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A production of KNNA Radio of Lincoln Nebraska. This podcast examines the theology and use of Bach's Cantatas matching with the weeks of the church year.
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You will be Excommunicated/Cancelled? - A Cantata prepared for the Seventh Sunday of Easter.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This Cantata emphasizes the reality that Christians will face persecution in this world, but reminds them that Christ still cares for them and will bring them out of the world into eternity.   Cover art - The Crucifixion of St. Peter - Caravaggio 
Where Are You Going? - A Cantata prepared for FifthSunday of Easter.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This cantata asks where Jesus is going from John 16, and then wonders the same thing for us as Christians.  And the answer is clear - in the Blood of Jesus, we are going to heaven, to resurrection.   Cover art - The Resurrection - Paolo Veronese
On the Evening of the Same Sabbath - A Cantata prepared for Second Sunday of Easter.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This cantata shows how the resurrection of Christ changes everything for us in this sinful and difficult world.  The Disciples gather together in the name of Jesus, and as a result he is present amongst them, even though the world may be against them, their hope (and ours as well) is in Jesus.   Cover art - The Incredulity of Thomas - Caravaggio
What defines a choral passion - and can they still be performed within a worship service today?   Of course!  A passion is in its most basic form a musical setting for God's Word.  In this bonus episode, we have some ideas for how a congregation can still use the idea behind Bach's St. Matthew Passion to beautify their Holy Week and Good Friday services today.  
During the Lenten Season, we will listen to St Matthew's Passion, one of Bach's greatest works. Part Five - Matthew 27:27-66 We see our Lord's crucifixion and death. This episode is extended to complete the Passion.  
During the Lenten Season, we will listen to St Matthew's Passion, one of Bach's greatest works. Part Four - Matthew 27:1-26 We see our Lord's trial before Pilate, and end with his flagellation, with a reminder of the Lord's Supper.
During the Lenten Season, we will listen to St Matthew's Passion, one of Bach's greatest works. Part Three - Matthew 26:51-75 We see our Lord's trial and the betrayal of St. Peter. Sorry for the COVID Delay in getting this episode out.  
During the Lenten Season, we will listen to St Matthew's Passion, one of Bach's greatest works. Part two- Matthew 26:33-50 We will travel to Gethsemane and see our Lord betrayed and arrested. 
During the Lenten Season, we will listen to St Matthew's Passion, one of Bach's greatest works.   Part one - Matthew 26:1-32 We will introduce the Passion, and cover the Passover preparations through the institution of the Lord's Supper.  
Out of Sheba They Will Come - A Cantata prepared for Feast of Epiphany.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This cantata shows how an Old Testament Prophecy from Isaiah is fulfilled in the person of Christ, and how we ought to live our lives in a Christian manner, serving Christ our Lord.   Cover art - Adoration of the Magi - Hans Memling
Prepare the Road, Prepare the Pathway - A Cantata prepared for The Fourth Sunday of Advent.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This cantata tackles baptism, confession, absolution and more in an effort to prepare us for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Cover art - John the Baptist - Leonardo Da Vinci
Savior of the Nations Come - A Cantata prepared for The First Sunday of Advent.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This cantata is Bach's take on the Luther Hymn Savior of the Nations Come, which was a translation of St. Ambrose of Milan's hymn Veni Redemptor Gentium.   Cover art - The Triumphal Entry - Giotto De Bonde
From Depths of Woe, I Cry to Thee - A Cantata prepared for The Twenty-First Sunday After Trinity.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This cantata is Bach's take on the Luther Hymn based on Psalm 130.   Cover art - Hope - George Frederic Watts
A Mighty Fortress - A Cantata prepared for The Festival of the Reformation.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This Cantata examines the Martin Luther Hymn and how it was treated by Bach, including the amazing counterpoint contained within the first movement.   Cover art - Photo of the Wartburg Castle in Germany
Ah Dear Christians Be Comforted - A Cantata prepared for The Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This Cantata deals with the comfort of a Christian - found in the death and resurrection of Jesus, and delivered to us in Holy Baptism.   Cover art - Wedding at Cana - Paolo Veronese
Why Are You Troubled, My Heart - A Cantata prepared for The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This Cantata is a great work, prepared for the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity, and was first performed on 5 September 1723. It is based off an anonymous Lutheran hymn of the same name, using the first three of its 14 verses as source material which is supplemented by additional poetry. Cover art - Claude Monet - Poppy Fields Near Argenteuil
They Sing With the Joy of Victory- A Cantata prepared for The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels (Michaelmas).  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This Cantata is written to examine the theology of angels but begins with the atonement by Jesus Christ, who dies and sheds his blood to forgive all sinners.  Only after understanding that, can we see that God uses angels to care and provide for us here in this world.  This cantata ends with the promise that God will, at last, let his angels come and bear us to Abram's bosom.   We also listen to the sole remaining movement of BWV 50 - Now is Come Salvation and Strength - a probable  Bach  composition  Michaelmas. Cover art - Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino - The Victory of St. Michael
To You Alone Lord Jesus Christ - A Cantata prepared for The Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This Cantata is written to examine the theology of the Parable of the Good Samaritan, and finds God's grace given freely to sinners.  It declares, "God has done enough."   Cover art - Vincent Van Gogh - the Good Samaritan
Lord Jesus Christ, You Highest Good - A Cantata prepared for The Eleventh Sunday After Trinity.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This Cantata finds God's salvation earned by Christ on the cross delivered to us through God's Holy Word.  The Gospel of this particular cantata is clear and sweet.   Cover art - Icon of the Publican and the Pharisee 
 What is the World to me?  - A Cantata prepared for The Ninth Sunday After Trinity.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio.   Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This Cantata compares the value of the world, its riches, its prestige against the love of God, and finds the love of God in Christ to be more valuable than all other things.   Cover art - Betrayal of Christ by  Michelangelo Caravaggio  - Judas loved 40 pieces of silver more than the Lord.
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