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Glen Clary
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Genesis 30:25–43 — God Gives the Increase
Nov 10, 2021Tap to summarizeHow do you preach a passage as speckled and mottled as this one? We look at a text that at first glance has nothing to say about Christ and see how through the continuity of God’s covenant promises we are presented with a foreshadowing of Christ plundering Satan’s house, and through death destroying the one who had the power of death. Participants: Glen Clary, Mark A. Winder
Transcribe →1 Corinthians 3:10–17 — The Church as God’s Temple
Sep 15, 2021Tap to summarizeThe apostle Paul uses the metaphor of a building to describe the people of God. What is the significance of this metaphor, and what are the implications of that, particularly for ministers of the word? We also discuss how to choose a pericope and how much exegetical detail is appropriate in a sermon. Participants: Glen Clary, Mark A. Winder
Transcribe →The Liturgy of the Apocalypse
Jul 23, 2021Tap to summarizeGlen Clary discusses the worship setting of Revelation 4–5 and its significance for the church’s present and future worship. While on the isle of Patmos, John was given a vision of the highest heavens. While we may consider these visions as symbols conveying cryptic messages for the church, they are a picture of the worship that occurs among the heavenly host in the highest heavens. Our worship on earth is intended to serve as a replica of this worship. And as we gather to worship in Spirit and truth, our worship is enjoined to the worship in God’s throne room. Participants: Camden Bucey, Glen Clary
Transcribe →Genesis 27:41–28:9 — The Departure of Jacob
Mar 10, 2021Tap to summarizeAlthough Jacob and Esau both show themselves unworthy to inherit the covenant promises, we see, through two theological paradigms—the offspring and the land—that God Almighty will lead his people to the land of promise. Participants: Glen Clary, Mark A. Winder
Transcribe →What Happens When We Worship
Feb 12, 2021Tap to summarizeJonathan Landry Cruse speaks about worship. Cruse has written What Happens When We Worship (Reformation Heritage Books). Many churchgoers assume that worship is inherently boring, something we need to make exciting. But Cruse seeks to demonstrate that churchgoing only seems monotonous and mundane because our eyes are blinded to the supernatural wonder that is taking place all around us. In this conversation, we discuss the significance of worship and the elements that comprise it. Rev. Cruse is pastor of Community Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Participants: Camden Bucey, Glen Clary, Jonathan Landry Cruse
Transcribe →Genesis 27:1–40 — To Steal a Blessing
Feb 3, 2021Tap to summarizeEsau has been disqualified to receive the covenant blessing, but Isaac intends to give it to him anyway. In fact, none of the four characters in this chapter is painted in a good light. As Jacob and Rebecca plot to steal the blessing, it becomes clear that the blessing may only come through the work of God himself—and we are pointed to the promised covenant Son. Participants: Glen Clary, Mark A. Winder
Transcribe →1 Corinthians 3:1–9 — God’s Fellow Workers
Jan 27, 2021Tap to summarizePaul once again admonishes the church in Corinth over its division into rival parties with some following Paul, and other Apollos. Paul rebukes them because this behavior is of the flesh and they have elevated the minister of the gospel to an unwarranted and unbiblical position. Ministers are but servants used as instruments in the hands of God and they are fellow workers under God. Participants: Glen Clary, Mark A. Winder
Transcribe →Highlights from 2020
Jan 1, 2021Tap to summarizeSince Christ the Center began nearly thirteen years ago, we have taken time to look back on the highlights of the year. Continuing the update to our tradition from last year, here this year’s top ten clips from Christ the Center as determined by YouTube views. Ep. 633 – What Is Christendom? with David VanDrunenEp. 655 – 1689 Federalism and Reformed Covenant Theology with Jeremy BoothbyEp. 638 – John Frame and Two Divine Existences with James DolezalEp. 659 – Why Study Karl Barth? with Jim CassidyEp. 633 – The Noahic Covenant with David VanDrunenEp. 630 – The Importance of Discourse Analysis with Matthew PattonEp. 641 – The Ancient Understanding of Baptism as Washing and Regeneration with Glen ClaryEp. 629 – Abridged Bavinck with Carlton Wynne and Charles WilliamsEp. 666 – John Nelson Darby and Dispensationalism with Michael GlodoEp. 631 – What Is Public Theology? with Jordan Ballor Participants: Camden Bucey, Carlton Wynne, Charles Williams, David VanDrunen, Glen Clary, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Jeremy Boothby, Jim Cassidy, Jordan Ballor, Matthew Patton, Michael Glodo
Transcribe →The Nativity Hymns in the Gospel of Luke
Dec 25, 2020Tap to summarizeOne of the highlights of the Christmas season is singing the Christmas hymns. Singing songs about the nativity of Jesus is one of the oldest traditions in the Christian church, and dates to the beginning of the New Testament church—even to the birth of Christ himself. Luke includes four such songs: Mary’s (1:46–55), Zechariah’s (1:68–79), Simeon’s (2:29–32), and the Angels’ (2:14). In this episode, Glen Clary seeks to explain the redemptive-historical significance of the songs with reference to the temple cultus. These nativity canticles register a transition in the temple cultus from shadow to reality (type to antitype) in that they proclaim the arrival of the high priest of the heaven, who will bring the earthly temple cultus to its consummate fulfillment. They serve as a liturgical bridge between the old covenant and the new covenant and set the stage for the message of Luke, introducing significant theological themes developed in Luke-Acts. Participants: Camden Bucey, Glen Clary
Transcribe →Genesis 26:23–25 — God Alone Gives Peace
Dec 23, 2020Tap to summarizeIn Genesis 26, God confirms the covenant promise to Isaac—the heart of which is “I will be with you.” In this episode, we see how God not only keeps this promise to Isaac in the midst of conflict, but also how he continues to keep this promise to believers today, as we too journey through a hostile land, seeking peace through the gospel as we look to the land of promise where God will dwell with us perfectly. Participants: Glen Clary, Mark A. Winder
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