Rev. Zachary Bartels
Question 41: Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength
This week, we continue discussing the content and use of the Law.
Week 14: Creation
This week, we look at question 9 of the catechism, "What are God's works of creation?" and explore several different readings of G…
2 Kings 2:8-18, "Elijah and Easter"
Message on the resurrection and our response, preached at the Easter Sonrise Service (April 21, 2019) at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, M…
Question 41: 8 Rules, 10 Laws
This week, we look at rules for interpretation and the sum of the Law.
Matthew 28:1-8, "The Great Reversal"
Sermon on the resurrection preached on Easter 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.churchlansing.com
Acts 24, "It's Now o' Clock"
Sermon preached on December 29, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Matt 18:21-35, "Forgiven to Forgive"
Sermon preached on September 14, 2014 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.churchlansing.com
Acts 19:1-10, "Full Light"
Sermon preached on August 18, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Gen 3:8-9, "Where Is God?"
A man asks, "Where is God?" and God asks, "Where are you? A vespers message preached on August 7, 2019 at Judson Baptist Chur…
Matt 1:18-25, "A Good Dream"
A message on St. Joseph preached on December 22, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church ,in Lansing, Michigan.
Acts 19:21-41, "Our Plans and God's Purpose"
A message on walking decisively in the Spirit, preached on September 1, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church, in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansi…
Week 33: Abba! Father!
This week, we look at the second benefit of the effectual call: adoption as sons and daughters!
Heb 12:1-3, "Eye on the Ball
Homily from midweek communion service, January 14, 2020 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Acts 19:11-20, "Holy Fire"
A message on burning old bridges and following Jesus, preached on August 25, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchL…
Acts 45
A message on God's Will preached on October 13, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Question 35: Peace and Assurance
This week, we continue discussing the ongoing war that is sanctification and then move into the benefits of justification, adoption, and san…
Jonah 1:4-6, "Asleep in the Storm"
Sermon preached on August 6, 2017 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.churchlansing.com
Week 1, Hannah's Prayer
This week, we meet Mimi, learn a bit about her background and love of Scripture and drama, and hear a reading from I Samuel.
Week 6, Kinsman Redeemer
This week on Mimi Reads the Bible, Mimi reads form Ruth 3 as the story of Naomi and Ruth comes to a head.
Week 17, "We've Got Jesus Here"
Mimi continues through Jonah and Pastor Zach somehow gets a Downton Abbey tangent going.
Psalm 24, "The King of Glory
Message on approaching God this Advent, preached on December 15, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Question 37: Unafraid of the Dark
This week, we look deeper at the resurrection of the saints on the Last Day.
Acts 20:1-16, "No Wasted Breath"
A sermon about being the living church, preached on September 15, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Question 34: Saint-ified
This week, we finish discussing adoption and begin our discussion of sanctification, our becoming holy in our lives and conduct.
Week 4, Enter Boaz
This week on Mimi Reads the Bible , Mimi reads from Ruth 2 and she and Pastor Zach discuss reaching out to those in need.
Week 2, Mary and Hannah
This week, Mimi reads from I Samuel and the Magnificat from Luke 1. She and Pastor Zach talk Bible translations.
Week 9, "Faithful with a Little"
The votes are in and Mimi is reading the parables! She and Pastor Zach remember the late broadcast personality Uncle Charlie. www.MimiReadst…
Week 13, "Lazarus, Come Forth!"
Mimi reads the story of Lazarus and discusses some mysteries ways in which God works with Pastor Zach. www.mimireadsthebible.com
Week 10, "Savvy?"
This week, Mimi reads two parables and she and Pastor Zach discuss being crafty, building the Kingdom, and making pancakes.
Week 11, "The Eleventh Hour"
This week, Mimi reads the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matt 20:1-16) and discusses it with Pastor Zach.
Romans 8:1-6, "Shame, Shame"
Message on shame and freedom preached on September 29, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.churchlansing.com
Q2 Concluded: The Christian Canon
This week, I conclude the discussion of Question 2, dealing with the issue of the canon of Scipture.
Matt 12:9-21, "The Bruised Reed"
A sermon on tenderness and meekness for Advent, preached on December 8, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansin…
Week 43: Law vs. Grace?
This week, we continue looking at the uses of the law, for believers and unbelievers.
