https://simplecast.com The Weekly Word The Weekly Word is a weekly podcast to help you journey through the Bible. My name is Matt Lytikainen and with me is Steve Lampi and we are both Christian pastors currently serving at Messiah Church in Midland, MI. Every week we’ll be taking a big picture view of the Scripture you’re reading, point out some points of interest along the way, and, together, gain a better vision of the God who loves us. This podcast follows along with the daily readings found in The One Year Chronological Bible reading plan and resources from Tyndale House Publishers. en Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 Thu, 2 Jan 2025 16:34:33 +0000 https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com The Weekly Word https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d9498724-4592-4363-837b-7fa86ba11082/ed88fdee-dab0-47fe-af31-373db6562122/3000x3000/instagram-posts-2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com episodic The Weekly Word is a weekly podcast to help you journey through the Bible. My name is Matt Lytikainen and with me is Steve Lampi and we are both Christian pastors currently serving at Messiah Church in Midland, MI. Every week we’ll be taking a big picture view of the Scripture you’re reading, point out some points of interest along the way, and, together, gain a better vision of the God who loves us. This podcast follows along with the daily readings found in The One Year Chronological Bible reading plan and resources from Tyndale House Publishers. Messiah false https://feeds.simplecast.com/_BDcErLy bible, christian, christianity, chronological, holy bible, how to read the bible, read scripture, scripture, the weekly word, weekly word, biblical, bible study, messiah, sermon, matt lytikainen, one year chronological bible, christian church, christian teaching, steve lampi, messiah midland, lampi, tyndale, lytikainen, christian podcast Messiah Church weeklyword@messiahmidland.org 5f8f34f5-0bbb-4cc6-ba8b-f9f1f20091de Week 52: I John 1-Revelation 19 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-52-i-john-1-revelation-19-3jj0Vb7G Week 52: I John 1-Revelation 19 Messiah Church 00:26:59 Matt and Steve explore the themes of brotherly love in 1-3 John and the warning against false teachers in Jude. They then dive into the profound symbolism and prophetic visions in Revelation, unpacking the heart of the book and its message for the Church today. A deep exploration of love, truth, and future hope, this episode wraps up their series with a focus on living faithfully in the light of God’s eternal promises. Matt and Steve explore the themes of brotherly love in 1-3 John and the warning against false teachers in Jude. They then dive into the profound symbolism and prophetic visions in Revelation, unpacking the heart of the book and its message for the Church today. A deep exploration of love, truth, and future hope, this episode wraps up their series with a focus on living faithfully in the light of God’s eternal promises. false full 54 c709ef1f-8436-4b86-a268-ae0db69a3e6a Week 51: II Timothy 4-II Peter 1 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-51-ii-timothy-4-ii-peter-1-1y_DrHd1 Week 51: II Timothy 4-II Peter 1 Messiah Church 00:22:25 In this episode, Matt and Steve explore key themes in Hebrews, including Jesus as the tempted yet perfect High Priest (Hebrews 1:3) and the power of God's Word (Hebrews 4). They dive into the Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11) and discuss the purpose behind heavenly discipline in Hebrews 12, drawing connections to Leviticus. The episode also examines 1 Peter 1:18-21, focusing on Christ’s redemptive work, and addresses the powerful truth in 1 Peter 3 about baptism and salvation. A thought-provoking episode for growing in faith! In this episode, Matt and Steve explore key themes in Hebrews, including Jesus as the tempted yet perfect High Priest (Hebrews 1:3) and the power of God's Word (Hebrews 4). They dive into the Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11) and discuss the purpose behind heavenly discipline in Hebrews 12, drawing connections to Leviticus. The episode also examines 1 Peter 1:18-21, focusing on Christ’s redemptive work, and addresses the powerful truth in 1 Peter 3 about baptism and salvation. A thought-provoking episode for growing in faith! false full 53 dd4d9524-3d29-4cfa-9e53-c411bdcd9112 Week 50: Philemon 1- II Timothy 2 Sun, 8 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-50-philemon-1-ii-timothy-2-6kmkP53g Week 50: Philemon 1- II Timothy 2 Messiah Church 00:27:15 Matt and Steve dive into powerful letters that challenge and inspire. They discuss how Philemon subverts slavery by urging us to see one another as brothers in Christ. In Philippians 2, they reflect on humility and the mindset of Christ. James brings the call to active faith: faith without works is dead. The Pastoral Epistles offer wisdom on leadership qualifications, avoiding quarrels (2 Timothy 2), and the dangers of loving money (1 Timothy 6). Plus, a look at God’s grace in Titus 2:11-14. Don’t miss this episode! Matt and Steve dive into powerful letters that challenge and inspire. They discuss how Philemon subverts slavery by urging us to see one another as brothers in Christ. In Philippians 2, they reflect on humility and the mindset of Christ. James brings the call to active faith: faith without works is dead. The Pastoral Epistles offer wisdom on leadership qualifications, avoiding quarrels (2 Timothy 2), and the dangers of loving money (1 Timothy 6). Plus, a look at God’s grace in Titus 2:11-14. Don’t miss this episode! false full 52 bd8baf25-8fd9-47f0-8f26-29cb6946de4d Week 49: Acts 21-Colossians 1 Sun, 1 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-49-acts-21-colossians-1-0bfKiOPO Week 49: Acts 21-Colossians 1 Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen 00:28:58 This episode follows Paul’s tumultuous journey in Acts 21-28, from imprisonment and appeals to Caesar to shipwreck and eventual arrival in Rome. Matt and Steve discuss key themes in Ephesians—breaking down the dividing wall, salvation by grace (Ephesians 2), and the beautiful picture of marriage (Ephesians 5). They also explore the supremacy of Jesus in Colossians 1 and what it means to live a renewed life in Christ (Colossians 3:5-14). A rich episode packed with insights for every believer! This episode follows Paul’s tumultuous journey in Acts 21-28, from imprisonment and appeals to Caesar to shipwreck and eventual arrival in Rome. Matt and Steve discuss key themes in Ephesians—breaking down the dividing wall, salvation by grace (Ephesians 2), and the beautiful picture of marriage (Ephesians 5). They also explore the supremacy of Jesus in Colossians 1 and what it means to live a renewed life in Christ (Colossians 3:5-14). A rich episode packed with insights for every believer! the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, jesus christ, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, new testament, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, jesus, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, gospels, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 51 29cb51b7-9c4a-42b3-abdf-d558e6c06514 Week 48: Romans 8-Acts 20 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-48-romans-8-acts-20-A6qOCspU Week 48: Romans 8-Acts 20 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:27:14 In this episode, Matt and Steve delve into powerful passages that shape our understanding of faith and purpose. They explore righteousness apart from the law, as seen in Romans, and reflect on the call to live as a living sacrifice in Romans 12. Shifting to 2 Corinthians, they unpack the contrast between our earthly tent and heavenly dwelling, the role of believers as ambassadors of reconciliation, and Paul’s thorn in the flesh. A deep dive into Scripture with practical lessons for everyday life! In this episode, Matt and Steve delve into powerful passages that shape our understanding of faith and purpose. They explore righteousness apart from the law, as seen in Romans, and reflect on the call to live as a living sacrifice in Romans 12. Shifting to 2 Corinthians, they unpack the contrast between our earthly tent and heavenly dwelling, the role of believers as ambassadors of reconciliation, and Paul’s thorn in the flesh. A deep dive into Scripture with practical lessons for everyday life! the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, jesus christ, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, new testament, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, jesus, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, gospels, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 50 2243de85-becd-4e59-b2f5-fac50555f01c Week 47: 1 Corinthians 4-Romans 5 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-47-1-corinthians-4-romans-5-prefHFQe Week 47: 1 Corinthians 4-Romans 5 Messiah Church 00:30:55 **Podcast Episode Description:** Join Matt and Steve as they unpack key themes from 1 Corinthians and Romans 1-8. Explore the Apostle Paul's insights on church unity, spiritual gifts, and the transformative power of the resurrection in 1 Corinthians. Then dive into Romans to discuss humanity's struggle with sin, justification by faith, and living a Spirit-filled life. **Podcast Episode Description:** Join Matt and Steve as they unpack key themes from 1 Corinthians and Romans 1-8. Explore the Apostle Paul's insights on church unity, spiritual gifts, and the transformative power of the resurrection in 1 Corinthians. Then dive into Romans to discuss humanity's struggle with sin, justification by faith, and living a Spirit-filled life. false full 49 2506e52e-8211-4b99-8273-cae79463b241 Week 46: Acts 12-1 Corinthians 1 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-46-acts-12-1-corinthians-1-hZ0s2qA7 Week 46: Acts 12-1 Corinthians 1 Messiah Church 00:32:29 false full 48 4378aa46-4403-41a2-acf2-c32d085a4c10 Week 45: Mark 15-Acts 10 Sun, 3 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-45-mark-15-acts-10-ywK2442L Week 45: Mark 15-Acts 10 Messiah Church 00:29:55 false full 47 920c84c0-5d7d-435b-ba68-2bf080e9a0fb Week 44: Mark 14-John 19 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-44-mark-14-john-19-8_E6yjRE Week 44: Mark 14-John 19 Messiah Church 00:30:17 false full 46 6873fc64-f069-401e-bf2d-a8a0003192f4 Week 43: Matthew 20-Matthew 25 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-43-matthew-20-matthew-25-tg9ng6pY Week 43: Matthew 20-Matthew 25 Messiah Church 00:30:25 false full 45 df0cc6c5-58a1-4964-9e48-ea712123505e Week 42: John 8-Luke 18 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-42-john-8-luke-18-I3toVSPK Week 42: John 8-Luke 18 Messiah Church 00:27:33 false full 44 bd043855-9788-407d-a987-68a67176f6e1 Week 41: Matthew 9-John 7 Mon, 7 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-41-matthew-9-john-7-t0Qdzxq3 Week 41: Matthew 9-John 7 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:29:23 This week the guys discuss: What's the relationship between faith and prayer? Furthermore, whatever happened to being bold and expectant in prayer? Also, let's expand our picture of Jesus beyond the picture of a shepherd cuddling a lamb. He's got some challenging and startling things to say! And how should they impact us? This week the guys discuss: What's the relationship between faith and prayer? Furthermore, whatever happened to being bold and expectant in prayer? Also, let's expand our picture of Jesus beyond the picture of a shepherd cuddling a lamb. He's got some challenging and startling things to say! And how should they impact us? the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, jesus christ, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, new testament, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, jesus, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, gospels, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 43 ebaf9e89-9148-45dd-b320-a62e9a4a33e7 Week 40: John 5-John 12 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-40-john-5-john-12-_SKsho_N Week 40: John 5-John 12 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:29:18 Why did Jesus have a beef with the Pharisees? And they with him? Also we discuss our favorite moments from Jesus’ amazing sermon on the mount… and more! Why did Jesus have a beef with the Pharisees? And they with him? Also we discuss our favorite moments from Jesus’ amazing sermon on the mount… and more! the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, jesus christ, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, new testament, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, jesus, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, gospels, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 42 66ed15fe-39fa-412a-aedb-84bbb9ac59bb Week 39: Mark 1-Luke 5 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-39-mark-1-luke-5-_tSQKPnL Week 39: Mark 1-Luke 5 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:25:22 Drum. Roll. Please. 