Messiah’s Upper Room returns from their brief holiday hiatus to finish the Gospel of John. Jesus talks with His disciples while they eat fish and bread on the shore. Jesus then singles out Peter to talk to him about love and forgiveness. Download the class notes here. Directly download the audio file here. Want to...Read More

Pastor Otte and Messiah’s Upper Room discuss what it means to give generously, and how being a grateful receiver of God’s gifts can change our focus from having a “scarcity mindset” to an “abundant mindset.” Download the class notes here. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released?...Read More

Pastor Otte and the class discuss what it means to be happy and content, how we may find happiness through the reassurance of our baptism, and how we may be content in our work. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free...Read More

This week not only marks our completion on our series of the Ten Commandments, but also marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of Messiah’s Upper Room Podcast. Thank you so much for listening and being a part of the discussion. During this week’s episode, Pastor Otte and the class discuss both the Ninth &...Read More

Pastor Otte and the Upper Room class discuss what the Second Commandment means by not taking God’s name in vain and how we may use God’s name respectfully. Directly download the audio file here. Download the class notes here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through...Read More

This week we are going back into the archives one more time to conclude our series on Philippians. Join Gina Lehrmann and the class as they discuss whatever is excellent and praiseworthy. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this...Read More

This week, Pastor Otte and the class discuss what Paul means when he says for us to rejoice in the Lord and how we may continue to put our trust in God recalling the knowledge that His mercies are new every morning. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as...Read More

Pastor Otte and the class discuss conflict, its nature, and what we should do when we find our Christian brethren in conflict. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe for free through this page on your favorite podcast app!Read More

Join Pastor Otte and the class as we discuss mentorship, how to be wary of wolves in sheep’s clothing, and what it means to be as shrewd as a serpent and as innocent as a dove. Directly download the audio file here. Want to receive each new episode as they’re released? Be sure to subscribe...Read More

We go into the unreleased archives again on our series in the book of Philippians. This week, Pastor Otte and the class explore what is covered under “everything”, how grumbling about actions or situations may lead to resentment, and what we may do when we feel like grumbling ourselves. Directly download the audio file here....Read More