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Stay Dressed for Action and Keep your Lamps Burning | Isaiah 25:6-9 and Luke 12:35-38

August 30, 2021

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Peace for Our Time | Psalm 29

August 30, 2021

Psalm 29 reminds us of the incomparable power of God, and how he makes peace by defeating his enemies.

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A Redeemer is Born | Exodus 2:1-10

August 30, 2021

There is a temptation in the desperate moments of our lives to let fear give way to doubt.  But Exodus 2:1-10 shows us that God can be trusted in the darkest of times.  He is working powerfully on our behalf to bring a Savior, and deliver us from our slavery to sin.  

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Class of 2021: Interviews with Three Graduating Students

June 7, 2021

In this episode, Office Hours talks to three graduating students about how they came to WSC and their time there. 

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Preaching and Biblical Theology

April 18, 2021

The Rev. Dr. Kim Riddlebarger delivers the final lecture of a three lecture series entitled, “The Pastor as Apologist, Theologian, and Bible Scholar: How What You Learn in Seminary Can Inform Your Preaching” at the 2021 WSC Den Dulk Lectures.

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Preaching and Systematic Theology

April 18, 2021

The Rev. Dr. Kim Riddlebarger delivers the second of three lectures entitled, “The Pastor as Apologist, Theologian, and Bible Scholar: How What You Learn in Seminary Can Inform Your Preaching” at the 2021 WSC Den Dulk Lectures.

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Preaching and Apologetics

April 17, 2021

The Rev. Dr. Kim Riddlebarger delivers the first of three lectures entitled, “The Pastor as Apologist, Theologian, and Bible Scholar: How What You Learn in Seminary Can Inform Your Preaching” at the 2021 WSC Den Dulk Lectures.

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The Foundational Qualification for Ministry | John 21:15-17

February 23, 2021

As the risen Christ forgives Peter and restores him to his Apostolic office and ministry, He reminds Peter and us what the foundational qualification for Christian ministry is.

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A Pagan Priest in the Presence of God | Exodus 18:10-22

February 11, 2021

This devotional will focus on the fact that God welcomes all kinds of people into his presence as he converts them by his grace.  Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, offers a splendid exam as God causes this pagan priest to make a beautiful profession of faith, followed by Jethro eating with the elders of Israel in the presence of God.  Who can’t God save?

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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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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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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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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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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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