Best The Rev. Dr. R. E. Knodel Podcasts (2025)

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The Morning of the Sermon on the Mount 35:47

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A. Proclamation of the kingdom of heaven (Mat. 4:17) B. The idea of repentance (Mat. 4:17) C. The idea of a sermon (Mat. 5:1-2) D. The idea of poverty of spirit (Mat. 5:3)By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Matthew: The Gospel to Israel 37:19

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A. Israel & the 'New Israel' (Gal. 6:16) B. The Gospel to Old Israel (Rev. 7:4-8) C. The Gospel to New Israel (Rev. 7:9-17) D. One Gospel; One (Elect) People (Rev. 7:17)By Rev. Richard Knodel

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On Mercy and Justice 34:55

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A. The Resolutions by the Ruler (101:1-5) B. The Resolutions for the Realm (101:6-8)By Steven Work

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Moses Anew 45:49

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1. Great biblical transitions of the past (Mat. 5:1) 2. Jesus' third great transition (Mat. 4:17; 5:1-2) 3. This great transition today, in the era of digital logic and exploding data (Mat. 5:2) 4. The eight beatitudes and the new kingdom (Mat. 5:1-12)By Rev. Richard Knodel

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His Magnificent Praise 38:10

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A. Praise the LORD who is great (vs. 1-2) B, Praise the LORD who is God (vs. 3) C. Praise the LORD who is good (vs. 4-5)By Steven Work

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Textual Triggers & Trigger Texts 38:14

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By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Keys to Jesus' Temptation 40:39

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By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Keys to Jesus' Baptism 34:59

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1. It was religious, not civic or military 2. It was regal and creational 3. It was realistic for NT baptism & ordination 4. It was righteous, receiving immediate divine approvalBy Rev. Richard Knodel

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Kingdom Leadership 31:11

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1. Israel's then leaders radically corrupt 2. Messianic kingdom program -- radically reformative 3. Contrast between John/Jesus was radical and glorified Jesus 4. Jehovah only-a-judge is church's ministry is not redemptive and not Christ-centeredBy Rev. Richard Knodel

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Announcing the Kingdom of Heaven 40:03

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1. John's preaching (Mat. 3:1) 2. John's wilderness (Mat. 3:1-4) 3. John's forecast (Mat. 3:3) 4. John's fulfillment (Mat. 3:5-6)By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Early Events in Jesus' Life 37:55

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1. The Flight to Egypt (Mat. 2:13ff) 2. The Massacre of the Innocents (Mat. 2:16ff) 3. Seeking Solice in Nazareth (Mat. 2:19ff)By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Political Hostility to Jesus 40:58

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By Rev. Richard Knodel

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His Magnificent Salvation 37:31

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A. Sing for the Savior (Psa. 98:1-3) B. Shout for the King (Psa. 98:4-6) C. Scream for the Judge (Psa. 98:7-9)By Steven Work

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Who Can Be Against Us? 22:20

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By Rev. Richard Knodel

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How Blessed Was Mary? 48:07

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1. What do Matthew and Luke teach regarding Mary the mother of Jesus? 2. What does Rome teach about Mary that is so troublesome? 3. To what special principle does Rome adhere that vitiates the biblical data that Protestantism clings to? 4. What Marian teachings does Rome cling to that are especially obnoxious to Protestantism and would condemn us i…

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Extra Ordinary Birth 41:06

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1. The relation between verses 1-17 and 18-24 2. Not your average baby story 3. Joseph's typical husband reaction 4. The angelic appearance 5. The angel prophesies/commands Jesus name & vocation 6. Sudden biblical corroboration 7. Incredibly, Joseph obeys the angel 8. ApplicationBy Rev. Richard Knodel

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Introducing Jesus the Christ 39:11

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By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Christ of Obscurity 34:14

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By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Questions About Captivity 33:05

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1. Did it prove God's weakness? (24:13) 2. What was really precious (24:13) 3. What was ironic about the captivity? (24:14) 4. Doesn't status matter: (24:15) 5. Was Zedekiah the biggest loser? (24:19)By Rev. Richard Knodel

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God's Sovereign Providence 45:37

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By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Bad News Happens 38:45

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By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Brain and Drain 51:30

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By Rev. Richard Knodel

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The Cleanliness of Spiritual Purity 35:50

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1. Bethel's/Jeroboam's infidelity (23:15) 2. The bombs dedicated to lies/Satan (23:16) 3. Testimony to the no-named prophet of Josiah (23:16) 4. Jossiah's crusade against 'the Shriners'/priests (23:19,20) 5. Reinstitution of true worship (23:21, 25)By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Reformation Involves Housecleaning 40:39

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1. The wooden idol (23:6) 2. The ritual shrines & booths (23:7; Deut. 12:8-14) 3. Cleaning up the clergy (23:8) 4. Disqualifying them for future leadership (23:9) 5. Cleaning up outside the temple (23:1)By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Josiah's/Judah's New Year 42:25

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1. All men - the scope of this renewal (23:1) 2. The temple/church was the source of this (23:2) 3. It was to be done by the book (23:3) 4. By covenanting (23:4) 5. By repentance (23:5)By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Three Men and a Woman 34:08

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1. The ironies of Josiah 2. Shaphan's mission involving the temple (3) 3. Hilkiah the high priest's discovery of the law (8) 4. The prophetess Huldah's word to Josiah (15)By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Manasseh's Ruination 29:22

