“You shall not misuse the Name of the LORD your God.”

In this episode, we hear Martin Luther’s explanation of the Second Commandment from the Large Catechism. Luther exposes how easily the sinful heart profanes God’s Name through cursing, false swearing, superstition, and hypocrisy. But he also unfolds the great comfort hidden in this command: God has given us His Name so that we may call upon Him in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.

The Name placed upon you in Holy Baptism is not a burden, but a refuge. It is not merely forbidden to misuse — it is given to be used rightly, in faith.

We also briefly share how honoring God’s Name bears fruit in love for our neighbor through our ongoing charitable work supporting education and basic needs for those we serve. If you would like to participate in that work, click here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bring-hope-food-and-education-to-children-and-families-in-uganda-through-kutesa-henrys-ministry

May we learn to fear and love God so that we do not curse, swear, lie, or deceive by His Name — but call upon it in every need.

In this episode, we read.a selection from Luther’s Lectures on Genesis 18:2-5, where Luther paints a powerful picture of Abraham sitting at the door of his tent—watching, waiting, and running to meet strangers in need.

For Luther, this is no small detail. Abraham’s posture reveals a heart formed by faith: eager, generous, and ready to serve those afflicted because of their confession of the Word. True hospitality, Luther says, belongs to the Church. It is love that risks being deceived. It is kindness that may not be repaid. It is generosity offered in Christ’s name—because in the poor and persecuted, we receive Christ Himself.

Luther also warns against hypocrisy, greed, and lovelessness disguised as religion. The question remains for us: Will we sit at the door, ready to serve? Or will we close our hands?

This episode also highlights our ongoing charity work supporting families and children in Uganda who are suffering poverty and hardship. These are not abstract causes—they are real brothers and sisters in Christ.

If you would like to support this work, you can donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bring-hope-food-and-education-to-children-and-families-in-uganda-through-kutesa-henrys-ministry

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.” — Matthew 25:40

In this episode, we hear Martin Luther’s powerful explanation of the First Commandment from the Large Catechism: “You shall have no other gods.”

Luther strips away every illusion and asks a searching question: What do you truly fear, love, and trust in above all things? Whatever your heart runs to in times of trouble—that is your god.

This reading calls us away from false securities and back to the one true God who alone is worthy of our faith and who never fails His people.

At the end of the episode, we also share about the charity work we’re supporting in Uganda—education and care for families are happening in very difficult conditions.

Listen, reflect, and be driven back to Christ alone—our only hope, help, and salvation.

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In this episode, we read and reflect on Martin Luther’s powerful Preface to the Large Catechism—a blunt and pastoral call for Christians, parents, and pastors to take God’s Word seriously again.

Luther saw firsthand what happens when the Ten Commandments, the Creed, and the Lord’s Prayer are neglected. His words still speak directly to our time: we never outgrow the Catechism, and we never stop needing instruction, repentance, and comfort from Christ.

This reading is both a warning and an invitation—to return to the basics, not as beginners, but as lifelong students of the faith.

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Soli Deo Gloria.

Paul’s second letter to Timothy is a final charge from a faithful pastor to a young servant of Christ. Written from prison and in the shadow of death, 2 Timothy calls the Church to courage, endurance, and unwavering loyalty to the truth of the Gospel.

In this episode, you’ll hear a full reading from 2 Timothy in the God’s Word Translation, with an emphasis on standing firm in Christ when the world turns away from Him.

You’ll also hear about our ongoing charity work—supplying basic needs in places where faith is tested daily.

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Listen. Be strengthened. And help carry the Gospel forward.

In this episode, we hear the Apostle Paul’s pastoral charge to Timothy from the God’s Word Translation of the Bible.

1 Timothy speaks directly to a church living in confusion—calling believers back to truth, prayer, godly leadership, and a life shaped by Christ’s mercy. Paul reminds us that the Church is not built on power or personality, but on the living God who saves sinners and entrusts His Word to faithful servants.

After the reading, we also share about our charity work—supporting education, food, and Gospel outreach in underserved communities.

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Grace and peace in Christ Jesus.

In this episode, we explore Martin Luther’s lectures on Genesis 11, where he reflects on the division caused by the Tower of Babel and the scattering of languages. Luther reminds us that while differences can separate us, Christ reconciles all things, uniting us in faith and love.

Join us for this reading and reflection, and discover how God’s Word calls us to bridge divides in our own lives. If you are able, please consider supporting our work in Uganda, helping provide education, food, and care for children and families: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bring-hope-food-and-education-to-children-and-families-in-uganda-through-kutesa-henrys-ministry

In this episode, we explore a passage from Martin Luther’s On the Jews and Their Lies that directly attacks the idea of racial superiority. Luther reminds us that all human boasting in ancestry, blood, or nation is really boasting in sin — because we all share the same fallen root in Adam. His words, often misused by the Nazis, actually stand in judgment over racial pride and hierarchy, pointing us instead to humility and mercy in Christ.

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Soli Deo Gloria.