvation and the teachings of Jesus to believers of every age. Christ's words in the Lord's Supper, "Do this to remember Me," are understood as having great power for in that sacrament we not onlt recall His sacrifice, but are connected to it, and this helps us understand why He...2020-10-0228 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerJob 1- Satan's GameThis begins an eight-part series of messages on Job. Dr. Zeile discusses the role of Satan whose name means "accuser" in accusing Job before God. After the first chapter he is not heard from again! So Satan's game is, in part, to make trouble and watch from the sidelines. We can avoid Satan's work when we stop accusing others and wait upon God.2020-08-2928 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPhilippians 3- Enemies of the CrossPortions of Vespers (Evening Prayer) are included in this episode along with Dr. Zeile's meditation on St. Paul's words concerning enemies of the Cross. They are those who object to Christ's suffering on our behalf, and even more of our suffering in following Christ. They want to replace Christ's atonement with something else, and we ourselves may object to the cost of following Christ, and thus becomes enemies of the Cross as well. The classic hymn, "When I Survey the Wonderous Cross" reminds us to pour contempt on our pride in our own works.2020-08-2629 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerPsalm 116 "Precious...is the Death of His Saints"After the Confession rite and prior to the Communion rite, Dr. Zeile speaks on the Divine perspective regarding the believer's death. From the human perspective death, especially at the hands of God's enemies, appears to be a painful defeat; but in God's eyes, it is the ultimate victory and for the faithful soul it becomes the gate to eternal life and the victory of the saints.2020-08-2329 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerGalatians 5- "The Offense of the Cross"After the rehearsal of the Ten Commandments and singing of the hymn, "In the Cross of Christ I Glory," Dr. Zeile meditates on St. Paul's words regarding the offense that many took regarding the Cross of Christ, namely His suffering as a criminal in place of sinful humankind. Many are offended today at the thought that their sin requires punishment, that they are answerable to God, that God should stoop down to a criminal's experience. This is only natural on the part of people untouched by God's Spirit, but to those who are saved, those enabled to believe this m...2020-08-2028 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerLuke 21- Judgment Then and NowChrist's discourse about the end times is perplexing- events we can date, like the destruction of the Jerusalem temple by the Romans in A.D.70, or the persecution of Christians are jumbled with the End of the world and Christ's own return to judge. Dr. Zeile's message points out that God's judgment transcends time, breaking in on human history at certain points before it engulfs the temporal world in God's triumph. This is joyful news to those who love God and trust in His design, but terror to those who have not yet made their peace with Him. Use...2020-08-1728 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerCoast to Coast Broadcast January 29, 2020- Psalm 18:27 "Humility"Excerpts from Matins/Vespers accompany Dr. Zeile's message based on Psalm 18's commendation of humility as the condition of true worship toward God and reconciliation toward fellow creatures.2020-03-0327 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerCoast to Coast Broadcast January 22, 2020 - Luke 14 "Hate Your Family?"Jesus said we could not follow Him unless we HATE? Dr. Zeile explains the use of hyperbole in the Lord's rhetoric and the challenge that we face in loving the Lord more than His many and various gifts, including dearest family members. Excerpts of evening prayer, the litany and blessing are included as well as the hymn based on Ezekiel, "As Surely as I live," God Said, "I would not see the sinner dead, but that he turn from error's ways, repent and live for endless days."2020-02-2928 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening Prayer2012 Graduation Address at Springport High SchoolDr. Zeile, in his capacity as member of Michigan's State Board of Education, speaks at the commencement of the Springport High School in June, 2012 2015-10-2825 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerProverbs 14: Truth SavesWe trust our doctors with our lives; nothing is more important than the trustworthiness of what we believe. Solomon points out that God's truth is trustworthy not just for life, but for the soul. Find out what God does to give us that trust in the right things by listening to Dr. Zeile's message on Proverbs 14.2015-09-2410 min $Martin Luther\'s Evening Prayer$ Martin Luther's Evening PrayerRest for Your SoulsThe Sabbath rest has been misunderstood by those who see the day as sacred and fail to see that Christ fulfilled the Sabbath commandment and directed us to the true source of rest, Himself. Listen to Dr. Zeile's message based on Matthew 11.2015-09-2016 min