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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the second Sunday of Lent, Year B : Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 ; Psalm 22:22-30 ; Romans 4:13-25 ; Mark 8:31-38 . We discussed Abram's response of faith, Paul's argument for righteousness by faith rather than the Law,  Jesus' rebuke of Peter and exhortation to take up our cross and die and how, in Christ, death is Good News a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the first Sunday of Lent, Year B : Genesis 9:8-17 ; Psalm 25:1-9 ; 1 Peter 3:18-22 ; Mark 1:9-15 We discuss the Noahic promise, Peter's description of the harrowing of hell, and Jesus' baptism time in the wilderness & preaching ministry. Pastor Chelsea Pecks' sermon on the transfiguration Lent: Season of Repentance &...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the last Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B : 2 Kings 2:1-12 ; Psalm 50:1-6 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 ; Mark 9:2-9 We discuss Elijah ascending in the whirlwind, the integrity described in the Psalm, Paul's vocation to preach Christ alone, and Jesus' transfiguration. Canterbury House - look for recording of Dr. Bruce Waltke's...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B : Isaiah 40:21-31 ; Psalm 147:1-12, 21c ; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 ; Mark 1:29-39 We discuss the Lord's sustaining power, the beauty of the Psalm, Paul's defense of our rights and exhortation to lay them down for the good of others, and Jesus' preaching, exorcising & healing...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B : Deuteronomy 18:15-20 ; Psalm 111 ; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 ; Mark 1:21-28 We discuss Moses' words about a future prophet, Paul's instruction regarding love and knowledge, and Jesus' authority in His teaching and work, particularly regarding unclean spirits. Canterbury House - l...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B : Jonah 3:1-5, 10 ; Psalm 62:6-14 ; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 ; Mark 1:14-20 . We discuss Jonah's response to the Lord's mercy, the Psalm's reminder of the Lord's trustworthiness, Paul's parallel instructions indicating the ephemeral nature of this world, and the disciple...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B : 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) ; Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 ; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 ; John 1:43-41 . We discuss the Lord calling Samuel to prophetic ministry, David's wonder at God's workmanship in creating him, Paul's exhortation regarding sexual immorality and the body, and Jesus'...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the first Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord, Year B : Genesis 1:1-5 ; Psalm 29 ; Acts 19:1-7 & Mark 1:4-11 .  We discuss the imagery of light and darkness, water and dove, as well as the descriptions of God's voice as we consider the baptism of Jesus. Notes: -- The Bible Project -- Bible Project article on Jes...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for the first Sunday after Christmas, Year B : Isaiah 61:10-62:3 ; Psalm 147 or 147:13-21 ; Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 ; John 1:1-18 . We discuss the imagery of God's deliverance being like a torch in the darkness or the breaking of dawn and the prologue to the Gospel of John.  Notes: -- The Bible Project --Bible Project video on the pr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 4, Year B : 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 ; Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 or Canticle 3 or Canticle 15 ; Romans 16:25-27 ; Luke 1:26-38 (39-55) We discuss David's desire to build a temple for the God who is present in places beyond imagining, Paul's magnificent closing benediction to the church in Rome, and Mary's and Elizabeth'...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 3, Year B : Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 ; Psalm 126 or Canticle 15 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 ; John 1:6-8, 19-28 . We consider Isaiah's prophecy of hope, the Psalm's longing for restoration, the benediction to the Thessalonians to stay in it, and John the Baptist's identity as a voice in the wilderness. Notes: Link to Aud...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 2, Year B : Isaiah 40:1-11 ; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 ; 2 Peter 3:8-15a ; Mark 1:1-8 We discuss Isaiah's contrasting imagery of military might and gentleness, Peter's description of the day of the Lord, and the ministry of John the Baptizer. Notes: -Link to Marissa's post re: Isaiah 64:6 and Advent 1 -Fernando Ortega&ap...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 1, Year B : Isaiah 64:1-9 , Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 ; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 ; Mark 13:24-37 .  