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Trek Through the Scriptures
by Zion Lutheran Church
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they journey through the Scriptures in the year 2022, in conversation and preaching. Each week, they will reflect on the upcoming daily readings, giving you fresh perspective to guide your reading and help you approach the text, and sermons that apply Biblical themes and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for you.
Episodes
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Episode 53: Wrapping Up
Join Pastor Tom Marcis, Vicar Jason Kohm, and special guest, Seminarian Aidan Moon, as they wrap up our Trek Through the Scriptures this year and look forward to the year ahead.
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Episode 52: God’s New World (WITH GUEST AIDAN MOON)
The end of Revelation is in sight for this final episode! Former Vicar Aidan Moon once again joins Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they wrap up Zion’s year-long study of the Scriptures together. In addition to learning about the highlights and purpose of Revelation, you’ll also hear…
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Episode 51: Fighting False Teachers (WITH GUEST AIDAN MOON)
Join Pastor Tom Marcis, Vicar Jason Kohm, and special guest, Seminarian Aidan Moon, as they discuss 2 Peter, Jude, 1-3 John, and Revelation 1-6 in the penultimate episode of "Trek through the Scriptures".
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Episode 50: Faith AND Works
Are good works necessary for salvation? The Church has wrestled with this question throughout its entire history. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they reflect on the relationship between faith and works according to Hebrews and James. See what the Scriptures have to say about the...
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Episode 49: He Remains Faithful
You may want to start washing some dishes or begin busy work around the house as you listen; today’s episode covers five different epistles, and it might be our longest one yet! Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they finish Paul’s last epistles and begin discussion on Hebrews. See…
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Episode 48: Clinging to the Truth
We have a lot of ground to cover today between Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and 1 Timothy. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they continue to trek through Paul’s many epistles. This week, we learn more about eschatology (the end times) and his advice for Timothy, a young pastor...
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BONUS Episode: All Saints' Day
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss All Saints' Day.
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Trek Through The Scriptures Trailer
Have you ever wanted to see for yourself what the Bible has to say? Well, you've come to the right place! Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as we explore the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and provide some guideposts and landmarks along the way. Welcome to Trek Through The Scriptures!
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BONUS Episode: The Apocrypha
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss the Apocrypha
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Episode 47: New Life in Christ (with Guest Pastor Pete Marcis)
You know what’s better than one Pastor Marcis on the mic? Two of them! This week, our guest Pastor Pete Marcis joins Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon to focus especially on Ephesians and Philippians. See how the victory that Jesus won on the cross long ago continues to give us comfort and...
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Episode 46: The Scandal of the Cross and God’s Grace (with Guest Brock Schmeling)
In this week’s episode, we welcome another former Zion Vicar, Pastor Brock Schmeling, to discuss the rest of 2 Corinthians and some of Galatians with Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon. See how the cross of Christ is a paradox of suffering and exaltation—a mystery that shapes the believer’s...
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BONUS EPISODE: The Reformation
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss the Reformation, Martin Luther, and the origins of the Lutheran Church.
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Episode 45: Faith, Hope, and Love
Split by division and stuck in sinful practices, the Corinthians had fallen woefully short of the standard Paul charged them to live in—which is precisely why he wrote to them. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they reflect on the Christian life that Paul presents in his epistles to...
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Episode 44: Romans, Reformation, and Division, Oh My!
Paul sure has a lot to say in his epistles! Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they finish their discussion on Romans and dive into 1stCorinthians. See how we live as Romans 7 sinners with a Romans 8 God, who sets us free from our bondage to sin as a gift. Additionally, this episode...
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Episode 43: Proclaiming the Gospel
Acts ends with Paul spreading the Good News of Christ all the way to Rome, the pagan capital of the ancient world. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they finish looking at the book of Acts and provide a crash course on reading the New Testament Epistles. From the moment of his...
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Episode 42 (WITH GUEST PASTOR DOUGLAS BERGELIN): Christ’s Mission to the World
This week’s episode introduces a key player in the formation of the church: Paul, the persecutor-turned-apostle by the Lord Jesus Himself. Join Pastor Tom Marcis, Vicar Aidan Moon, and our guest Pastor Douglas Bergelin as they continue to discuss the church’s movement across the world in Acts.…
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Episode 41: Joy to the World—the Whole World!