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1. Manasseh as an idea 2. Manasseh as an example 3. Manasseh as an aggravated example 4. Manasseh as a reason for JesusBy Rev. Richard Knodel

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The Word Has Done It 34:24

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A. The Value of the Word B. The Vitality of the Word C. The Victory of the WordBy Steven Work

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His Magnificent Sovereignty 40:21

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A. The Portrait of the Sovereign (Psa. 97:1-6) B. The Prostration before the Sovereign (Psa. 97:7-9) C. The Praise for the Sovereign (Psa. 97:10-12)By Steven Work

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Come & Dine 35:22

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By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Hezekiah Answers Questions 33:09

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1. Questions about prayer (20:1-2) 2. Questions about prophecy (20:1-4) 3. Questions about lifespan (20:6a) 4. Questions about why God blesses us (20:6b) 5. Questions about truthfulness (20:8)By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Isaiah Takes Over 38:12

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1. Assyria's ignorant pride (19:11-133) 2. Assyria's sinful pride (19:1ff) 3. Assyria's blasphemous pride (19:22,25,27-28,35-37)By Rev. Richard Knodel

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The OT Samaritans 35:39

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1. Samaria is seditionist Israel & judges & cursed Israel 2. Samaria resettled with foreign transplants 3. God cursed these people for their impiety/religious corruption 4. Sennacherib improvised as high priest to reset Samaria's religion 5. Yet paganism had no power to make Samaria palatable to GodBy Rev. Richard Knodel

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One Verse on Psalm-Singing 41:09

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1. The songs of both David & Asaph 2. The decline of temple worship post David & Solomon 3. Psalm-singing has always had its detractors 4. Hezekiah's reform led to psycho-spiritual gladness 5. ApplicationsBy Rev. Richard Knodel

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Unbelief's Worst Nightmare 46:40

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1. God's unique strength/wrath is terrifying to the unbeliever 2. Middle east politics at the end of the 8th century 3. The transition from Ahaz to Hezekiah 4. Sargon to Sennacherib in Assyria 5. Applications to our lives todayBy Rev. Richard Knodel

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Reformation 40:17

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Northern Israel Judged 44:06

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A. Flurry of Israelite kings fall (2 Kgs. 16 & 17) B. Assyrian power rises (2 Kgs. 17:5ff) C. God explains the cause of His judgments by listing Israel's faults 1. Theological (7) 2. Ethical (8) 3. Individual/private (9) 4. Multi-cultural/global (11) 5. Refusal to heed prophets (13), subjectively (14), objectively (15) 6. Worshipful (16, 17) 7. Sum…

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Amaziah's Foolishness 36:04

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A. His Victories (14:1) 1. Securing his throne (14:3, 5) 2. Ethical virtue/mercy (14:6) 3. Military victories (14:7) B. His Errors 1. In judgment (14:8) 2. In perception (14:9ff) 3. In warfare C. His Defeats 1. By Jehoash/Israel (14:11) 2. By conspiracy (14:19) D. Compared to ChristBy Rev. Richard Knodel

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Fearing God Is Redemptive 31:41

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A. Fear is a sign for which God looks (3:16a) B. It's related to fear and meditation (3:16b) C. God makes promises to such people (3:17) D. He uses this as a key to either pass or fail (3:18) E. He even ties it to Judgment Day (4:1) F. And man's last chance (Messiah) (4:5)By Rev. Richard Knodel

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His Magnificent Justice 37:01

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A. The Case for Justice (Psa. 94:1-3) B. The Causes for Justice (Psa. 94:4-15) C. The Confession for Justice (Psa. 94:16-23)By Steven Work

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Humble Meal/Humble Heart 32:20

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By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Christ's Power Amidst Worldly Turmoil 28:13

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A. Worldly confusion and the sad death of Elisha (14) B. Yet this is the occasion for a most amazing miracle (21) C. A forlorn hopeless Joah visits Elisha (14) D. Joash's interchange with Elisha (16-19) E. The weird case of the revival of a dead man (21) F. The obvious interpretation of this? Ever present power/mercy of God…

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Recommitting to the Church 35:35

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God and Civil Chaos 41:25

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A. Chaos results after Israel's civil war (1) B. The rise of Athaliah over Judah (1) C. The rise of Jehosheba/Jehoida priestly insurrection (2, 4) D. Consequences 1. Execution of Athaliah influence (13) 2. Renewal of national covenant (17) 3. Destruction of Judah's Baal temple (18) 4. Civil happiness and prosperity (20)…

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Divine Justice II 36:43

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By Rev. Richard Knodel

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Divine Justice 30:17

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The Chaos of Secular Politics 34:49

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A. Israel's crazy politics: from wicked to wacky B. America's crazy politics C. Jesus' completely sane/blessed politicsBy Rev. Richard Knodel

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His Magnificent Reign 36:25

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A. The LORD rules His world (Psa. 93:1-2) B. The LORD rules His opponents (Psa. 93:3-4) C. The LORD rules His people (Psa. 93:5)By Steven Work

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The First Great Chapter 35:37

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A. A post-vacation "fun" sermon B. Genesis 1 is an apologetical argument for Christianity C. Subjects covered: theology-word/logos-space & time, etc. D. Without Genesis 1 mankind has no foundation for itselfBy Rev. Richard Knodel

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He Knows Me 39:43

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A. He Knows WHO I Am (vs. 1-6) B. He Knows WHERE I Am (vs. 7=12) C. He Knows WHAT I Am (vs. 13-18) D. He Knows HOW I Am (vs. 19-24)By Steven Work