East Memorial Student Podcast

The sixth commandment poses a challenge for Christians. Are all forms of killing prohibited by God? Is the physical taking of life the only issue addressed in this commandment? Join Pastor Mathew as he exposits this important commandment.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | November 15th, 2023

In this message, Pastor Mathew teaches on the 5th Commandment to honor one's father and mother. This commandment is a hinge of the Ten Commandments, connecting the vertical with the horizontal.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | November 8th, 2023

After a month-long hiatus, Pastor Mathew continues teaching through the Ten Commandments. In this message, Mathew addresses the fourth commandment, the command to observe the sabbath day and to keep it holy.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | November 1st, 2023

In this message on the third commandment, Pastor Mathew dives into the Hebrew text of the commandment, revealing an understanding of the commandment that is often missed by biblical interpreters. Does the third commandment really focus on the use of God's name as a curse word, or is that one application of a much broader and significant meaning?

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | September 27th, 2023

In this message on the Ten Commandments, Pastor Mathew addresses the second commandment.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | September 20th, 2023

Starting our in-depth study of the Ten Commandments, Pastor Mathew begins with the 1st: "You shall have no other gods..." Listen as Mathew provides an overview of the Ten Commandments, explains the study strategy, and dives deep into the first commandment.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | September 13th, 2023

In this final introductory message to our series on the Ten Commandments, Pastor Mathew addresses the topic of how Christians relate to the Law. This topic is one of more difficult topics in Christian theology. Therefore, while this message is not a comprehensive discussion of the issues relating to this topic, it is a helpful start.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | September 6th, 2023

In this second introductory message of our series on the Ten Commandments, Pastor Mathew addresses three common misconceptions about the Law.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | August 30th, 2023

Beginning a new series on the Ten Commandments, Pastor Mathew opens with the first of three introductory topics about God's Law in general. These introductory topics are essential for an engaging and comprehensive study of the Ten Commandments.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | August 23rd, 2023

In this final message on the Book of Jonah, Pastor Mathew covers Chapter 4. This chapter reveals Jonah's senseless and bitter heart as he becomes angered at God's mercy toward Nineveh. God then concludes this book with a major lesson for Jonah and the readers.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | August 16th, 2023

Entering the third scene in the Book of Jonah, Chapter 3 covers Jonah's preaching to the Ninevites and their response. Listen as Pastor Mathew highlights several incredible observations concerning Nineveh's humble and sincere repentance.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | August 9th, 2023

In this message, Pastor Mathew teaches through Jonah 2 (which begins at 1:17 in the Hebrew Bible). Jonah 2 addresses Jonah's experience and prayer in the belly of the great fish. However, as Pastor Mathew will explain, Jonah's prayer likely addresses something more and greater than Jonah's personal experience.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | August 2nd, 2023

Covering Jonah 1:4-16, Pastor Mathew covers the first major scene of the Book of Jonah, a scene which sets the stage for the rest of the narrative.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | July 26th, 2023

In this second installment of the series, Pastor Mathew exposits Jonah 1:1-3 (the book's opening scene).

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | July 19th, 2023

Beginning a new series on the Book of Jonah, Pastor Mathew begins with an introduction. In this introduction, Mathew addresses the historical context of the book, the authorship of the book, and the major themes within the book.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | July 12th, 2023

In this message, Pastor Mathew teaches on the parable of the foolish rich man in Luke 12:13-21. Through this parable, Jesus addresses those who live for and trust in material wealth.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | June 7th, 2023

In this final chapter in the Book of Daniel, the explanation of Daniel's final vision is concluded. The explanation recorded in this chapter provides several new details relating to the time of the end as well as several points of encouragement for the true and learning believer. Join Pastor Mathew as he exposits Daniel 12 and concludes this series.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 31st, 2023

Continuing from the previous message, Pastor Mathew covers Daniel 11:13-20. Beyond an overview of the details in these verses, an interesting question arises concerning this section of the prophecy. Are the details of verses 13-20 fulfilled during the days of the Ptolemaic and Seleucid Kingdoms, or are they fulfilled near the time of the end? Listen as Pastor Mathew highlights a few interesting observations.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 17th, 2023

