At Home with the Lectionary

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 14, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 & Psalm 130 or 1 Kings 19:4-8 & Psalm 34:1-8 ; Ephesians 4:25-5:2 ; John 6:35, 41-51 . We discuss Absalom's death, David's grief, & the storytelling of the books of Samuel, the kind of waiting-for-morning-hope in the Psalm, Paul's instr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 13, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13 & Psalm 51:1-13 or Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 & Psalm 78:23-29 , Ephesians 4:1-16 & John 6:24-35 . We discuss Nathan's prophetic rebuke of David & David's Psalm of contrite repentance, Paul's description of the unity & maturity to which we a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 12, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 & Psalm 14 or 2 Kings 4:42-44 & Psalm 145:10-19 ; Ephesians 3:14-21 ; John 6:1-21 . We discuss David's attack on Bathsheba & Uriah, the depiction of folly, sin & oppression in the Psalm, the rich layers of Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3, and Jesus&a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 11, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a & Psalm 89:20-37 or Jeremiah 23:1-6 & Psalm 23 ; Ephesians 2:11-22 ; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 . We discuss David's desire to build the Lord a house of cedar, the imagery of the people of God as a spiritual house in Ephesians, and Jesus' healing work of all who...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 10, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 & Psalm 24 or Amos 7:7-15 & Psalm 85:8-13 ; Ephesians 1:3-14 ; Mark 6:14-29 . We discuss David bringing the ark to Jerusalem & his reverence for the Lord as King, the themes of riches in Ephesians against the backdrop of Acts 19 & the death of John th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 9, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 & Psalm 48 or Ezekiel 2:1-5 & Psalm 123 ; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 ; Mark 6:1-13 . We discuss the epic storytelling around David's kingship, the Psalm's imagery of God as stronghold, Paul's boasting, spiritual privacy, humility and thorn in the flesh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 8, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 & Psalm 130 or Lamentations 3:21-33 or Psalm 30 ; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 ; Mark 5:21-43 . We discuss David's lament at the death of Saul & Jonathan, Paul's exhortation to generosity & Jesus' healing of the two daughters. Notes: -- Dwell App Praye...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 7, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 & Psalm 9:9-20 or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16 & Psalm 133 or Job 38:1-11 & Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 ; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 ; Mark 4:35-51 . We discuss David and Goliath, Paul's authentic personal appeal, and Jesus calming the storm. Notes: --...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 6, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 & Psalm 20 or Ezekiel 17:22-24 & Psalm 92:1-4, 11-14 ; 2 Corinthians 5:6-17 ; Mark 4:26-34 . We discuss the anointing of David & the rejection of Saul as king, the kingly-military imagery of the Psalm, Paul's determination to be all things to all people...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 5, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 8:4-20 , ( 11:14-15 ) & Psalm 138 or Genesis 3:8-15 & Psalm 130 ; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 ; Mark 3:20-35 . We discuss the Israelites request for a king and the implications of rejecting the Lord's governance, Paul's tent-building work in Corinth & his use of th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 4, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) & Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 or Deuteronomy 5:12-15 & Psalm 81:1-10 ; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 ; Mark 2:23-3:6 . We discuss the sexual abuse and exploitation done by Eli's priest-sons and the beginning of Samuel's prophetic ministry, the movements of Psalm 13...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the first Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday , Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Isaiah 6:1-8 ; Psalm 29 or Canticle 13; Romans 8:12-17 ; John 3:1-17 . We discuss the year King Uzziah died, the Psalm's depiction of the Lord's power, Paul's discussion of "debtor" and sonship, and Jesus' conversation with...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the Day of Pentecost (or Whitsunday) , Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14 ; Psalm 104:25-37 ; Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21 ; John 15:26-27 ; 16:4b-15 We tackle all the reading choices for Pentecost! We consider Paul's iconic words about the world, ourselves & the Spirit groaning in sorrow while wai...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the readings for the seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 ; Psalm 1 ; 1 John 5:9-13 ; John 17:6-19 . We consider the apostles' selection of Matthias, the Psalmist's contrast between the deeply rooted tree and the chaff, John's words about eternal life, and Jesus' high priestly prayer. Notes: -...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the readings for the sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 10:44-48 ; Psalm 98 ; 1 John 5:1-6 ; John 15:9-17 . We consider the Gentile converts receiving the Holy Spirit, John's teaching on the church family trait of love, and Jesus' teaching on love as laying down one's life for another. Notes: -- Prayers of the Pe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the readings for the fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 8:26-40 ; Psalm 22:24-30 ; 1 John 4:7-21 ; John 15:1-8 . We consider the baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch, John's teaching on love of God and neighbor, and Jesus' metaphor of abiding in the vine. Notes: -- Prayers of the People for Easter -- Dwell App -- The Bible...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the readings for the fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 4:5-12 ; Psalm 23 ; 1 John 3:16-24 ; John 10:11-18 . We consider Peter's testimony to the religious leaders and the Good Shepherd imagery in Psalm 23, John's epistle and Jesus' teaching about Himself. Notes: -- Prayers of the People for Easter -- Dwell App...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the readings for the third Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 3:12-19 ; Psalm 4 ; 1 John 3:1-7 ; Luke 24:36b-48 . We consider Peter's sermon at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, the bedtime Psalm, John's exhortations regarding following Jesus in word and deed, and Jesus' final resurrected appearance. The Crucifixion: U...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the readings for the second Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 4:32-35 ; Psalm 133 ; 1 John 1:1-2:2 ; John 20:19-31 . We discuss the early church's unity and generosity, John's instructions to Christians about sin, and the resurrected Christ's encounter with Thomas & all who say, "I have seen the Lord!" T...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an audio walk through of the Stations of the Cross.  If you'd like a printable pdf of this liturgy, please email athomewiththelectionary[at]gmail.com Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires , with a qu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the readings for Easter Sunday, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Isaiah 25:6-9 ; Acts 10:34-43 ; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 ; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 ; John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8 . We consider Psalmist's and Isaiah's gorgeous words describing the fulfillment of long-awaited hope, Peter's and Paul's encapsulation of the Gospel available for a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the readings for the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16 & Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 ; Isaiah 50:4-9a ; Psalm 31:9-16 ; Philippians 2:5-11 ; Mark 14:1-15:47 . We discuss the way the words of the Psalms and prophets connect with Jesus' experience during Holy Week, Paul's exhortation t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B : Jeremiah 31:31-34 ; Psalm 51:1-13 or 119:9-16 ; Hebrews 5:5-10 ; John 12:20-33 We discuss penitence and repentance, the kindness of God in turning our hearts toward Him, and the multilayered witness of the Scriptures Lent: Season of Repentance & Renewal, by: Dr. Esau McCaulley Primer on Lent The C...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B : Numbers 21:4-9 ; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 ; Ephesians 2:1-10 ; John 3:14-21 We discuss the bronze serpent, the Psalm's depiction of the Lord answering cries for help, people being God's workmanship, and Jesus' words to Nicodemus. Lent: Season of Repentance & Renewal, by: Dr. Esau McCau...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the third Sunday of Lent, Year B : Exodus 20:1-17 ; Psalm 19 ; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 ; John 2:13-22 We discuss how the Ten Commandments show what God is like, David's reflection on the beauty of God's work and words, Paul's commitment to preach the cross, & Jesus cleansing the temple. Lent: Season of Repentance &...