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Boundless Joy | Philippians 1:18b-26

February 9, 2021

What makes Paul joyful?  It certainly was circumstances and future expectations.  Paul's boundless joy is tethered to the eternal promise of God, the same promises believers have in Christ Jesus.  

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“The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self”

February 1, 2021

In this episode, Office Hours talks with the Rev. Dr. Carl R. Trueman about his new book, “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution.”

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2021 Faculty Conference Preview

January 4, 2021

In this episode, Office Hours talks with the faculty presenting at the 2021 WSC Faculty conference for a preview of their lecture. 

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Kim Riddlebarger: Bringing Reformation to Southern California for 25 Years

December 7, 2020

In this episode, Office Hours talks with Rev. Dr. Kim Riddlebarger about his work with White Horse Inn and his pastoral ministry at Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim, CA. 

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Give Thanks | Isaiah 12:1-6

December 3, 2020

We are reminded by the Word always to give thanks.  No matter the circumstance, the Lord's grace and presence give us sufficient reasons for thanks.  

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A Portrait in Thanksgiving | Luke 17:11-19

November 24, 2020

This devotional highlights Jesus' willingness and power to heal and to save. Furthermore, it reveals the heart of thanksgiving and praise which flows from a life touched by God's grace and mercy.

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But God Meant It for Good | Genesis 50:15-21

November 12, 2020

Among the sterling characters of the Old Testament few surpass Joseph for integrity and faith—which shine all the more given the suffering he was called to endure. From one perspective, his life could be summed up as, “how everything went wrong.” But Joseph would insist that “everything went right.” Is Joseph a special case and have a special faith?  Or does he testify to a promise that applies to the people of Christ as well?

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Psalm 130

November 10, 2020

Psalm 130 is a microcosm of the ordinary Christian life of guilt, grace, and gratitude.

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A Proper Approach to Suffering | 1 Peter 5:6-14

November 5, 2020

Peter exhorts Christians to trust in God’s sovereign plan and remain vigilant while we await our blessed hope.

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Paul’s Prayer for Christ’s Church | Ephesians 3:14-22

November 3, 2020

This meditation reflects upon the Apostle Paul's prayer for the church in Ephesus, which he planted, knows, and loves. By extension this prayer is for Christ's church and people in this present age as we await the Lord's return. Paul's prayer is bold and audacious. It is confident and comforting, knowing that the Lord is able and willing to do more than we can even ask and think.

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Meet the Staff: Chuck Tedrick

November 2, 2020

In this episode, Office Hours talks to Westminster Seminary California's new Dean of Students,  Rev. Chuck Tedrick. 

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Restoring Zion

October 29, 2020

We will be looking at God’s promise to restore the fortunes of Zion and the various ways in which he has done and will do that.  

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Reformation Day | Romans 3:21-28

October 27, 2020

In his 1521 translation of the Greek New Testament into German Luther used the word allein (alone) in his translation of Romans 3:28, which says, “For we reckon that a man is justified through faith apart from the works of the law.” Luther was right. He captured Paul's intent, which was to teach salvation sola fide, by faith alone.  

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Mary’s Song of Praise | Luke 1:26-38 and 46-56

October 20, 2020

In this devotional we reflect upon Mary's prayer of praise to the Lord for his favor towards her and his mercy toward all of his children. Mary marvels at the word, works, and presence of the Lord, as do all who share the same faith and Lord as Mary.

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The Priest Becomes the Sacrifice

October 15, 2020

The Old Covenant was a visible thing —  the priests, the altar, the animals and the blood.  The New Covenant is, in many ways, an invisible reality.  

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Hannah’s Prayer

October 13, 2020

In the passage Hannah rejoices in the Lord for answering her personal prayer for a son and sees in him the salvation of all of Israel. 

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Salvation belongs to the LORD!

October 6, 2020

Jonah 1:17-2:10

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