🥁🥁🥁 We're in the New Testament people! 🎉🎊🍾 We start out with the birth story of Jesus and we also discuss our favorite gospels, what "synoptic" means, and the amount of meaning packed into verses like "In the beginning was the Word..." Let's dig in! Drum. Roll. Please. 🥁🥁🥁 We're in the New Testament people! 🎉🎊🍾 We start out with the birth story of Jesus and we also discuss our favorite gospels, what "synoptic" means, and the amount of meaning packed into verses like "In the beginning was the Word..." Let's dig in! the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, jesus christ, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, new testament, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, jesus, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, gospels, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 41 131e08d4-2823-43ce-bbf0-d16111c503ff Week 38: Ezra 9-Joel 1 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-38-ezra-9-joel-1-jMJjQzEL Week 38: Ezra 9-Joel 1 Messiah Church 00:24:29 false full 40 b81da468-f9f7-446c-bb25-d4895271a978 Week 37: Daniel 10-Ezra 7 Sun, 8 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-37-daniel-10-ezra-7-cq7Xqraz Week 37: Daniel 10-Ezra 7 Messiah Church 00:26:58 false full 39 570a90b3-971f-40a9-b6e7-0b1fb5aa7c2f Week 36: 1 Chronicles 8-Ezra 2 Sun, 1 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-36-1-chronicles-8-ezra-2-IyqILeuY Week 36: 1 Chronicles 8-Ezra 2 Messiah Church 00:29:18 false full 38 d5c198a1-80ac-4c68-bc07-ef691606fe63 Week 35: Lamentations 2-1 Chronicles 7 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-35-lamentations-2-1-chronicles-7-kJmEqOaZ Week 35: Lamentations 2-1 Chronicles 7 Messiah Church 00:26:52 false full 37 7d4a5aff-d905-4fcd-a5db-740f7b936ebf Week 34: Ezekiel 17-Lamentations 1 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-34-ezekiel-17-lamentations-1-9GeNncvd Week 34: Ezekiel 17-Lamentations 1 Messiah Church 00:26:32 false full 36 2ac59790-2997-4e21-ae05-90ee3c9cc08f Week 33: Jeremiah 31-Ezekiel 14 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-33-jeremiah-31-ezekiel-14-UYiYZa7n Week 33: Jeremiah 31-Ezekiel 14 Messiah Church 00:22:24 false full 35 928bf53f-e8af-443a-ae3d-acf37700a092 Week 32: Jeremiah 19-Jeremiah 29 Sun, 4 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Messiah Church) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-32-jeremiah-19-jeremiah-29-TPo7UpwF Week 32: Jeremiah 19-Jeremiah 29 Messiah Church 00:32:49 false full 34 6bc2b0f8-f9ba-4294-803a-de312eedfec3 Week 31: Jeremiah 2-Jeremiah 45 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-31-jeremiah-2-jeremiah-45-bfl3Z1W7 Week 31: Jeremiah 2-Jeremiah 45 Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen 00:33:03 We're in the thick of Jeremiah and the major prophets. God is heartbroken over Israel's unfaithfulness and idolatry, and we reflect on how that mirrors our own idolatrous tendencies. God wants us to know and love Him deeply, and as we do that we discover that our hearts will change and be transformed. We're in the thick of Jeremiah and the major prophets. God is heartbroken over Israel's unfaithfulness and idolatry, and we reflect on how that mirrors our own idolatrous tendencies. God wants us to know and love Him deeply, and as we do that we discover that our hearts will change and be transformed. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 33 64f6d68d-2b0e-40a0-b10a-79c1ed2f50b3 Week 30: Isaiah 40-Jeremiah 1 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-30-isaiah-40-jeremiah-1-U_zcP5tT Week 30: Isaiah 40-Jeremiah 1 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:31:03 This week Steve, the prodigal son, has returned! And we celebrate by getting into the latter half of Isaiah and talking about the bigness of God, crystal clear prophecies about the death and resurrection of Messiah Jesus, and how deeply God cares about the genuineness of our life and worship. This week Steve, the prodigal son, has returned! And we celebrate by getting into the latter half of Isaiah and talking about the bigness of God, crystal clear prophecies about the death and resurrection of Messiah Jesus, and how deeply God cares about the genuineness of our life and worship. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, isaiah, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 32 ec0ee9aa-b375-4c3f-b788-ebb1bfcf8835 Bonus Episode: Pour Over Theology Part 2 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-pour-over-theology-part-2-l2cn9mn_ Bonus Episode: Pour Over Theology Part 2 Matt Lytikainen 01:03:19 B O N U S E P I S O D E!! "Who should Christians vote for?" is a LOADED question! In this bonus episode we bring you Part 2 of 2024's Pour Over Theology. Pastor Matt develops the idea of the Two Kingdoms model of cultural engagement and then uses that as a frame of reference to answer 2024's big questions: should Christians vote? And if so, what should guide a Christian as they cast a vote for a candidate or ballot proposal? B O N U S E P I S O D E!! "Who should Christians vote for?" is a LOADED question! In this bonus episode we bring you Part 2 of 2024's Pour Over Theology. Pastor Matt develops the idea of the Two Kingdoms model of cultural engagement and then uses that as a frame of reference to answer 2024's big questions: should Christians vote? And if so, what should guide a Christian as they cast a vote for a candidate or ballot proposal? christian theology, christian doctrine, christian politics, pour over theology, messiah midland, politics, lutheran, christian culture, messiah, messiah, matt lytikainen, theology, church, political pod, martin luther false full 31 d428b031-878d-467a-a907-48c702f49cfd Week 29: Isaiah 18-Isaiah 39 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Lyndsay Smokovitz) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-29-isaiah-18-isaiah-39-ZaC_VHkT Week 29: Isaiah 18-Isaiah 39 Matt Lytikainen, Lyndsay Smokovitz 00:34:45 Matt and Lyndsay chat about the prophets, especially Isaiah. There IS good news in those pages, but it just takes time to find it. So we find the promise of hope amidst the wrath. We also talk a bit more about ‘ol King Hezekiah. Matt and Lyndsay chat about the prophets, especially Isaiah. There IS good news in those pages, but it just takes time to find it. So we find the promise of hope amidst the wrath. We also talk a bit more about ‘ol King Hezekiah. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 30 c8069ef0-cd90-4e26-9852-f073cc500dd0 Week 28: Psalm 105-Psalm 150 Sun, 7 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Lyndsay Smokovitz) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-28-psalm-105-psalm-150-hpIVQCjC Week 28: Psalm 105-Psalm 150 Matt Lytikainen, Lyndsay Smokovitz 00:33:50 We’re back in the Psalms, but this time Steve is out and Lyndsay is IN. Together she and Matt talk about the longest psalm in the psalter, Psalm 119. We also talk about some great new psalms to sing on your next family road trip—a group of psalms known as psalms of ascent! We’re back in the Psalms, but this time Steve is out and Lyndsay is IN. Together she and Matt talk about the longest psalm in the psalter, Psalm 119. We also talk about some great new psalms to sing on your next family road trip—a group of psalms known as psalms of ascent! the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 29 2556d517-4251-4ac6-9d70-aa1fbeca35bb Week 27: Proverbs 25-Psalm 104 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-27-proverbs-25-psalm-104-mVkwof0N Week 27: Proverbs 25-Psalm 104 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:29:38 This week Matt and Steve dip back into the Proverbs once again and discuss how wisdom in one situation is foolishness in another. It takes wisdom to know the difference! They also discuss the most important thing single people should look for in a mate (Proverbs 31). Also longing for God in hard times (Psalm 42) and the sovereignty of God over all the nations (Psalm 2). This week Matt and Steve dip back into the Proverbs once again and discuss how wisdom in one situation is foolishness in another. It takes wisdom to know the difference! They also discuss the most important thing single people should look for in a mate (Proverbs 31). Also longing for God in hard times (Psalm 42) and the sovereignty of God over all the nations (Psalm 2). the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 28 6b89bfda-5c6c-484d-a185-0a7081e18f92 Week 26: Isaiah 12-2 Chronicles 29 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-26-isaiah-12-2-chronicles-29-g_Ko8Mks Week 26: Isaiah 12-2 Chronicles 29 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:31:14 This week we get into some of Hosea and Isaiah and encounter the powerful imagery of the Old Testament prophets. We hear about God's amazing love for his people, which is paired with his pain at their sin and continued rebellion. We also get to know Hezekiah, one of the greatest kings of Judah, who reigned during the ministries of Isaiah and Hosea. This week we get into some of Hosea and Isaiah and encounter the powerful imagery of the Old Testament prophets. We hear about God's amazing love for his people, which is paired with his pain at their sin and continued rebellion. We also get to know Hezekiah, one of the greatest kings of Judah, who reigned during the ministries of Isaiah and Hosea. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 27 ba367e2f-3ab1-426d-bd34-37b868c3b0ab Week 25: 2 Kings 11-Isaiah 8 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-25-2-kings-11-isaiah-8-EklN9j7z Week 25: 2 Kings 11-Isaiah 8 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:21:32 In this week's ep we're first introduced to King Joash who shows us how life change that's only skin deep doesn't lead to lasting life transformation. Then we unpack an amazing little book called Jonah and how it shows how God's grace is for absolutely everyone (whether we like it or not!). In this week's ep we're first introduced to King Joash who shows us how life change that's only skin deep doesn't lead to lasting life transformation. Then we unpack an amazing little book called Jonah and how it shows how God's grace is for absolutely everyone (whether we like it or not!). the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 26 fd1810fd-384c-40ec-b479-60fdc607d5e8 Week 24: 1 Kings 17-2 Kings 10 Sun, 9 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-24-1-kings-17-2-kings-10-RPRYu_Be Week 24: 1 Kings 17-2 Kings 10 Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen 00:32:03 Introducing ELIJAH! An absolutely awesome prophet of the LORD. We talk about his contest with the prophets of Baal. We also talk about King Ahab's hard-heartedness and the importance of obeying God's Word even if it makes you feel bad. We also discuss the dangers of insulting a bald-headed prophet and the gruesome end to Queen Jezebel. Introducing ELIJAH! An absolutely awesome prophet of the LORD. We talk about his contest with the prophets of Baal. We also talk about King Ahab's hard-heartedness and the importance of obeying God's Word even if it makes you feel bad. We also discuss the dangers of insulting a bald-headed prophet and the gruesome end to Queen Jezebel. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 25 0cf1159f-6625-4f06-861c-7dd52997a403 Bonus Episode: Pour Over Theology Part 1 Sun, 2 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-pour-over-theology-e38Ep76a Bonus Episode: Pour Over Theology Part 1 Matt Lytikainen 00:33:12 BONUS EPISODE! Every summer Pastor Matt runs a series of talks called Pour Over Theology where we filter the real stuff of life through the delicious & delightful “coffee grounds” of Christian theology. This summer we’re walking through how to engage in political and cultural matters as Christians. In this first bonus episode, Pastor Matt takes a broad look at all prevailing models of political engagement and concludes by introducing the two realms model. Enjoy and stay tuned for future bonus episodes!! BONUS EPISODE! Every summer Pastor Matt runs a series of talks called Pour Over Theology where we filter the real stuff of life through the delicious & delightful “coffee grounds” of Christian theology. This summer we’re walking through how to engage in political and cultural matters as Christians. In this first bonus episode, Pastor Matt takes a broad look at all prevailing models of political engagement and concludes by introducing the two realms model. Enjoy and stay tuned for future bonus episodes!! christian theology, christian doctrine, christian politics, pour over theology, messiah midland, politics, lutheran, christian culture, messiah, matt lytikainen, theology, church, political pod, martin luther false full 24 742afd59-0adb-4d95-b213-f7e15a87aae3 Week 23: Song of Solomon 1-1 Kings 17 Sun, 2 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-23-song-of-solomon-1-1-kings-17-FDx1LEcJ Week 23: Song of Solomon 1-1 Kings 17 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:29:18 In this episode, we dive into the poetic expressions of love in the Song of Solomon, the profound reflections on life's meaning in Ecclesiastes, and the dramatic narratives of Solomon's reign. Join us as we uncover the enduring lessons from these texts and their relevance to our lives today. In this episode, we dive into the poetic expressions of love in the Song of Solomon, the profound reflections on life's meaning in Ecclesiastes, and the dramatic narratives of Solomon's reign. Join us as we uncover the enduring lessons from these texts and their relevance to our lives today. song of solomon, the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, ecclesiastes, bible, how to read the bible, song of songs, messiah midland, messiah, solomon, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 23 47770824-f33d-4916-967a-cb40048af15b Week 22: Proverbs 5-Proverbs 24 Sun, 26 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-22-proverbs-5-proverbs-24-hBZkerJz Week 22: Proverbs 5-Proverbs 24 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:29:38 In this episode, we delve into Proverbs chapters 5 through 24, uncovering timeless wisdom for modern living. These chapters offer practical advice on relationships, integrity, and the pursuit of wisdom, addressing everything from the dangers of adultery to the virtues of discipline. We explore the vivid imagery and powerful lessons that guide us toward a life of virtue and understanding. Join us as we uncover how these ancient teachings can inspire and transform our daily lives. Whether you're a long-time Bible student or a curious newcomer, this episode provides valuable insights for navigating life's complexities with grace. In this episode, we delve into Proverbs chapters 5 through 24, uncovering timeless wisdom for modern living. These chapters offer practical advice on relationships, integrity, and the pursuit of wisdom, addressing everything from the dangers of adultery to the virtues of discipline. We explore the vivid imagery and powerful lessons that guide us toward a life of virtue and understanding. Join us as we uncover how these ancient teachings can inspire and transform our daily lives. Whether you're a long-time Bible student or a curious newcomer, this episode provides valuable insights for navigating life's complexities with grace. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, proverbs, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 22 97555a43-8185-411b-bcf2-74849ddcea92 Week 21: 1 Kings 3-Proverbs 1 Sun, 19 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-21-1-kings-3-proverbs-1-pIBukbCa Week 21: 1 Kings 3-Proverbs 1 Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen 00:32:05 King David dies and hands the kingdom over to Solomon and he's established as king over all Israel. We look at Solomon's prayer for wisdom and how wisdom is developed when we practice it. We also see the temple of God built in Jerusalem and dedicated and how news of Solomon's wisdom and wealth has spread far and wide. King David dies and hands the kingdom over to Solomon and he's established as king over all Israel. We look at Solomon's prayer for wisdom and how wisdom is developed when we practice it. We also see the temple of God built in Jerusalem and dedicated and how news of Solomon's wisdom and wealth has spread far and wide. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 21 da405c30-f0d2-4928-8d3a-7c7626a179ad Week 20: Psalm 103-2 Chronicles 1 Sun, 12 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-20-psalm-103-2-chronicles-1-njM1khJq Week 20: Psalm 103-2 Chronicles 1 Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen 00:34:24 Matt and Steve look back at the Psalms again. We start low with Psalm 88 and how the heaviness of that psalm is a blessing for those who are working through the experience of God's perceived absence. Then we look at one of the greats: Psalm 103! Then we cap it off with Psalm 73 and what to do when life doesn't feel fair. Matt and Steve look back at the Psalms again. We start low with Psalm 88 and how the heaviness of that psalm is a blessing for those who are working through the experience of God's perceived absence. Then we look at one of the greats: Psalm 103! Then we cap it off with Psalm 73 and what to do when life doesn't feel fair. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 20 92b8a1a2-44a2-4fca-b621-a2fb2e1134d3 Week 19: Psalm 12-Psalm 101 Sun, 5 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-19-psalm-12-psalm-101-UZo1hkAI Week 19: Psalm 12-Psalm 101 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:33:32 We're in the Psalms! We talk about the features of Hebrew poetry, how to get the most out of them, and how they walk through the whole range of human emotion. We also hone in on a few Psalms that are both some of David's greatest hits and also prophecies of Jesus Messiah! We're in the Psalms! We talk about the features of Hebrew poetry, how to get the most out of them, and how they walk through the whole range of human emotion. We also hone in on a few Psalms that are both some of David's greatest hits and also prophecies of Jesus Messiah! the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 19 9843de10-1853-4c71-b842-f11bcff9ed73 Week 18: II Samuel 19-Psalm 11 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-18-ii-samuel-19-psalm-11-ukKr9zSU Week 18: II Samuel 19-Psalm 11 Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen 00:26:57 David makes his way back to the throne after Absalom's coup, and it's a steep climb back! Despite all the hardship, the psalms he writes during this period show his unshakeable faith in God. We also talk about a famous so-called "contradiction" in Scripture. Did God lead David to take a census or was it Satan? That AND Solomon is proclaimed king (despite the kingly ambitions of his brother). David makes his way back to the throne after Absalom's coup, and it's a steep climb back! Despite all the hardship, the psalms he writes during this period show his unshakeable faith in God. We also talk about a famous so-called "contradiction" in Scripture. Did God lead David to take a census or was it Satan? That AND Solomon is proclaimed king (despite the kingly ambitions of his brother). the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 18 f5c21d25-bee0-46dc-a1a8-01bc7abe0f23 Week 17: II Samuel 6-II Samuel 18 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-17-ii-samuel-6-ii-samuel-18-xob98OZE Week 17: II Samuel 6-II Samuel 18 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:31:55 The saga of David continues! But first, why does the Bible repeat the stories from I&II Samuel and I&II Kings in the books of I&II Chronicles? We address that. After that we learn God promises David's throne will endure forever (ultimately through Jesus!). Even so, David is far from perfect. This week we play witness to David's greatest failure as a man and as a leader: his adulterous affair with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah. This sin ripples out and creates more trouble for David, including his own son Absalom stealing the throne out from underneath him. All this and more on the Weekly Word! The saga of David continues! But first, why does the Bible repeat the stories from I&II Samuel and I&II Kings in the books of I&II Chronicles? We address that. After that we learn God promises David's throne will endure forever (ultimately through Jesus!). Even so, David is far from perfect. This week we play witness to David's greatest failure as a man and as a leader: his adulterous affair with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah. This sin ripples out and creates more trouble for David, including his own son Absalom stealing the throne out from underneath him. All this and more on the Weekly Word! the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 17 6111fe3f-a7a2-48d8-a829-be48fc24b6fa Week 16: I Samuel 22-I Chronicles 13 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-16-i-samuel-22-i-chronicles-13-P0ojNSQf Week 16: I Samuel 22-I Chronicles 13 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:32:29 David flees Saul and he's now on the lamb. Despite God's anointing, David isn't sitting on a throne but he's running from cave to cave to escape Saul. During this season of David's life we see a man tested and tried with various circumstances, but who nevertheless remains faithful to God and who turns to him in his troubles. David flees Saul and he's now on the lamb. Despite God's anointing, David isn't sitting on a throne but he's running from cave to cave to escape Saul. During this season of David's life we see a man tested and tried with various circumstances, but who nevertheless remains faithful to God and who turns to him in his troubles. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 16 abe4e65c-d2e0-4c6e-b32f-7010f5a17e99 Week 15: I Samuel 1-Psalm 34 Book of 1 Samuel Overview

