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Illuminated Lamb
by Walter Hampel
Exploring the themes of Christ and light as found in the Bible
Episodes
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A Starry Night
Stars play an important role in our lives. Without our nearest star, the Sun, life on Earth would be impossible. While stars are very large balls of hydrogen, fusing their atoms together for heat, light and creating heavier elements, stars also play an important role in the life of a believer in...
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Christ The Center
The Christian faith has several basics that define it as being Christian. One of those basics has to do with the Lord Jesus Christ. In both Christian belief and in Christian practice, Christ is the Center. He not a way to gain something better than Him Nothing is better than Him. He is the one…
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Why Bother
There are times in which we can be discouraged in our pilgrimage from God. Hard times; Seemingly unanswered prayer; The (seeming) lack of troubles of unbelievers. All of these can contribute to making us cynical toward God. This happened to the people of God during the time of the prophet Malachi...
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Camping Out With Christ
Promoting biblical literacy is a good thing to do among Christ's people. It can take the form of a wide-ranging approach (systematic reading of the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation). There is also the approach of slowing down your reading/intake of Scripture. A recent adjustment to my...
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A Rest From Our Burdens
In this episode, two kinds of biblical meditation/reflection are discussed…contrasting and cross-referencing. Contrasting reflection looks the opposite of another text. Cross-referencing reflection brings in other passages related to the topic on which you are reflecting. We reflect on the topics...
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Seeing The Contrast
A helpful technique in reflecting on a passage from the Bible is understanding what the opposite of the text looks like and see the contrast. Scripture already supplies such examples as Psalm 1:1-2, Proverbs 8:10 and Romans 8:6. In this episode, we apply this technique to Philippians 4:8. The...
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End Of Path
What happens when we face an "end of path?" There are times when the circumstances we face make it seem impossible to move on or to recover. Western Europe faced a similar crisis over 600 years ago. Half of Europe died from the plague in the mid 14th century. A crisis of church leadership caused...
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Doomscrolling – Christ Has An Answer
Matthew 13 offers us several of the Lord Jesus' parables. This episode examines one of those…the parable of the wheat and the tares/weeds. The Lord gives us the instruction to pay careful attention to His interpretation of the parable. The parable has an application for us in the here and now. We...
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What Are You Collecting?
People love to collect things. Collections can include a wide range of objects including thimbles, automobiles, books and Bibles. We truly have treasure in our print and digital copies of Scripture. Yet, the Bible points to an even greater way that a Bible collection can be produced. It is made…
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An 11th Century Prayer For The Spread of Christ’s Kingdom
Today, we are blessed to have texts of Christian prayers from over the centuries. In this episode, we read a prayer from 11th century England for the spread of Christ's kingdom across the world. This prayer is not simply a kind of museum piece. It's words ring as true and relevant to our time as…
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Pay Attention!
We live in a distracted time. Our culture and technology demand our time. We need wisdom to recognize and avoid distraction. In contrast, the Bible calls us to be attentive. With over a thousand references in the Bible to behold and gaze, we are being instructed to take the time to observe and…
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Are You A Secret Christian?
Are you a secret Christian? An answer in the 21st century and an answer in 17th century England would be different. Rather than trying to prevent others from knowing you are a believer in Christ, in the 17th century, a believer carried on three types of spiritual duties (Public - Fellowship with...
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Virgin Womb – Virgin Tomb
The Bible is clear that the Lord Jesus, in His humanity, was conceived in the womb of the Virgin Mary. There is biblical evidence to show that Christ's resurrection occurred in a never before used tomb. In essence, a virgin tomb. The episode explores how this is far more than a point of biblical...
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A Tale Of Three Crosses
There is a very interesting picture of the two paths of human eternal destiny. They can be seen on the three crosses of Calvary. The imagery of salvation and damnation can be seen through two thieves crucified with Christ on Good Friday. This episode explores how what played out on Calvary two...
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Happy New Year…In March?
For centuries, well into the 1700s, March 25th was celebrated as New Year's Day. But why March 25th? This episode explores how a Christ-centered European culture marked time by Christ. The choice of March 25 as New Year's Day has implications and lessons for us, even today.
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A 17th Century Jesus Prayer
The 17th century Puritans knew their theology along with having devoted hearts for Christ. This episode shows one, great example. It is a short prayer found in the writings of the English minister John Flavel (1627-1691). It sounds like the Eastern Orthodox Jesus Prayer. Yet it calls upon Jesus,...