Daniel 11 provides the angelic explanation of the vision that caused Daniel distress in the previous chapter, and it is the most detailed prophecy in the Book of Daniel. The prophecy of Daniel 11 covers thousands of years of history, and the level of detail is so precise that it can only come from God. In this message, Pastor Mathew covers Daniel 11:1-12.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 10th, 2023

Daniel 10 introduces the final vision in the Book of Daniel. In addition to introducing this final vision and providing context for this final vision, Daniel 10 provides some fascinating insight into the interplay between the nations of the world and the spiritual realm. Listen as Pastor Mathew exposits this interesting chapter.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 3rd, 2023

Moving to Daniel 9, this message looks at the context of Daniel 9 as well as Daniel's significant prayer in this chapter. The structure and nature of Daniel's prayer, which is remarkably similar to the Lord's prayer taught by Jesus, can serve as a model of prayer for all believers. Listen as Pastor Mathew exposits this very applicable portion of the Book of Daniel.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 19th, 2023

In this message, Pastor Mathew finishes Daniel 8. In keeping with the interpretation that the little horn of Daniel 8 is the eschatological Antichrist, the remainder of Daniel 8 provides even more information about the rise and personal characteristics of the Antichrist.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 12th, 2023

Daniel 8 introduces a new vision that came to Daniel about two years after the vision in Daniel 7. This vision in Daniel 8, although involving the Greek and Persian Empires, has a primary focus on an individual called the "little horn." Historically, the "little horn" in Daniel 8 has been interpreted as Antiochus IV Epiphanes. However, as Pastor Mathew moves through this chapter, he will seek to demonstrate that the little horn in Daniel 8 is the same little horn of Daniel 7, the Antichrist who will come to power at the end of the age.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 5th, 2023

In this episode, Pastor Mathew covers the remainder of Daniel 7, where the primary focus turns to two rival persons: the Son of Man and the little horn of the fourth beast. Listen to discover what the vision of Daniel 7 reveals about these two persons.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 29th, 2023

Daniel 7 is the hinge in the Book of Daniel, combining what came before (Daniel 1-6) with a new orientation in the book. Daniel 7 begins a series of visions that came directly to Daniel and that would be focused on both the spiritual forces behind nations and the future of God's people. In this first message on Daniel 7, Pastor Mathew covers the vision of the four beasts.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 22nd, 2023

In this second installment of Daniel 6, Pastor Mathew teaches on Daniel and his deliverance from the lions' den. In life there are really only two choices. We can live for our own desires and glory and face a judgment that is more severe than we think we deserve, or we can live for God's desires and glory, which will bring deliverance and blessing beyond what we actually deserve. Daniel chose the second.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 15th, 2023

Persecution is a significant theme in the Book of Daniel, and if you are a true follower of God, the experience of some form of persecution is unavoidable. In this message, Pastor Mathew introduces the topic of persecution, focusing on its inevitability and the causes that lead to it. A better understanding of persecution should help one endure it when (not if) it comes.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 5th, 2023

In Daniel 6, the Medo-Persians are now in charge, having conquered the Babylonians. Daniel is advanced in age and a stranger to the royal court of the Medo-Persians, but God would still use him as a powerful testimony to the new leadership. However, promotions and success can draw envy and increased scrutiny. Just like his three friends before him, Daniel would become the target of persecution.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 1st, 2023

While one would hope that the humbling of King Nebuchadnezzar would positively influence the future generations of Babylonian rulers, that would not be the reality. The last ruler of Babylon, Belshazzar, was a proud and foolish man who did not learn from the testimony of King Nebuchadnezzar, and he would pay the price for it. In this message, join Pastor Mathew as he teaches through Daniel 5, covering the destruction of both Belshazzar and the Babylonian Empire.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 22nd, 2023

In our current study of Daniel, we have encountered two dreams in Daniel 2 and 4 (the statue and the tree). Both dreams employ symbolism that would be impossible to understand without a given interpretation. In Daniel 2 and 4, God gives Daniel the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dreams. However, in other portions of Scripture that use symbolism, the interpretation is not always spelled out for the reader. In those cases, how can we arrive at a confident and objective interpretation? Join us as Pastor Mathew guides the students through the interpretation of the Parable of the Mustard Seed.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 19th, 2023