]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-15-i-samuel-1-psalm-34-PkJjDqRz Book of 1 Samuel Overview

]]> Week 15: I Samuel 1-Psalm 34 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:32:49 Now the biblical narrative slows down to a nice novel pace! We're introduced to one of the most significant people we'll ever meet in the Bible. David son of Jesse! And mixed in with David's story, we'll get to know Saul and other minor characters who show us what happens the difference between a heart devoted to God and a heart devoted to the approval of other people. Now the biblical narrative slows down to a nice novel pace! We're introduced to one of the most significant people we'll ever meet in the Bible. David son of Jesse! And mixed in with David's story, we'll get to know Saul and other minor characters who show us what happens the difference between a heart devoted to God and a heart devoted to the approval of other people. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 15 61e06524-c5df-4559-ba60-c992e9fb46c4 Week 14: Judges 7-I Samuel 1 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-14-OfB7KVTC Week 14: Judges 7-I Samuel 1 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:34:26 The downward diagonal spiral of the book of Judges just gets worse and worse. With every judge raised up, the spiritual decline after the fact just gets worse and worse until the book's writer tells us how it is: in those days, Israel had no king and everyone did what was right in their own eyes. It raises our hopes for a good and faithful king who will lead Israel into a golden age of obedience and covenant faithfulness. The downward diagonal spiral of the book of Judges just gets worse and worse. With every judge raised up, the spiritual decline after the fact just gets worse and worse until the book's writer tells us how it is: in those days, Israel had no king and everyone did what was right in their own eyes. It raises our hopes for a good and faithful king who will lead Israel into a golden age of obedience and covenant faithfulness. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 14 46c9168a-1d87-4804-b68c-2bfb1c7174d0 Week 13: Joshua 12-Judges 6 Book of Judges Summary and Overview