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Clarifying The Unspoken
This is an update and clarification for the "Reading Outside The Box" episode. The clarification is to clearly state, and not assume, that the audience will understand Jesus Christ as being both fully God and fully human at the same time. While Christ has both fully human and fully divine…
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Reading Outside The Box
Ideas have implications. Statements in the Bible have implications as well. In this episode, Hebrews 1:3 is examined alongside Luke 2:8-9 (as well as references to Ezekiel 10). Christ is said to be the radiance of the glory of God. On the night of His birth, shepherds encountered the glory of the...
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I Am Loved How Much?
This episode examines John 17:23. It is taken from Christ's High Priestly prayer on the night before His death. In this verse, we discover something staggering. The Lord is praying for those who would come to believe in Him. If we are believers, that's us, now. He prays that the outside world…
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Finding Peace At 3AM
This episode examines how we seek spiritual comfort in the midst of sleepless nights. It is even reflected in our online searches. Spiritual counsel is given for looking to re-align our worried thoughts with a godly perspective. Psalms 121 and 139 can be of particular comfort. The episode closes...
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An Eighth Century Prayer For Illumination
This episode contains the reading of a prayer from the eighth century. It is a treasure of our Christian past and gives us insight into the prayer life of our ancestors in the faith.
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Getting Back To The Basics
This episode looks at getting back to basics as a believer in Christ. An example of the need for this is explored in two ways. The first is looking at the example of the 20th century golfer Jack Nicklaus, perhaps the best golfer of his era. He would annually visit his first golf instructor to ask...
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The Blessing On Those Who Fill The Earth
This episode looks at two different types of "Great Commission" found in the Bible. The first is found in Genesis 1:28 when Adam and Eve are instructed to be fruitful and multiply and fill the Earth. The second, found in Matthew 28:19-20, along with texts from Acts 1 and Luke 24 instruct Christ's...
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Remember Jesus Christ
This episode examines the critical need for us to remember Jesus Christ. Passages from Deuteronomy 8 and 2 Timothy 2 are used to point out how important this is. Some (hopefully) practical ways of doing this are discussed.
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The Unusual Power Of The Word
This episode examines how the Bible, which contains the God-breathed words of God, contains some unusual texts which point to the power of God's Word as the Living Word.
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Revisiting The Lamp And The Lamb
This episode links together Psalm 119:105 with Revelation 21:23 to point out that the Word of God, both in print (the Bible) and living (Christ) provide light for our journey in life. This video is based on my very first YouTube released in December 2018
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Another Christmas Time Angel?
This episode looks at an interesting, alternate reading of Isaiah 9:6. Based on the Greek Septuagint translation, the One predicted is referred to as The Angel of Great Counsel. Within the episode, there is a discussion of the history of the Septuagint and a possible explanation for why this...
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Finding Christ’s Humbling And Exaltation In A Surprising Place
This episode looks at how the New Testament addresses the humbling and exalting of Jesus Christ. It's even seen in how the New Testament writers address Him. We are also reminded that, for followers of Christ, we too, are following a pattern of humbling in this life, and await a glorified...
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A Victorian-Era Devotional On Finding True Rest In Christ
This episode centers on readings from "The Great Rest Giver" by William Haig Miller. It was published in London about 1891. Walt found a print version of the book in a large Detroit bookstore. The theme centers on Matthew 11:28-30 in which Christ speaks of true, Christ-given rest.
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Can We Have Memories Of The Future?
The Christmas season is often a time for nostalgia and looking back to our past holiday experiences. Some are wonderful to remember. Some can be painful. Can we remember the future as well as the past at Christmas time? As we remember the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ just over 2000 years ago…
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How Do We Follow Christ Out Of Darkness to Light?
This episode looks at the Lord Jesus' declaration "I am the Light of The World" in John 8:12. It examines how this declaration, made by Christ at the Feast of Booths fulfills the type of the pillar of fire by night and pillar of cloud by day as found in the book of Exodus.
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How I Learned To Pray Like The Apostle Paul
This episode examines the priorities in prayer of the Apostle Paul as found in his New Testament letters. While praying for earthly needs, we should also pray with eternal perspectives in mind. We use a brief review of Ephesians 1:16-17 as a sample lesson in praying with Paul's priorities. My...
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Getting A Running Start
This episode explores John 17:24 and further explores what Christian theologians have called the Beatific Vision. This is the sight of Christ in glory by His people. 2 Corinthians 3:18 and 1 John 3:2 are also introduced as they give us the sense that beholding Christ in glory doesn't start in the...
