Center for Biblical Studies - Concordia St. Paul

“Your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart.”

Jeremiah 15:16

Here for you.

The Center for Biblical Studies is here for you, offering preaching, teaching, and practical resources for increasing biblical knowledge, enhancing faith in Christ, and enriching the ministry of the local church.

Working collaboratively with Concordia St. Paul’s Department of Theology and Ministry, the Center offers annual events such as preaching workshops for Advent and Lent, seminars on a book of the Bible, and workshops focused on biblical stewardship. The Center also showcases the best biblical scholarship in the LCMS by hosting three-day seminars each summer featuring a guest scholar.

The Center is here for you, so that you too might find great joy and delight in the beauty and power of God’s Word.

Scroll down to learn more, access resources, and register for upcoming events.

the book of exodus | cross view lutheran church |edina, mn | weekly, september 15-november 10

the book of jeremiah | minnesota south district Fall pastors conference |mankato, mn | october 3-4

the book of exodus | oklahoma district fall pastors conference | ENID, OK | october 17-19

Explore Dr. Lessing's Most Recent Release on Exodus

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Maximum $6000 for full-time church work students; $0 for pre-seminary students

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Upcoming Events

October 28, 2022
2:00pm-5:00pm
$25
On campus or online

The First Evangelist introduces our Lord’s ancestors, parents, and the determined magi who traveled hundreds of miles to see Jesus.

Offered on campus or online. Registrants receive sermons, orders of worship, Bible studies, PowerPoint, and a recording of the sessions.

As a bonus, participants will ALSO receive an eight-week Epiphany series on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1–12.

REGISTER HERE
January 16,2023
$50 for digital resources from Creative Communications
$10 for workshop
9:00am-2:00pm
On campus or online

Description and registration link to come. Email [email protected] if you wish to receive the registration link when ready.
March 18, 2023
$25
On campus or online

Description and registration link to come. Email [email protected] if you wish to receive the registration link when ready.
June 26-28, 2023
$150 (CEUs)
On Campus Only

Presented by Dr. Williman Weinrich, Concordia Theological Seminary

Description and registration link to come. Email [email protected] if you wish to receive the registration link when ready.
August 22, 2023
2p-5p
$25
On Campus or Online

Description and registration link to come. Email [email protected] if you wish to receive the registration link when ready.

It’s such a blessing to have Dr. Lessing at CSP, able to offer such a valuable resource and it’s a joy for me to be part of it.

A.K., North Dakota District, LCMS

Resources from Dr. Lessing

Click to read “Zechariah 8: God’s Vision for the City”.
Click to read “Amos’ Earthquake in the Book of The Twelve”.
Click to read “Translating Instantaneous Perfect Verbs: Interpreting Isaiah 40-55″.
Click to read “A Symphony of Satire: Elijah and Jonah”.
Click the following link to access the EBook Preaching Post-COVID: What We Learned About Sermons, Sermon Series, and Your Preaching Ministry: https://community.findmynextstep.org/preaching-post-covid/

Written by award-winning author Rev. Dr. Justin Rossow.
Click to read Dr. Lessing’s Module from Preach the Word titled “Preaching the Baptized Life“.
Click to read “Yahweh versus Marduk: Creation Theology in Isaiah 40–55″.
The Hymn Journal: A New Kind of Lenten Resource

We’d all like the preaching of the Word in worship to take root in the rest of the week. At a time when attendance is complicated by COVID, pastors feel that need more than ever, with less time to do something about it. “When from Death I’m Free: A Hymn Journal for Holy Week” offers a flexible way to engage and resource your people beyond Sunday morning. With prayer experiments from Visual Faith™ Ministry, beloved hymns balanced by new music from LCMS singer/songwriter Kip Fox, and compelling devotions by award-winning author Rev. Dr. Justin Rossow, you’re sure to find support for individuals, small groups, and even worship planning.

To access the companion podcast, explore a possible sermon schedule, or connect with the social learning group dedicated to this resource, visit https://community.findmynextstep.org/when-from-death-im-free/.
Click to read “Upsetting the Status Quo: Preaching Like Amos”, originally published in the Concordia Journal in July 2007: https://www.csp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Preaching-Like-Amos.pdf