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:01:22 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-13-joshua-12-judges-6-XIGslbIA Book of Judges Summary and Overview

]]> Week 13: Joshua 12-Judges 6 Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen 00:37:47 The Israelites conquer the land with only minor incident. God is faithful to his promises! Not one has failed. They all settle in, and each tribe is allotted their land. It's a dull bit of reading (like reading a map without pictures), but each word shows one truth: God keeps his promises! But then after Joshua and the elders of that generation die, Israel turns to other gods. God hands them over to oppressors, they cry out for rescue, God delivers them–wash, rinse, repeat! That's the story of the Book of Judges. The Israelites conquer the land with only minor incident. God is faithful to his promises! Not one has failed. They all settle in, and each tribe is allotted their land. It's a dull bit of reading (like reading a map without pictures), but each word shows one truth: God keeps his promises! But then after Joshua and the elders of that generation die, Israel turns to other gods. God hands them over to oppressors, they cry out for rescue, God delivers them–wash, rinse, repeat! That's the story of the Book of Judges. the weekly word, judges, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, joshua, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 13 9a8bfb63-2a61-41b6-be86-7d6a63f66d0b Week 12: Deuteronomy 26-Joshua 12 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:56:08 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-12-deuteronomy-26-joshua-12-zpJWeLxJ Week 12: Deuteronomy 26-Joshua 12 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:38:50 Once Moses finishes his speech, it's time to move on out. Moses transfers leadership to Joshua, and the people cross the Jordan into Canaan. God is with them and they mow down the opposition with few exceptions. Just as God promised he would, he is giving them the Promised Land! Once Moses finishes his speech, it's time to move on out. Moses transfers leadership to Joshua, and the people cross the Jordan into Canaan. God is with them and they mow down the opposition with few exceptions. Just as God promised he would, he is giving them the Promised Land! the weekly word, deuteronomy, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, joshua, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 12 79865a96-d703-492c-ab3e-923736176024 Week 11: Deuteronomy 1-25 The wilderness generation of Israel has died in the desert and now their children are preparing to enter Canaan. Moses won't be going with them, but before they head in he gives them one last grand speech: the book of Deuteronomy. 

