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Pastor Thom Keller

How to Discern the Call Part 2

January 1, 2020

On our last broadcast, we heard about Paul’s call to the ministry. Today we pick up in Galatians chapter one!  We’ll be encouraged to learn that despite the many obstacles to fulfilling our primary call, our hesitancy, and the influence of others, God is very patient. We’ll hear a true story illustrating that great truth. 

References: Galatians 1:1

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How to discern God’s call is our theme on Study The Word with pastor Thom Keller. On today’s broadcast, we’ll be turning to the New Testament book of Galatians. It’s there in chapter one we’ll hear about Paul’s call to the ministry. 
December 31, 2019
We will spend some time in today's broadcast looking at some names. Who are the famous names down the line of Boaz and Ruth? Let's join pastor Thom Keller to find out as we close out our series in Ruth.
December 30, 2019
Why are people so interested in hearing love stories? Do we live vicariously through the protagonists of a story? Or are we simply programmed to respond with joy over a man and a woman finding truly what everybody wants and needs---love!  Today we see how the love Boaz has for Ruth can be a major symbol of the Love Christ has for us. 
December 27, 2019
As evidenced by the popularity of  certain TV shows courtroom dramas can captivate human imagination. Our story today takes place in similar surroundings. Earlier this week we learned about the Levirate marriage, where the closest of kin marries a widow in order to honor the dead husband and carry on his line. Boaz serves in this section of Scripture as a symbol of what Jesus would later do as the Redeemer for believers. 
December 26, 2019
Pastor Thom Keller will share a special Christmas message today, that features several characters in the Christmas story, that each had life defining moments.  But we won’t stop there.  Pastor Thom will urge us to look within, and consider how critical defining moments are, in our own lives.  
December 25, 2019
Today on Study the Word we visit Ruth chapter 4 and are looking at the Levirate Marriage once again. It's a great picture of how Jesus sacrificed so much for us. 
December 24, 2019
In Ruth Chapter four we read about how Boaz has developed a love for Ruth and wants to marry her. The problem? The Law of the Levirate Marriage. What is it and how does it apply to our couple Ruth and Boaz? Let's join pastor Thom Keller in Ruth chapter 4 to find out!
December 23, 2019
The book of Ruth is our destination once again as we look at some of the interesting customs that went along with love and marriage in ancient Israel. When we do weed through all the different requirements of a kinsman redeemer we see a true love story that God has written. 
December 20, 2019
Our teacher, Pastor Thom Keller has been guiding us through one of the greatest romance stories of all time in Ruth. Last time we saw that Boaz woke up at about midnight to see a young woman at his feet. That would sound strange to our 21st century ears, but what did it mean back in ancient Israel? Let's find out now. 
December 19, 2019
We're studying through one of God's greatest love stories...the Book of Ruth. We'll get into chapter 3 today but begin at the end of chapter 2 for some context. When we survey what God has done for Ruth, Boaz, and also Naomi, it really displays how much He truly cares for His people. This includes you and me.
December 18, 2019
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Featured Offer

A Study in the Book of Ruth
The book of Ruth is more than just a God ordained love story, although it is certainly that as well.  It reveals the extent of God’s kindness and grace. He accepted Ruth, once an outcast, into his chosen people, and went on to  honor her by  allowing King David and Jesus to be born of her lineage.  Pastor Thom explores the life of Ruth in his 13 message series entitled, Experience Hope in the Life of Ruth.  Request your copy today, on USB flash drive or CD, for a gift  of $25 or more.

About Study the Word

Study the Word is a radio ministry of Calvary Chapel Lebanon, Pennsylvania. It features the teaching ministry of pastor Thom Keller.  As we go verse by verse through the Scriptures, our hearts desire is to encourage you to not only Study the Word, but seek to follow God and obey His Word.

About Pastor Thom Keller

Thom began teaching an inner-city Bible study in 1995. That love of teaching God’s word eventually led to the formation of Calvary Chapel Lebanon in October, 2001, with about 50 people meeting in an old hardware store. Our church ministry and philosophy centers on teaching God’s word chapter by chapter, verse by verse.

Prior to pastoring, Thom was president and general manager of Keller Brothers Ford, a third-generation family business that began in 1921.  After 8 years of bi-vocational ministry, in 2009, Thom sold the business and became a full-time pastor.

Thom and his wife, Sue, live near Schaefferstown. Thom and Sue enjoy snow skiing, mountain biking and motorcycle rides.  Thom has often said that he loves performing weddings because he loves being married!

Ted, pictured above is Sue’s brother who has lived with Thom and Sue since 2001.

“It has been an absolute joy to see the changes God is bringing about in the lives of individuals, marriages and families at Calvary Chapel. God’s word does not return void!”

Currently we have worship services Sunday morning at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at our church located at 740 Willow St.  Please introduce yourself when you stop by!

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