The revchristruelsen’s Podcast

Be Still My Soul

Sharing this comforting hymn in memory of special people who have gone to the Lord . . . . Jean, Chuck A., Tate, Waynette, Carolyn . . . .  God be with their families-may they be comforted, knowing that they have taken on the crown of eternal life.  

More Than Just a Chance

The circumstances surrounding Rebekah becoming Isaac's bride are miraculous.  Prayers were answered, even as they were spoken . . . .  Do you force things to happen in life, or do you also seek God's help in prayer?  We've probably all tried to make a situation work to our favor-only to find it didn't work when we tried to force the issue.  God knows our needs, and He does help us through . . . . 

Fight the Good Fight #664

Fight the Good Fight #664 - a public domain hymn.  

The View from the Cave

Abraham loses his wife Sarah.  A proper burial was so important in the ancient world-but there was someone else buried in a cave, and He lives-which means there is life beyond the tomb . . . .  

Prelude to the Resurrection

The Resurrection is a theme which actually runs through the entirety of Scripture, and connects the Old and New testaments.  Today's discussion is about the "Sacrifice of Isaac" and the promise of the resurrection to come . . . .  

A Bowshot Away

This week we look at Genesis 21 . . . . 

This is about the animosity between Sarah and Hagar.  How does God look after Hagar in their quarrel?  Let's take a look . . . . 

 

Oh Brother!

In our discussion of Genesis 21, Abraham tries to pass his wife Sarah off for his sister YET AGAIN, for fear of his life in a strange land with strange people . . . .  Find out what happens to them in this odd arrangement . . . .  God is still at work in spite of human frailties and idiosyncrasies.  

Wisdom as High As Heaven

Humanity's wisdom falls short-we are wise in our own eyes, but God's wisdom is the highest wisdom.  What is wise?  

 

The hymn is "Away in a Manger" a public domain hymn.  

What Child is This

Have a blessed Christmas everyone!  

 

#370 What Child Is This - a public domain hymn.

Born in Bethlehem

Jesus, the bread of life, was born in the house of bread.  

 

#370 What Child is This - a public domain hymn.  

(Recorded by Chris Truelsen, Dec 18, 2020)

I credit some sources with some of the support material for the message: 

1. In the Fullness of Time.  Paul Maier.  (pp. 21, 23)
2. The Happiest Baby on the Block 
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmcJamgBMKw&feature=emb_title  https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/dec/15/how-to-watch-the-jupiter-and-saturn-great-conjunction-of-2020
4. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/dec/15/how-to-watch-the-jupiter-and-saturn-great-conjunction-of-2020