By the Well

Fran and Kylie focus on Habakkuk 1:2-4, 2:1-4 and Luke 19:1-10 for the twenty-first week after Pentecost We mention Brendan Byrne's The Hospitality of God  

Kylie and Fran discuss Joel 2:23-32 and Luke 18:9-14. We mention: Serene Jones, Feminist Theory and Christian Theology: Cartographies of Grace (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2000). Enoch seminar session Speaking of the Pharisees (April 2022):  

Readings: Jeremiah 31:27–34; Psalm 119: 97–104; Luke 18:1–8; 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5 In this episode Sean and Monica talk about what it means to look and live for God's coming justice. They explore the important of the language of covenant, justice, faith, and law or teaching, focus on the good news contained in the prophetic oracle of Jeremiah and the parable of the Unjust Judge. Apology: the readings...

Readings: Jeremiah 28:1, 4-6; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; and Luke 17:11-19. Howard, Robyn, and Rachel Kronberger unpack the readings for Pentecost 18, exploring themes of healing and cleansing, exemplary Samaritans, and enduring through suffering.

Lamentations 1:1-6, 3:19-26,  Psalm 137, and Luke 17:5-10 are discussed this week. Rachel Kronberger joins Robyn and Howard to unpack the preaching themes with a focus on lament as faithful response.

This week we are joined by Rev. Dr. John Squires to discuss Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, 1 Timothy 6:6-19 and Luke 16:19-31.  John is editor of With Love to the World  and blogs at An Informed Faith .  

U-Wen and Fran delve into 1 Timothy 2:1-7 and Luke 16:1-13, and Robyn and Liz Boase discuss Jeremiah 8:18-9:1. We mention Brendan Byrne's The Hospitality of God N.T. Wright's Luke For Everyone

U-Wen and Fran discuss 1 Timothy 1:12-17 and Luke 15:1-10; Robyn and Liz Boase focus on Jeremiah 4: 11-12; 22-28 We mention a sermon by Rev Craig Thompson; and a sermon by Fleming Rutledge in God Spoke to Abraham  

  Sally and Howard discuss Jeremiah 18:1-11, Philemon 1:1-21, and Luke 14:25-33.

  Sally and Robyn talk about the vulnerability of God in Jeremiah 2:4-13 in the expression of God's desire for relationship.  Reliance on our own technology and skills rather than God is one theme that emerges. In Luke's gospel ( 13:1, 7-14)  Jesus challenges both guests and hosts to think about humbling the exalted and exalting the humble. Kingdom values here disrupt normal power relations in way...

Howard and Robyn discuss the challenges of prophetic call, divine initiative, and the message of hope in the midst of struggle in Jeremiah 1:4-10. In the story of a bent-over woman's 'release' in Luke 13:10-17, we find Jesus embodies the idea of Sabbath as a divine gift that is life-giving and a day that frees us from bondage.

Gerald West joins Monica and Robyn this week to discuss Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19, Hebrews 11:29-12:2, and Luke 12:49-56. We look at the various metaphors used for God and God's people, as well as themes of justice, accountability, judgement, and an active faith.

Monica and Robyn discuss Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23, Isaiah 1:1, 10-20, Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, and Luke 12:32-40. Themes emerge about the need for worship and justice, speech and action, to go hand in hand. Luke talks about the kingdom of God as "gift" where the Son of Man comes to serve, and Hebrews reminds us about the surety of trust in God.

Fran and Monica explore the readings for Pentecost 8, focusing on Hosea 11:1-11 and Luke 12:13-21, but also referencing Psalm 107 and Colossians 3:1-11.

Rachel and Fran explore Hosea 1:2-10 and Luke 11:1-13: readings for Pentecost 7 We mention Rowan Williams' Being Christian  

Fran and U-Wen sit down to explore readings from Pentecost 6: Amos 8:1-12, Colossians 1:15-28, Luke 10:38-42 We mention N.T Wright's youtube lecture on Colossians Brian Walsh and Sylvia Keesmaat's Colossians Remixed: Subverting the Empire ; Joel Green's Gospel of Luke

For Pentecost 5, U-Wen and Fran focus conversation on Amos 7: 7-17, Psalm 82 and Luke 10:25-37. We mention Brendan Byrne's The Hospitality of God 

This week we discuss the healing of Naaman in 2 Kings 5, noting the way the story-teller subverts cultural norms to locate the voice of wisdom and faithfulness in those of the lowest status.  In Luke 10 we encounter the sending of the 72 (70) to go before Jesus and announce the reign of God.

Kylie and Fran discuss Elijah passing the mantle to Elisha in 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14, the urgent call to follow Jesus in Luke 9:51-62, and the fruits of the Spirit Galatians 5:1, 13-25. We mention Rowan Williams' Being Disciples and ABC TV's Compass program

In this episode Sean and Carolyn discuss Elijah's encounter with God outside a cave (1 Kings 19:1–4, (5–7), 8–15a), Paul's famous declaration that 'all are one in Christ Jesus' (Galatians 3:23–29), and Luke's dramatic portrayal of the man occupied by a 'legion' of demons (Luke 8:26–39).

In this episode Carolyn Francis and Sean Winter are in conversation about Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31, Romans 5:1–5, and John 16:12–15. They consider the ways that the preacher might approach the task of preaching on Trinity Sunday, and talk about the role of woman wisdom and the Holy Spirit in relation to God's creation of and concern for God's world and connection to suffering and struggle.

Fran and Robyn discuss the different theologies of the Spirit in Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:14-17, and John 14:8-17.

Monica and U-Wen discuss the slave girl in Acts 16:16-34 as well as Psalm 97 and Revelation 22:12-21.

Sally and Robyn discuss the activity of the Holy Spirit, Lydia, New Jerusalem, and much more in this week's jam-packed episode. The readings are Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67, Rev 21:10, 22-22:5, and John 5:1-9 or 14:23-29.

Fran and Monica discuss the readings for Easter 5: Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148 and John 13:31-35.