If you enjoyed reading Luke’s gospel, you’re in luck—he wrote a second book called Acts that continues the story. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss the overlap between Luke and Acts. Jesus’ work was far from over after His Resurrection. See how Jesus sent His Holy Spirit...
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Episode 40 (WITH GUEST BEN RAMTHUN): An Orderly Account—the Gospel of Luke
Today we begin to cover the last of the four gospels in our Trek through the Scriptures: Luke! Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they set the scene for Luke’s gospel with this week’s guest, our former Vicar Ben Ramthun. See how Luke’s gospel is intended to create and nourish…
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Episode 39: That We May Believe
Join Pastor Tom Marcis, Vicar Aidan Moon, and special guest, Pastor Bill Gauger, as they discuss John's Gospel, both up close and in the bigger context of the Gospels, the New Testament, and the Bible as a whole.
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Episode 38: The Word Made Flesh
Matthew begins with Jesus’ birth, and Mark begins with Jesus’ ministry—but John starts His gospel at the very, very beginning, when God created the universe through His Word, revealed to be Jesus Himself. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss the two different endings of…
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Episode 37: The Gospel of Action
The story of Jesus is so important that not one, but four people wrote an account of His life, death, and resurrection. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they cover the ending of Matthew and turn to Mark, the second of the four gospels. See how Mark tells the same story Matthew does,...
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Episode 36: The Reign of God
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” In Jesus, God broke into this world like never before to establish His reign over all things. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they discuss what Matthew tells us about Christ’s earthly ministry and God’s eternal kingdom. Through the...
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Episode 35: The Goal
After eight months of trekking through the Old Testament, we’ve finally made it to the New Testament! Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Jason Kohm as they review the story of the Scriptures one last time and provide some context for Matthew’s gospel. We see in the genealogy of Jesus given at the...
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Episode 34: In-Between the Testaments
God’s voice has constantly spoken to His people since the very beginning, but after Malachi’s oracle, He suddenly goes quiet for a few hundred years while the ancient world changes. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicars Aidan Moon and Jason Kohm as they finish reviewing the whole story in 2…
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Episode 33: The Unfinished Story
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicars Aidan Moon and Jason Kohm as they discuss the last chapters of Malachi as well as 1 Chronicles.
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Episode 32 (WITH GUEST PASTOR BRAD STOLTENOW): Return and Anticipation
God’s people are returning home – but the story isn’t over yet. Join Pastor Tom Marcis, Vicar Aidan, and guest Pastor Brad Stoltenow as they trek through the prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, seeing how these post-exile prophets point forward to the coming Messiah. As we journey through…
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Sermon 31: Trust in God's Strength
Join Pastor Tom Marcis as he reflects on Daniel 3: 13-30 as we see Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stand firm in their faith.
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Episode 31: Stories of Exile
It’s tough to be away from home. It’s much worse to be exiles in an enemy land. Join Vicar’s Aidan and Jason as they learn from the stories of exile found in Esther and Daniel, seeing how these heroes navigate their difficult new context, and what we can learn as we live as heavenly exiles in our...
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Episode 30: A Hopeful Return
God keeps his promises to the remnant of his people. Join Vicars Aidan and Jason as they discuss Ezra and Nehemiah, reflecting on the parallel of hope and disappointment in these historical texts, and how they set us up for our soon arrival in the New Testament. See how God’s people return from...
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Episode 29: God’s Glory Restores and Returns
Ezekiel continues. Join Pastor Tom and Vicar Aidan as they reflect on the second part of Ezekiel, including reflections on “the Day of the Lord” and how to interpret the new temple. Through these visions, we see God’s ultimate purpose of rescuing, restoring, and returning to his people.
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Episode 28: Visions of God’s Glory
Flying chariot thrones, spinning wheels full of eyes, and dry bones come to life! What do these have in common? They are all just a few of the stunning and bizarre visionary images given to us by the prophet Ezekiel. Join Pastor Tom and Vicar Aidan as they discuss the first part of Ezekiel, a...
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Episode 27: Lament for God’s People
In the heart of suffering and loss, God’s people cry out. Join Pastor Marcis and Vicar Moon as they reflect on the end of Jeremiah, and on the beginning of the book of Lamentations. See how the poetry of these books can help us to reflect on God’s faithfulness, even as we struggle and lament...
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Episode 26 (WITH GUEST CHRIS DURHAM): Jeremiah, Prophet of Exile
Join Pastor Tom, Vicar Aidan, and guest Chris Durham, former vicar at Zion, as they discuss the prophet Jeremiah. See how this timeless book of judgement and grace can guide us to reflect on our own lives in the context of God’s law and his faithfulness to us. Even when powerful, corrupt,...