In Daniel 4, Nebuchadnezzar receives a second vision that must be interpreted by Daniel. Unfortunately for Nebuchadnezzar, this vision would predict a final and humbling lesson on God's sovereignty over kings and nations. Join Pastor Mathew as he teaches through this chapter.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 15th, 2023

In this message, Pastor Mathew teaches through Daniel 3, a chapter where the faith of Shadrach (Hananiah), Meshach (Mishael), and Abednego (Azariah) will literally be tested by fire. Also in this chapter, King Nebuchadnezzar will learn an important lesson about the power of Israel's God.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 8th, 2023

In this special recording, Pastor Mathew addresses a potential challenge to his interpretation of the fourth kingdom in Daniel 2. If the fourth kingdom is a future eschatological kingdom that is ruled by the Antichrist, and if the fourth kingdom comes to power immediately after the third kingdom (the Greek Empire), then is the world still under the dominion of the third kingdom? How does one explain the fact that the Roman Empire conquered the Greek Empire? Join Pastor Mathew as he attempts to answer these questions.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 5th, 2023

In this message, Pastor Mathew continues teaching on the vision of Daniel 2. This message focuses on the nature of the Kingdom of God (the stone cut without hands) and the identity of the statue's fourth kingdom (iron legs and iron mixed with clay feet).

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 1st, 2023

In this episode, Pastor Mathew discusses the observation that all the kingdoms represented by the statue in Daniel 2 are depicted as being unified in some way. How is possible for different human empires to be competitive with one another and unified with one another at the same time? Join us as Pastor Mathew briefly discusses this question.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 29th, 2023

Beginning our study of Daniel 2, Pastor Mathew explores the details of this chapter. In this message, the setting of the chapter is outlined, a likely explanation for King Nebuchadnezzar's harsh command is explained, and most of Nebuchadnezzar's dream is studied.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 25th, 2023

In Daniel 1:20, the reader is introduced to Babylonian magicians and conjurers, all of whom Daniel and his friends surpassed in knowledge and wisdom. In this Sunday morning lesson, Pastor Mathew gives a biblical background to the practice of these magicians and conjurers, a practice called divination.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 22nd, 2023

Daniel 1 introduces Daniel and his three compatriots (Hananiah, Mishael, Azariah) and their assimilation into the court of King Nebuchadnezzar. As mere teenagers, Daniel and his friends show great resolve and trust in the Lord, but they had no control over their fate. However, contrary to what would be natural to assume, the Babylonians had no control over their fate either. God brought them to Babylon, God protected them from compromise, and God facilitated their promotion to the personal service of the king. God was and is always in control of men's fate.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 18th, 2023

Beginning our new series on the Old Testament book of Daniel, Pastor Mathew discusses the author, date, setting, and purpose of this important book.

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 11th, 2023

In this week's message, Pastor Mathew exposits the last four verses of 2 John. Learn about how Christians are supposed to interact with false Christians who do not abide in the truth of Christ, and learn about the possible significance of John's closing address in this letter

East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | January 4th, 2023

Beginning in verse 8, the Holy Spirit through the Apostle John gives the main instruction to the Christian readers of 2 John. First, Christians are commanded to guard themselves from being led away from the true faith. Second, in verse 9, Christians are taught how to identify false Christians who might lead others away from the true faith. In this message, Pastor Mathew focuses on verses 8-9, outlining several biblical principles that can help in the understanding and application of these verses.

East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | December 15th, 2022

Continuing our exposition study of 2 John, Pastor Mathew covers verses 4-7. In these verses, John teaches about truth and love. Specifically, the Apostle John teaches about the relationship between truth and love and the relationship between Christians and truth and love. These four verses set the foundation for the primary instruction of this letter that begins in verse 8.

East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | November 30th, 2022

East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | November 16th, 2022

Concluding this series on relationships, Pastor Mathew ends where it started: the topic of marriage. Addressing perhaps the most sensitive and difficult topic related to marriage, Pastor Mathew addresses divorce and remarriage. Is it ever permissible to divorce a spouse in the eyes of God? Even if there are multiple grounds for biblical divorce, is remarriage after divorce acceptable? Listen as Pastor Mathew seeks to answer these difficult questions through Scripture.

Matthew 19:3-10; Deuteronomy 24:1-4; 1 Corinthians 7:10–15

East Memorial Student Ministries | Brother Mathew Wronski | November 9th, 2022