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A Meditation Primer
This episode is a follow up on Thomas Manton's counsel about biblical meditation to (1) Read/Listen (2) Meditate/Reflect (3) Pray. Psalm 1:1-2 is reviewed to use as an example of applying Manton's advice. Thumbnail taken from the New England Primer.
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The Unfolding Of Your Words Gives Light
Two verses from Psalm 119 point to a supernatural, spiritual light from the Bible. Verse 130 is examined in detail using a technique from the 17th century British minister Thomas Manton. We will learn to take in Scripture (by reading or listening), meditate/reflect on it and offer these up in...
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Reading The Book – Missing The Author
This episode looks at the prophecy of a Moses-like prophet (The Prophet) who would emerge in Israel's history and how the Lord Jesus Christ fulfills being THE King, THE Priest and THE Prophet. There is also an examination of two main factors for why Christ was not recognized in His time and also...
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Where Do We See The Light of Christ’s Glory?
Where can we see the light of Christ's glory? The Apostle Paul compares the first light spoken by God ("Let there be light") with the light spoken into believers in Christ. Believers are a microcosm of the universe. It started in darkness; So did we; For a believer in Christ, Christ's light of...
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More About Angels And The Angel
In this episode, we explore three categories of angels as found in the Bible. Whether found in the Hebrew of the Old Testament or the Greek of the New Testament, the word means "messenger". It can be a God-created spirit (what we usually think of when we hear the word "angel"), a human messenger…
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Looking For Jesus In The Old Testament?
Where do you find Christ in the Old Testament? He tells us He is there (Luke 24:25-27). But where? Look for Christ as predicted, patterned and present. The discussion explores these points and provides sample biblical passages which make the case including thoughts about Christ as the Old…
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Welcome To The Reboot
This is the first episode of the rebooted podcast. What once was Finding Hidden Treasure is now Illuminated Lamb. Taking its name from the symbolic description of the Lamb (Christ) who illumines the New Heaven and the New Earth as found in Revelation 21:23, this podcast will explore the themes of...
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A New Chapter
This episode marks the transition of this podcast from Finding Hidden Treasure to Illuminated Lamb. The episode outlines the future direction of the podcast. There are plans for weekly postings as well as audio and video (YouTube) episodes. The themes of Christ and Light, as found throughout the...
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Martha, Scrooge and You
Episode 132 explores some examples of those who are remembered more for what they were rather than what they became. It is an important lesson for those of us who are followers of Christ. We are not what we once were. This episode provides us encouragement to see ourselves in light of what Christ...
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The Gift of Reading
Episode 131 provides a sample chapter from the audio book version of "The Capsule". The chapter is a reflection on the gift and privilege of reading. The book is available in paperback, e-book and audio book. A link to a “one stop” webpage showing the vendors selling the book can be found at...
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My New Book
Episode 130 centers on a discussion of the inner room, referred to by Christ in Matthew 6. Christ's call to private prayer in an inner room of one's house has an interesting 20th century parallel. During Apollo missions to the Moon in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the lunar orbiting command...
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Lessons from a Solar Eclipse
Episode 129 recounts Walt's adventure of seeing a total solar eclipse from northern Ohio in April of 2024. The episode explores the comparison of seeing photos of a total solar eclipse with actually seeing one live. The comparison is extended for those of us who believe in Christ. We know of Him...
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A Study in Psalm 46
Episode 128 centers on a study of Psalm 46. I had the privilege of teaching the study during the week that I stayed at a Hospitality House, nicknamed the Hangar, in Landscheid, Germany. The Hangar is an outreach of Cadence International, a mission organization which focuses on the needs of the...
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A Meditation Sampler: Another Name for Christ
Episode 127 explores an example of cross-referencing meditation on the Bible. While reflecting on one passage, other passages can provide deeper insight and show us a more, full-orbed view of the Scriptures. .
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Life In The Wake of Death
Episode 126 is an exploration of the Gospel accounts of what happened when Christ encountered the dead. Dead doesn't stay dead. This has far-reaching and staggering implications for the life of every human being, both for now and into eternity. The picture is that of a painting depicting the...
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Some Thoughts on the Asbury Revival
This episode contains some thoughts about an extraordinary church service known as the Asbury Revival of 2023. This episode contains some thoughts on criteria which could be applied to seek to determine the genuiness of this revival. It also contains discussion of some parallels between what is...
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The True State of Things
Episode 124 features a discussion of discerning and remembering the true state of things concerning a believer's life in Christ. It is good for us to believe the things which the Bible says about God. It is also good for us to remember the things which the Bible says about us. .
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