Bible Project videos on the book:

Book of Deuteronomy Summary

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]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-11-deuteronomy-1-25-aP83bG_W The wilderness generation of Israel has died in the desert and now their children are preparing to enter Canaan. Moses won't be going with them, but before they head in he gives them one last grand speech: the book of Deuteronomy. 

Bible Project videos on the book:

Book of Deuteronomy Summary

Book of Deuteronomy Animated Outline

]]> Week 11: Deuteronomy 1-25 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:36:43 The wilderness generation of Israel has died in the desert and now their children are preparing to enter Canaan. Moses won't be going with them, but before they head in he gives them one last grand speech: the book of Deuteronomy. The wilderness generation of Israel has died in the desert and now their children are preparing to enter Canaan. Moses won't be going with them, but before they head in he gives them one last grand speech: the book of Deuteronomy. the weekly word, deuteronomy, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 11 79fdeeed-f742-4cc1-9440-e2b587b39437 Week 10: Numbers 19-36 Mon, 4 Mar 2024 16:18:17 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-10-numbers-19-36-PgFvQnN7 Week 10: Numbers 19-36 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:37:17 The Exodus generation of Israel has been forbidden to enter the promised land because of their rebellion. If you were hoping that would whip them into shape, you'll be sorely disappointed. Rebellion follows rebellion follows grumbling follows more rebellion. And amidst all this rebellion, you'd think God really would just wipe them out and start over! However, the book of Numbers concludes with an amazing testimony to God's mercy and grace in spite of it all. The Exodus generation of Israel has been forbidden to enter the promised land because of their rebellion. If you were hoping that would whip them into shape, you'll be sorely disappointed. Rebellion follows rebellion follows grumbling follows more rebellion. And amidst all this rebellion, you'd think God really would just wipe them out and start over! However, the book of Numbers concludes with an amazing testimony to God's mercy and grace in spite of it all. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, israel, moses, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, israelites, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, numbers, weekly word false full 10 5583dab1-c3d2-4887-a3ef-4199cc9a6d3e Week 9: Leviticus 27 & Numbers 1-18 It’s time to move on from Mt. Sinai! But first, we need a headcount. After we discover that Israel has indeed been fruitful and multiplied (to the tune of 600,000+ men), Israel sets out. However, the Israelites do something we’ve come to expect: grumble. And things only seem to go from bad to worse as they finally get to the border of the land they’ve been promised. Read on and listen in to find out what happens on this week’s episode of the Weely Word.

The book of Numbers: a Summary

Book of Numbers Outline

]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:24:32 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-9-leviticus-27-numbers-1-18-u8UZMAZK It’s time to move on from Mt. Sinai! But first, we need a headcount. After we discover that Israel has indeed been fruitful and multiplied (to the tune of 600,000+ men), Israel sets out. However, the Israelites do something we’ve come to expect: grumble. And things only seem to go from bad to worse as they finally get to the border of the land they’ve been promised. Read on and listen in to find out what happens on this week’s episode of the Weely Word.

The book of Numbers: a Summary

Book of Numbers Outline

]]> Week 9: Leviticus 27 & Numbers 1-18 Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen 00:35:04 It’s time to move on from Mt. Sinai! But first, we need a headcount. After we discover that Israel has indeed been fruitful and multiplied (to the tune of 600,000+ men), Israel sets out. However, the Israelites do something we’ve come to expect: grumble. And things only seem to go from bad to worse as they finally get to the border of the land they’ve been promised. Read on and listen in to find out what happens on this week’s episode of the Weely Word. It’s time to move on from Mt. Sinai! But first, we need a headcount. After we discover that Israel has indeed been fruitful and multiplied (to the tune of 600,000+ men), Israel sets out. However, the Israelites do something we’ve come to expect: grumble. And things only seem to go from bad to worse as they finally get to the border of the land they’ve been promised. Read on and listen in to find out what happens on this week’s episode of the Weely Word. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, leviticus, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, numbers, weekly word false full 9 c09e43d3-92e6-46aa-a968-8527ed0ec936 Week 8: Leviticus 9-26 The tabernacle is erected and God ordains His priests to be the mediators between Himself and the people. Everything seems to be going so well, but then Aaron’s sons, the priests, offer “unauthorized fire” before the Lord and lose their lives. How can such an unclean, sinful people have a relationship with a holy God? That is the question the rest of the book of Leviticus seeks to answer.

]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 20:20:29 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-8-leviticus-9-26-cWG_fqZg The tabernacle is erected and God ordains His priests to be the mediators between Himself and the people. Everything seems to be going so well, but then Aaron’s sons, the priests, offer “unauthorized fire” before the Lord and lose their lives. How can such an unclean, sinful people have a relationship with a holy God? That is the question the rest of the book of Leviticus seeks to answer.

]]> Week 8: Leviticus 9-26 Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen 00:35:54 The tabernacle is erected and God ordains His priests to be the mediators between Himself and the people. Everything seems to be going so well, but then Aaron’s sons, the priests, offer “unauthorized fire” before the Lord and lose their lives. How can such an unclean, sinful people have a relationship with a holy God? That is the question the rest of the book of Leviticus seeks to answer. The tabernacle is erected and God ordains His priests to be the mediators between Himself and the people. Everything seems to be going so well, but then Aaron’s sons, the priests, offer “unauthorized fire” before the Lord and lose their lives. How can such an unclean, sinful people have a relationship with a holy God? That is the question the rest of the book of Leviticus seeks to answer. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 8 5ceb1312-fc66-48aa-881b-d6b7e5dfcf6e Week 7: Exodus 35-40, Numbers 7-9, & Leviticus 1-8 Now that the people of Israel have been redeemed from slavery, God invites them into a new way of life with Him – to “return to Eden” as it were, and live in obedience to a covenant under Him. However, the gift of God’s holy presence is not to be taken lightly! This week we cover the meaning and purpose of the tabernacle and get our heads wrapped around what all those sacrifices were about.

