Episodes

Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner finish their discussion of the Gospel of the Third Sunday in Advent, Matthew 11:2-10. This discussion is grounded in Dr. Martin Luther’s commentary on this text to equip preachers during the Reformation. This episode picks up on v. 7. Luther’s Works, Volume 75 What do you look for in Jesus and how is this compared to what you need from Jesus? Beer Break All Day Chill Day IPA from Founders

Evan Gaertner and Mike Yagley continue their discussion of Martin Luther’s commentary on the gospel for the Third Sunday in Advent – Matthew 11:2-10 (One Year Historic Lectionary). This commentary is found in Luther’s Works Volume 75, published by Concordia Publishing House. Beer Break Founder’s All Night IPA

Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner discuss Martin Luther’s sermon prep commentary on the Gospel reading for the Third Sunday in Advent. Matthew 11:2-10. Historically, biblical commentaries asked, “Did John know Jesus was Christ?” This question happens because John sent his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you the Christ or should we look for another?” Luther answered that this was not a good question. John knew Jesus, (Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 2, and John 1). John asked for the sake of his disciples. I...

Evan Gaertner and Mike Yagley finish their discussion of Martin Luther’s sermon commentary on 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. The focus of their conversation is mostly on how Paul directs us not to judge one another by works but to encourage everyone to trust in the grace of Jesus Christ. Beer Break We feature in this episode Griffin Claw Brewing Company’s Marshmallow Drip. This is an Irish Stout made with your favorite Lucky Charm cereal. It is a tasty beer with well-layered flavors.

Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner continue a discussion of Dr. Martin Luther’s commentary on the epistle for the Third Sunday in Advent. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 is the epistle reading for the One Year Lectionary. Luther is especially focused on how good works can be encouraged and not lead to self-righteousness but drive people to continue in the promises of God. Beer Break Voodoo Ranger Fruit Force, a fruit punch imperial ipa. A good beer that is sneaky strong and brewed by New Belgium Brewing Compa...

Martin Luther wrote a commentary intended for preachers called a Postil. He examined the Epistle and Gospel reading for each week in the one-year lectionary series. This episode of Grace on Tap features Evan Gaertner and Mike Yagley discussing Luther’s commentary on 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, the Epistle for the Third Sunday in Advent. They only get through the first verse, but Luther packs a lot of wisdom in that verse. Beer Break 3 Floyds Brewing Company Zombie Dust Undead Pale Ale.

Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner discuss Martin Luther’s Gospel study for the Second Sunday in Advent. The Gospel lesson studied is Luke 21:25-33. How do we look ahead with hope and confidence to the Last Days? Luther invites us to look forward with grace to the last days. Beer Break Founders Solid Gold Premium Lager. Big-pack-beer from Founders.

Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner explore Dr. Martin Luther’s Winter Postil – Second Sunday in Advent Gospel (Part 1) “Grace on Tap,” is a podcast that delves into the heart of Reformation theology, particularly focusing on the teachings of Martin Luther. We hope to provide a fresh and engaging approach as we tackle complex theological concepts, making them accessible to seasoned theologians and those new to the subject. We do this all over a nice cold beer that we review. Martin Luther’s Winter P...

In this edition, Evan Gaertner and Mike Yagley delve into the fourth part of their series on Martin Luther’s “Postil,” where they explore Luther’s sermon on the Gospel reading for the First Sunday in Advent. Join us as we uncover the rich teachings embedded within Luther’s sermon commentary and discover their relevance to our lives today. The Gospel reading for the First Sunday in Advent is from Matthew 21:1-9, recounting Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. Luther, renowned for h...

In this episode of the “Grace on Tap” podcast, the Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner continue their series on Martin Luther’s “Postil,” a collection of text commentaries he gave on the Bible readings throughout the liturgical year. Specifically, they focus on Luther’s sermon on the Gospel reading for the First Sunday in Advent. The hosts begin by discussing the context in which Luther gave this sermon, including the political and religious climate of the time. They also note that Luther’s approach ...

Evan Gaertner and Mike Yagley continue a discussion on Dr. Martin Luther’s Church Postil commentary on the Gospel lesson for the First Sunday of Advent – The Palm Sunday entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem. Martin Luther challenges the listener to hear how the mission of the church is shaped by how Jesus entered into Jerusalem. The king is coming gentle and riding on a beast of burden, carrying your burdens. The reason this king is coming is to lead you into the kingdom of God. Beer Break Our be...

Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner discuss Dr. Martin Luther’s verse by verse commentary in his Church Postil. A postil is a commentary that is published to help preachers. Episodes 68-71 cover the material that Luther writes about Matthew 21:1-11. This commentary is located in Luther’s Works, Volume 75. Luther believed that common pastors and people would find his commentary to be a great devotional book for the Reformation. Beer Break Ludington Bay Brewing Company D’Booty Barrel Aged Ale, ABV 8.1...

Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner discuss Dr. Martin Luther’s sermon commentary on the Epistle Lesson for the First Sunday in Advent. This commentary is found in Luther’s Works Volume 75, Church Postil I. Romans 13:11-14 provides a jumping off point for Luther to talk about the exhortation to do good works since you are no longer in darkness. The exhortation to do good works is rooted in the promise that you are now in the daytime of the gospel. This epistles teaches how a Christian life should be ...

Dr. Martin Luther collected sermons for the one year lectionary into a publication called a Postil. The sermons were originally published as an aide for pastors in preparing their own sermons. The sermon preparations illustrate how Luther identified the gospel in the Scripture and how he believed it should be shared in a way that the common person can understand it. Luther’s Works, American Edition, vol. 75 (Church Postil I) Beer Break Catch Me if You Can (2022) by The Bruery. This beer is pro...

In 1521, Luther published his commentary to the Magnificat found in Luke 1:46-55. This commentary was written for the narrow audience of Prince John Frederick and for the wider audience of all people who seek to use wisdom, power, and riches in God pleasing ways. You can find this commentary in Luther’s Works Volume 21. In 2023, Sola Publishing is providing a Bible study on the Magnificat written by Mike Yagley. Beer Break One Well Brewing – Ripped Right

Dr. Martin Luther’s commentary on Sermon on the Mount is from a revision of sermons that he preached, mostly on the Beatitudes. Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner continue their conversation, begun in Episode 63, about how Dr. Luther uses the Beatitudes as an opportunity to affirm the priesthood of all believers. Each of us in our godly vocations care called by God to be active in our righteousness toward others. You can find this commentary by Dr. Luther in Volume 21 of Luther’s Works. Our next epis...

In 1530-1532 Dr. Martin Luther preached a sermon series on St. Matthew’s gospel on Wednesday evenings. This episode reviews his comments on the first four beatitudes. Volume 21 of Luther’s Works (American Edition) holds these sermons, and this volume also has Mike Yagley’s favorite…Luther’s comments on the Magnificat. Beer Break Upper Hand Brewery – UPA Upper Peninsula American Ale 5.5% ABV The flagship and firstborn, UPA® is their go-anywhere, do-anything, back-to-basics pale ale. Timeless a...

In the summer of 1532, Martin Luther gave a series of lectures on Psalm 51. Six years later, in 1538, Luther’s followers released a small book on Psalm 51, based on Luther’s lectures. Luther uses his time of study in this psalm to discuss repentance, sin, grace, justification, and proper worship. In 1955, the first volume of the American Edition of Luther’s Works was published through a cooperative agreement between Concordia Publishing House and Muhlenberg Press (later called Augsburg Fortress...

Martin Luther published the Treatise on Good Works in June of 1520. Martin Luther had upended the medieval theological view of good works by encouraging people to trust in the good work of Christ and not in their own good works. With the focus of trust shifted away from our good works, what role do good works have in the life of a Christian? Luther defines the role of good works in this treatise through an examination of the Ten Commandments. Project Gutenberg has a open source copy of the Trea...

Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner review the Reformation events of 1521. Included in this episode: Dr. Martin Luther’s excommunication through the papal bull, Decet Romanian Pontificem. Diet of Worms and Luther declares, “Here I stand!” Luther “kidnapped” to the Wartburg Luther writes his Commentary on the Magnificat as a gift for John Frederick While Hiding at the Wartburg, Luther translates Erasmus’ Greek New Testament to German Luther continues his thoughts from Babylonian Captivity in Nove...

1520 is a year of suspense. The pope renews his calls for Luther to be silenced. Luther publishes some of his most significant books in his lifetime. Emperor Charles V is crowned at Aachen. This episode reviews Luther’s major literary works. We also follow the activities of Rome that lead up Luther’s excommunication. Beer Break Ore Dock Brewing Co. – Porter ore-dock.com 114 Spring Street Marquette, Michigan Porter Hints of coffee and bittersweet chocolate maneuver themselves through the full...

This episode concludes the conversation on the Augsburg Confession that had been presented at the Diet of Augsburg on June 25, 1530. We focus on the disputed articles, 22-28, and the events that take place between June 25, 1530 and April 15, 1531. Sound quality is a little mixed in this episode because Evan Gaertner set the wrong setting on the microphone. His wife reminded him that sound checks are a good idea. Beer Break Copper Harbor by Midland Brewing Company. A sweet, toasty malt lager. ...

Part One of the Augsburg Confession is Philip Melanchthon’s attempt to show that the Lutheran church is in continuity with the historic Christian faith and more importantly in alignment with the teaching of the Scriptures. This document is meant not to cause division but to show the basis for unity in the church. This episode discusses Articles 1-21, which are the common articles of the Christian faith in which there should be no disagreement. Beer Break Great Lakes Brewing Company – Dortmund...

In this episode Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner introduce the Augsburg Confession. The beginning of the episode is a timeline leading up to June 25, 1530. This date is a major turning point in the identity of Reformation as something other than a schismatic movement that is breaking apart the holy Christian church. Christian Beyer presents the Augsburg Confession to the Diet of Augsburg. You can follow read the Augsburg Confession online at BookofConcord.org. Beer Break Short’s Brewing Company...