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About Benj

I’m a native North Jerseyan, transplanted to Pennsylvania...lived and taught in Eastern Europe for six years…Old Testament professor, author, minister, musician, liturgist…husband to Corrie…father to Daniel and Elizabeth.

Gospel of Luke: 13. The First Fruits of Resurrection

Posted on 3 May 2025 by Benj

This is the audio (30:02; 20.6 MB) of an Easter Sunday sermon I preached at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Erie, PA, on April 20, 2025. The main texts were Luke 24:1–12 and 1 Corinthians 15:20–28. The other text was Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24. Continue reading →

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Good Friday — Isaiah 53:7–12: He Did Not Open His Mouth

Posted on 2 May 2025 by Benj

This is the audio (8:07, 7.5 MB) of a meditation delivered at an interdenominational Good Friday service in Grove City, PA, on April 18, 2025. The Scripture text is Isaiah 53:7–12, which was read before I stood up to speak so it’s not on the recording. Continue reading →

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Gospel of Luke: 12. Among You As the One Who Serves

Posted on 1 May 2025 by Benj

This is the audio (12:53; 8.85 MB) of a Maundy Thursday meditation I gave at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Erie, PA, on April 17, 2025. The main text was Luke 22:24–30. The other reading was Psalm 116. Continue reading →

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Gospel of Luke: 11. He Looked for Justice, But Behold, Bloodshed

Posted on 30 April 2025 by Benj

This is the audio (26:37; 18.2 MB) of a Palm Sunday sermon I preached at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Erie, PA, on April 13, 2025. The main text was Luke 20:9–18. Other texts included Psalm 24:7–10; Luke 19:28–44; Zechariah 9:9–10; 12:7–13:1. Continue reading →

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Sermon — Romans 10:14–17: Unless Someone Tells Them

Posted on 30 April 2025 by Benj

This is the audio (27:07, 23.7 MB) of a sermon I preached at a chapel service for students and faculty in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on March 18, 2025. The Scripture text is Romans 10:14–17, which was read before I stood up to speak so it’s not on the recording. Continue reading →

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Gospel of Luke: 10. Entrusted With True Riches

Posted on 6 April 2025 by Benj

This is the audio (24:56; 17.1 MB) of a Sunday sermon I preached at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Erie, PA, on March 30, 2025. The main text was Luke 10:1–24. Other texts included Psalms 133–134; 1 Kings 17:8–16; 19:19–21. Continue reading →

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Gospel of Luke: 9. Pray Earnestly to the Lord of the Harvest

Posted on 6 April 2025 by Benj

This is the audio (24:56; 17.1 MB) of a Sunday sermon I preached at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Erie, PA, on March 30, 2025. The main text was Luke 10:1–24. Other texts included Psalms 133–134; 1 Kings 17:8–16; 19:19–21. Continue reading →

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Gospel of Luke: 8. Give As Alms Those Things That Are Within

Posted on 6 April 2025 by Benj

This is the audio (31:56; 21.9 MB) of a Sunday sermon I preached at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Erie, PA, on February 23, 2025. The main text was Luke 11:37–12:3. Other texts included Isaiah 58 and Hebrews 5:11–6:8. Continue reading →

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Gospel of Luke: 7. He Cancelled the Debt of Both

Posted on 22 February 2025 by Benj

This is the audio (24:53; 17.0 MB) of a Sunday sermon I preached at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Erie, PA, on February 16, 2025. The main text was Luke 7:36–50. Other texts included Galatians 2:15–21 and Psalm 103:6–14. Continue reading →

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Gospel of Luke: 6. Knowing the Times, Knowing the Tunes

Posted on 10 February 2025 by Benj

This is the audio (29:17; 20.1 MB) of a Sunday sermon I preached at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Erie, PA, on February 9, 2025. The main text was Luke 7:18–35. Other texts included Jeremiah 28:10–17 and 1 Corinthians 15:50–58. Continue reading →

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