We discuss the themes of the season of Advent, Isaiah's hopeful expectation for the Lord's assistance, Paul's thanksgiving for God's faithful provision, and Jesus' instruction to "Stay Awake." Book Recommen...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Christ the King Sunday, Year A : Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 & Psalm 100 ; Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 & Psalm 95:1-7a ; Ephesians 1:15-23 ; Matthew 25:31-46 . We discuss the description of negligent shepherds & the Lord's promise of a faithful shepherd, Paul's rich prayer and doxology, and Jesus' parable of the shee...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 28, Year A : Judges 4:1-7 & Psalm 123 ; Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 & Psalm 90:1-8, (9-11), 12 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 ; Matthews 25:14-30 . We discuss the account of Israel's judge, Deborah, Zephaniah's prophecy about the day of the Lord, Paul's reminder to stay alert, and Jesus' Parable of the Talents. No...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 27, Year A : Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 & Psalm 78:1-7 ; Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16 & Amos 5:18-24 or Wisdom of Solomon 6:17-20 & Psalm 70 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 ; Matthew 25:1-13 . We discuss Joshua's final word to the people of Israel, Amos' iconic call for torrents of justice, Paul's words on the faith...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for All Saints' Day : Revelation 7:9-17 ; Psalm 34:1-10, 22 ; 1 John 3:1-3 ; Matthew 5:1-12 . We consider the throne room of Revelation, David's declaration of the goodness and provision of God, John's words to us as children of God, and the Beatitudes. Notes: --All Saints resource: Our Church Speaks --R L Stollar's The...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 25, Year A : Deuteronomy 34:1-12 & Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 ; Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 & Psalm 1 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 ; Matthew 22:34-46 . We consider Moses' death and Psalm of lament, the instructions surrounding the commandment to love one's neighbor, Paul's tender description of his relationship with the T...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 24, Year A : Exodus 33:12-23 & Psalm 99 ; Isaiah 45:1-7 & Psalm 96:1-9 (10-13) ; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 ; Matthew 22:15-22 . We consider Moses' prayer to the Lord, Isaiah's prophecy regarding Cyrus, Paul's commendation of the Thessalonians, and Jesus' response to entrapping questions about paying taxe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 23, Year A : Exodus 32:1-14 & Psalm 106:1-6,19-23 ; Isaiah 25:1-9 & Psalm 23 ; Philippians 4:1-9 ; Matthew 22:1-14 . We consider the construction of the golden calf, Isaiah's beautiful depiction of God's welcome provision for the oppressed, Paul's exhortation to the Philippians, and Jesus' parable of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 22, Year A : Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 & Psalm 19 ; Isaiah 5:1-7 & Psalm 80:7-14 ; Philippians 3:4b-14 ; Matthew 21:33-46 . We discuss how the decalogue is a revelation of Who God is, the prophetic imagery of Israel as God's vineyard, Paul's single-minded focus of following Jesus, and Jesus' parable of jud...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 21, Year A : Exodus 17:1-7 & Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 ; Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 & Psalm 25:1-8 ; Philippians 2:1-13 ; Matthew 21:23-32 . We discuss the Lord's desire that all should turn and live: through His provision of water at Massah and Meribah, Ezekiel's invitation to repentance, and through Jesus' parable...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 20, Year A : Exodus 16:2-15 & Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 ; Jonah 3:10-4:11 & Psalm 145:1-8 ; Philippians 1:21-30 ; Matthew 20:1-16 . We discuss what it means to trust God's goodness in this episode, specifically looking at the Lord's revelation of Himself as gracious provider in the wilderness, as compassionate and c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 19, Year A : Exodus 14:19-31 & Psalm 114 ; Genesis 50:15-21 & Psalm 103: (1-7), 8-13 ; Romans 14:1-12 ; Matthew 18:21-35 . We discuss the way God delivers His people through the Red Sea, the relationship between Joseph and his brothers after their father dies, Paul's exhortation to humble tolerance within Christian...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 18, Year A : Exodus 12:1-14 & Psalm 149 ; Ezekiel 33:7-11 & Psalm 119:33-40 ; Romans 13:8-14 ; Matthew 18:15-20 . We discuss the institution of the Passover meal, Ezekiel's commissioning as a watchman, Paul's exhortation to love one another, and Jesus' teaching on calling other individuals to repentance. N...