Today’s program is a special Christmas Edition of Well Placed Faith! And especially featured today is Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, from his larger Messiah musical masterpiece. Paul Trask gives the background of Handel and his Messiah composition, and explains its relevance for today’s Christians. Many surprises here! Originally composed for Lent, but came to be more closely associated with Read more…
In today’s program, Paul Trask continues his study of Luke 4. Jesus compares His present ministry to that of Israel’s national heroes, Elijah & Elisha, implying the same deplorable conditions in Judah as had existed in Northern Israel, before its overthrow by Assyria (Luke 4:25–30; I Kings 17:7–24; II Kings Read more…
Today, Paul Trask looks at Jesus’ “Pregnant Pause,” as He read Isaiah 61 in the synagogue as recorded in Luke 4. 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the Read more…
In addition to listening to the recording for this program, you can now also purchase a booklet version of this message which is available in our bookstore. This text version is great for both group and personal study. It is also a great way to introduce others to this vital Read more…