]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-7-exodus-35-40-numbers-7-9-leviticus-1-8-pMJGJI1W Now that the people of Israel have been redeemed from slavery, God invites them into a new way of life with Him – to “return to Eden” as it were, and live in obedience to a covenant under Him. However, the gift of God’s holy presence is not to be taken lightly! This week we cover the meaning and purpose of the tabernacle and get our heads wrapped around what all those sacrifices were about.

]]> Week 7: Exodus 35-40, Numbers 7-9, & Leviticus 1-8 Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen 00:34:19 Now that the people of Israel have been redeemed from slavery, God invites them into a new way of life with Him – to “return to Eden” as it were, and live in obedience to a covenant under Him. However, the gift of God’s holy presence is not to be taken lightly! This week we cover the meaning and purpose of the tabernacle and get our heads wrapped around what all those sacrifices were about. Now that the people of Israel have been redeemed from slavery, God invites them into a new way of life with Him – to “return to Eden” as it were, and live in obedience to a covenant under Him. However, the gift of God’s holy presence is not to be taken lightly! This week we cover the meaning and purpose of the tabernacle and get our heads wrapped around what all those sacrifices were about. the weekly word, lampi, tyndale, christian church, leviticus, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, christian teaching, moses, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, exodus, israelites, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, biblical, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, numbers, weekly word false full 7 1bfe9e77-a5cc-49d2-b95a-5cb5f91bb26e Week 6: Exodus 10-34 God rescues the people of Israel from slavery, and almost immediately they perfectly obey him. Oh wait–*checks notes* They grumble and complain. And after all that deliverance and provision, they make a golden calf as their god! And yet, even amidst all this rebellion, God in His mercy and love still seeks to dwell among His people and makes a way for it to happen.

]]> Sun, 4 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-6-exodus-10-34-eBdx0LeM God rescues the people of Israel from slavery, and almost immediately they perfectly obey him. Oh wait–*checks notes* They grumble and complain. And after all that deliverance and provision, they make a golden calf as their god! And yet, even amidst all this rebellion, God in His mercy and love still seeks to dwell among His people and makes a way for it to happen.

]]> Week 6: Exodus 10-34 Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen 00:34:06 God rescues the people of Israel from slavery, and almost immediately they perfectly obey him. Oh wait–*checks notes* They grumble and complain. And after all that deliverance and provision, they make a golden calf as their god! And yet, even amidst all this rebellion, God in His mercy and love still seeks to dwell among His people and makes a way for it to happen. God rescues the people of Israel from slavery, and almost immediately they perfectly obey him. Oh wait–*checks notes* They grumble and complain. And after all that deliverance and provision, they make a golden calf as their god! And yet, even amidst all this rebellion, God in His mercy and love still seeks to dwell among His people and makes a way for it to happen. the weekly word, lampi, christian church, bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, exodus, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 6 cd2c5229-2d55-40ef-8b5c-268c5f86cc3d Week 5: Job 34-42 & Exodus 1-9 God appears to Job out of the whirlwind and silences his complaints with a wondrous display of His power and sovereignty. Thereafter, Job’s fortunes are restored and then some. Next, we catch back up with the children of Israel. They’ve been enslaved, but God raises up a deliverer: Moses of the tribe of Levi.

Book of Job Summary and Outline

Book of Job’s Wisdom about How God Runs the World

Chart 10 -- Christ in the Life of Moses.pdf Review 05 -- Bringing Down the House.pdf

]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-5-job-34-42-exodus-1-9-vpnaVCH_ God appears to Job out of the whirlwind and silences his complaints with a wondrous display of His power and sovereignty. Thereafter, Job’s fortunes are restored and then some. Next, we catch back up with the children of Israel. They’ve been enslaved, but God raises up a deliverer: Moses of the tribe of Levi.

Book of Job Summary and Outline

Book of Job’s Wisdom about How God Runs the World

Chart 10 -- Christ in the Life of Moses.pdf Review 05 -- Bringing Down the House.pdf

]]> Week 5: Job 34-42 & Exodus 1-9 Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen 00:34:34 God appears to Job out of the whirlwind and silences his complaints with a wondrous display of His power and sovereignty. Thereafter, Job’s fortunes are restored and then some. Next, we catch back up with the children of Israel. They’ve been enslaved, but God raises up a deliverer: Moses of the tribe of Levi. God appears to Job out of the whirlwind and silences his complaints with a wondrous display of His power and sovereignty. Thereafter, Job’s fortunes are restored and then some. Next, we catch back up with the children of Israel. They’ve been enslaved, but God raises up a deliverer: Moses of the tribe of Levi. the weekly word, lampi, christian church, bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, sermon, christian, steve lampi, bible study, christian podcast, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 5 99846207-5a20-4104-9327-ae150840f2cd Week 4: Job 12-34 Job is feeling it. Stripped of every good thing in his life, he is reduced to nothing. His friends are convinced he’s done something to deserve it, but Job maintains his innocence! And despite his frustrations and laments, He still believes in God–his Living Redeemer–while also longing and hoping for a Mediator who can stand in the gap between he and God.

Book of Job Summary and Outline

Book of Job’s Wisdom about How God Runs the World

Review 04 -- Making Sense of Suffering.pdf

Review 04.1 -- The Existence of Evil.pdf

]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 17:55:06 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-4-job-12-34-LmIpEK8Q Job is feeling it. Stripped of every good thing in his life, he is reduced to nothing. His friends are convinced he’s done something to deserve it, but Job maintains his innocence! And despite his frustrations and laments, He still believes in God–his Living Redeemer–while also longing and hoping for a Mediator who can stand in the gap between he and God.

Book of Job Summary and Outline

Book of Job’s Wisdom about How God Runs the World

Review 04 -- Making Sense of Suffering.pdf

Review 04.1 -- The Existence of Evil.pdf

]]> Week 4: Job 12-34 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:33:37 Job is feeling it. Stripped of every good thing in his life, he is reduced to nothing. His friends are convinced he’s done something to deserve it, but Job maintains his innocence! And despite his frustrations and laments, He still believes in God–his Living Redeemer–while also longing and hoping for a Mediator who can stand in the gap between he and God. Job is feeling it. Stripped of every good thing in his life, he is reduced to nothing. His friends are convinced he’s done something to deserve it, but Job maintains his innocence! And despite his frustrations and laments, He still believes in God–his Living Redeemer–while also longing and hoping for a Mediator who can stand in the gap between he and God. the weekly word, lampi, bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, steve lampi, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 4 fc39d5f7-c137-423a-82a0-f0c7426bda88 Week 3: Genesis 40-50 & Job 1-11 The sons of Israel sold Joseph, but God is able to redeem all things–even evil things–for His purposes. Joseph, prefiguring Christ Himself, rescues the nations from a deadly famine. Then we meet Job and begin exploring that age old question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?”