Psalm 23:1-3, "Orange Barrels on the Narrow Road"
Message on slowing down to be built up, preached on January 5, 2020 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com 25:…
Acts 16:16-40, "Dawn of a New Day"
A sermon on enduring for the Gospel, preached on June 9, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Acts 17:1-15, "The World Turned Upside-Down"
Message on the power of the Gospel, preached on June 16, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Acts 18:1-17, "Do Not Be Silent"
A message on boldness amid fear, preached on July 28, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.churchlansing.com
Acts 21:15-26, "Blessed Condescension"
A sermon on setting aside our own rights for the cause of Christ, preached on October 20, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan…
Week 32: Justified
This week, we look at the first of the fruits of God's effectual call: our justification
Week 24: Prophet, Priest, and King
This week, we look at the offices Christ executes as our Redeemer.
Question 35: O What a Foretaste
This week, we talk more about the blessed assurance that accompanies and flows out of our salvation.
Question 37: Resurrected
This week, we move on to the benefits of our salvation received at the Resurrection
Week 8, "Nailed It!"
This week, Mimi reads from Judges 4 and discusses the text (as well as the German language) with Pastor Zach
John 13:10 | Clean
A message on repentance, confession, and forgiveness, preached on October 2, 2022 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchL…
Eph 6:10-20, "Open Wide"
A message on boldness in our witness, preached on July 25, 2021 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com &…
Ezra 3:6-11 | Looking Back and Looking Ahead
A sermon on the proper use of the past, preached on September 18, 2022 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Eph 6:14, "The Belt of Truth"
Spiritual Warfare #3, preached on May 30, 2021 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.churchlansing.com
Eph 6:1-14, "The Breastplate of Righteousness"
A message on wearing Christ's Righteousness into battle, preached on June 6, 2021 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchL…
Isaiah 52:13-53:12 | Twice Astonished
A message on Christ's suffering and glory, preached on February 6, 2022 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
#21, "Bleached Asparaguses, All"
Mimi reads about the reopening of Jonah's ministry, which looks promising. VeggieTales also discussed.
Ezra 4:7-16 | Lies, Dirty Lies, and Samaritans
A sermon on holding fast during opposition, preached on October 9, 2022 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Ezra 6:1-12 | Decree
A sermon on God's providence and His timing, preached on October 30, 2022 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.c…
1 Cor 13 | What Is Love?
A message on agape love, preached on May 8, 2022 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan.
Matt 17:1-9, "Transfigured"
Sermon preached on March 2, 2014 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.churchlansing.com;
Acts 1:1-11, "Part 2"
Sermon preached on May 6, 2018 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Acts 23:11-35, "The God of Circumstance"
Sermon preached on November 24, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Acts 22:30-23:11, "Testimony before a Wicked Ananias"
Message about shrewdness in evangelism from Acts 22, preached on November 17, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.Church…
Questions 38 & 39 - A Horrible, Terrible God?
This week, we talk about the fate of those who reject the Gospel, at the day of judgment and beyond.
Acts 24:27-25:12, "Appeal to the Top"
A message on stepping out in faith, preached on January 12, 2020, at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan.www.ChurchLansing.com
Question 40: Covenants, Old and New
This week, we talk about the covenant made at Sinai, as we prepare to dive deep into the ten commandments.
#18, "Cool Christmas Jets"
This week, Mimi reads from Isaiah and from Matthew 1, and discusses Christmas Bible traditions with Pastor Zach
Psalm 122, "Going Gladly to the House of the Lord"
Advent sermon on anticipation and worship, preached on December 1, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Week 12, "If You Stay Ready . . . "
This week, Mimi reads the parable of the ten virgins and she and Zach discuss the text, acting, and why she doesn't like her (angelic) …
Acts 17:15-34, "Known"
A message about evangelism, preached on July 21, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Acts 18:18-28, "Workers for the Harvest Field"
Sermon preached on August 11, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Acts 20:17-38, "Looking Back, Looking Ahead"
A message on faithful ministry preached on September 22, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Psalm 129, "Ascents and Laments"
Sermon preached on August 4, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Psalm 40, "Quote-Unquote Sin"
Message on sin and repentance, preached on Ash Wednesday, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.com
Acts 21:27-22:1, “Blessed Lies”
A message on proclaiming the truth in love, preached on October 27, 2019 at Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. www.ChurchLansing.co…
Question 35: Peace, Joy, Grace
This week, we look at the remaining benefits accompanying our salvation in this life.
Week 28: Humiliation, Exaltation, Redemption
This week, we discuss Christ's humiliation and exaltation and how his redemption is applied to us.
Week 22: The Redeemer of God's Elect
This week, we look at the doctrine of the incarnation and a number of Christological heresies.