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Episode 25 (with guest Pastor Bonine): God’s Gift of Love
What is love? Join Vicar Moon and guest Pastor Jon Bonine as they reflect on God’s love from a variety of different perspectives. Through the language of Solomon’s Song of Songs and the prophet Jeremiah, see how God’s relationship with his people is reflected concretely in human relationships,...
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Sermon 24: The Compass of Life
Join Pastor Tom Marcis as he reflects on Proverbs 3, seeing how God has given us the tools to guide us through life.
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BONUS Episode: Holy Trinity
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they discuss the Holy Trinity and Holy Trinity Sunday.
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BONUS Episode: Pentecost
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they discuss the feast of Pentecost within the context of our Trek Through the Scriptures.
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Episode 24: Wisdom and Vanity
What is the purpose of life? And how can we live it well? Big questions, but these are the just some of the questions asked by the wisdom literature of God’s people. Join Pastor Tom and Vicar Aidan as they reflect on Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, seeing how these books can give us a big picture of...
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Episode 23: The Wisdom of God
“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?” God is God, and we are not. Join Pastor Tom and Vicar Aidan as they finish up the book of Job, delve into the Psalms, and learn from the wisdom of past generations in the Proverbs. See how God’s wisdom can be trusted, even when things…
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BONUS Episode: The Ascension of Our Lord
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they discuss the feast of the Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven and the corresponding Bible passages from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts.
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Episode 22: Is God Just?
Why, God? This is a timeless question, one that people throughout the ages have wrestled with. Join Pastor Tom and Vicar Aidan as they reflect on how the ancient story of Job deals with this, and even more, the question of God’s justice when the righteous suffer. In particular, see how NOT to…
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Episode 21: Hope Amidst Suffering
It’s tough being a prophet of Yahweh. Saying what God has to say is not a fun job, but they served him anyway. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they continue to reflect on the minor prophets, reflecting on how these books give us a picture of how to deal with suffering, injustice…
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Episode 20: Wrath and Judgement
Ugly, dark, scary… confusing. These might be a few of the words that come to mind when reading some of the minor prophets. Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they tackle these shorter prophetic books, seeing the horror of judgement in “the Day of the Lord” and yet the glimmer of hope…
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Sermon 19: What Happened at the Cross
Join Pastor Tom Marcis as he reflects on Isaiah chapters 52 and 53 and the foretold events of Good Friday.
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BONUS: Meet the Vicar
Join us as we talk with our newly placed vicar, Jason Kohm, about his journey so far throughout his schooling and his excitement to come to Bismarck.
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Sermon 18: A Peek Behind the Curtain
Join Vicar Aidan Moon as he reflects on Isaiah Chapter 6 and his marvelous, yet horrifying vision of God's holiness.
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Episode 19: The End of the World as We Know It
It’s the end of the world as we know it… but I feel fine! Join Pastor Tom and Vicar Aidan as they finish up the book of the prophet Isaiah, seeing how even amidst the end of the world as the people of Judah knew it, God was still faithful. Learn how when we see the big picture, the end of the…
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Episode 18: The Prophet Isaiah
“Yahweh is deliverance.” Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon this week as they trek through the book of Isaiah, one of the most significant of the Old Testament prophetic books. See how God meets his people with his Law and Gospel, judgement and grace, in this beautiful (but sometimes...
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Episode 17: The Fall of Israel
There’s idolatry everywhere. In this week’s trek, we journey through 2 Kings and Isaiah, and the future is grim for God’s people. Join Pastor Tom and Vicar Aidan as they discuss the significance of some of the significant kings of Judah, Hezekiah, Manasseh and Josiah, and then begin the book of…
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Holy Week: Easter
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they reflect on Easter Sunday and its importance in the church year.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they journey through the Scriptures in the year 2022, in conversation and preaching. Each week, they will reflect on the upcoming daily readings, giving you fresh perspective to guide your reading and help you approach the text, and sermons that apply Biblical themes and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for you.
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Join Pastor Tom Marcis and Vicar Aidan Moon as they journey through the Scriptures in the year 2022, in conversation and preaching. Each week, they will reflect on the upcoming daily readings, giving you fresh perspective to guide your reading and help you approach the text, and sermons that apply...
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