Chart 08 -- Christ in the Life of Joseph.pdf

Chart 06 -- Abraham Family Tree.pdf

Review 03 -- The Hidden Hand.pdf

Book of Job Summary and Outline

Book of Job’s Wisdom about How God Runs the World

]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-3-genesis-40-50-job-1-11-uP7aQoc1 The sons of Israel sold Joseph, but God is able to redeem all things–even evil things–for His purposes. Joseph, prefiguring Christ Himself, rescues the nations from a deadly famine. Then we meet Job and begin exploring that age old question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?”

Chart 08 -- Christ in the Life of Joseph.pdf

Chart 06 -- Abraham Family Tree.pdf

Review 03 -- The Hidden Hand.pdf

Book of Job Summary and Outline

Book of Job’s Wisdom about How God Runs the World

]]> Week 3: Genesis 40-50 & Job 1-11 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:33:10 The sons of Israel sold Joseph, but God is able to redeem all things–even evil things–for His purposes. Joseph, prefiguring Christ Himself, rescues the nations from a deadly famine. Then we meet Job and begin exploring that age old question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” The sons of Israel sold Joseph, but God is able to redeem all things–even evil things–for His purposes. Joseph, prefiguring Christ Himself, rescues the nations from a deadly famine. Then we meet Job and begin exploring that age old question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” the weekly word, lampi, genesis, joseph, bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, israel, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, steve lampi, genesis 40-50, scripture, job, job 1-11, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 3 343c63cf-ca4d-4e7f-b033-5ccbd199e635 Week 2: Genesis 24-39 God’s special family turns out to be a very messy, dysfunctional family. This week we meet Abraham’s grandson Jacob and follow him as he lies, cheats and makes some enemies. Through it all, God is merciful and begins to build this family into a great nation from whom the Savior of the Nations will come.

Notes: 

Gensis 12-50 Outline and Main Message of Genesis 12-50

Chart 06 -- Abraham Family Tree.pdf

Review 02 -- Spiritual Markers.pdf

]]> Sun, 7 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-2-genesis-24-39-B8BO_eLN God’s special family turns out to be a very messy, dysfunctional family. This week we meet Abraham’s grandson Jacob and follow him as he lies, cheats and makes some enemies. Through it all, God is merciful and begins to build this family into a great nation from whom the Savior of the Nations will come.

Notes: 

Gensis 12-50 Outline and Main Message of Genesis 12-50

Chart 06 -- Abraham Family Tree.pdf

Review 02 -- Spiritual Markers.pdf

]]> Week 2: Genesis 24-39 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:33:28 God’s special family turns out to be a very messy, dysfunctional family. This week we meet Abraham’s grandson Jacob and follow him as he lies, cheats and makes some enemies. Through it all, God is merciful and begins to build this family into a great nation from whom the Savior of the Nations will come. God’s special family turns out to be a very messy, dysfunctional family. This week we meet Abraham’s grandson Jacob and follow him as he lies, cheats and makes some enemies. Through it all, God is merciful and begins to build this family into a great nation from whom the Savior of the Nations will come. the weekly word, week 2 genesis, lampi, genesis, bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, israel, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, abraham, genesis 24-39, steve lampi, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 2 b5ca0d5f-b5fa-49a5-9b7e-753a8c324465 Week 1: Genesis 1-24 Genesis 1-11 Outline, and Main Message of Genesis 1-11

Gensis 12-50 Outline and Main Message of Genesis 12-50

Your Two Choices for Being Human (A Choice of Two Trees)

Chart 06 -- Abraham Family Tree.pdf

Chart 05 -- Nations of Noah.pdf

Chart 04 -- From Adam to Noah.pdf

Chart 02 -- Progressive Revelation.pdf

Visuals 01 -- Noahs Ark.pdf

Visuals 02 -- Tower of Babel.pdf

]]> Tue, 2 Jan 2024 16:44:24 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/week-1-genesis-1-24-wDekjez_ Genesis 1-11 Outline, and Main Message of Genesis 1-11

Gensis 12-50 Outline and Main Message of Genesis 12-50

Your Two Choices for Being Human (A Choice of Two Trees)

Chart 06 -- Abraham Family Tree.pdf

Chart 05 -- Nations of Noah.pdf

Chart 04 -- From Adam to Noah.pdf

Chart 02 -- Progressive Revelation.pdf

Visuals 01 -- Noahs Ark.pdf

Visuals 02 -- Tower of Babel.pdf

]]> Week 1: Genesis 1-24 Matt Lytikainen, Steve Lampi 00:28:45 This week: the very beginning of the biblical story. God creates the world in 7 days, sin enters the world, and it all falls to pieces. God sets about redeeming the broken world by calling Abram and building a family whose descendant will one day rescue the whole world. This week: the very beginning of the biblical story. God creates the world in 7 days, sin enters the world, and it all falls to pieces. God sets about redeeming the broken world by calling Abram and building a family whose descendant will one day rescue the whole world. the weekly word, lampi, genesis, genesis 1-24, bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, creation, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, steve lampi, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 1 91051a60-a390-46cb-85a4-6382e3ddb28b Intro: How to Read the Bible Bible Reading Plan Mad Lib

How to Read the Bible playlist from the Bible Project

Lectio Divina

Writing I Believe/I Will Statements

]]> Tue, 2 Jan 2024 16:34:21 +0000 weeklyword@messiahmidland.org (Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen) https://the-weekly-word.simplecast.com/episodes/intro-how-to-read-the-bible-agsDqMk_ Bible Reading Plan Mad Lib

How to Read the Bible playlist from the Bible Project

Lectio Divina

Writing I Believe/I Will Statements

]]> Intro: How to Read the Bible Steve Lampi, Matt Lytikainen 00:27:28 This week: How to Read the Bible. Matt and Steve talk about how they first got started reading the Bible themselves, what’s worked well, and offer some tips and encouragement for when you fall off the wagon a bit and how to make the most of your reading time. This week: How to Read the Bible. Matt and Steve talk about how they first got started reading the Bible themselves, what’s worked well, and offer some tips and encouragement for when you fall off the wagon a bit and how to make the most of your reading time. the weekly word, lampi, bible, how to read the bible, messiah midland, messiah, chronological, lytikainen, matt lytikainen, steve lampi, biblical, scripture, one year chronological bible, weekly word false full 0