GSMC Bible Study Podcast

Sarah discusses the Old Testament texts for the week of July 17, 2016 (Lectionary 16). Genesis 18 tells the story of Abraham and Sarah being visited by 3 strangers who bring them the promise of a son. Sarah looks at how God always keeps promises but that God’s timing is different from our own. Psalm 15 gives a picture for how to prepare oneself to enter God’s holy temple. Sarah talks about how we...

Sarah discusses the New Testament texts for the week of July 17, 2016 (Lectionary 16). Colossians 1 continues from last week with the introduction to Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae and what it means that he addresses the as brothers and sisters in Christ. Luke 10 tells the story of Mary and Martha who respond differently to Jesus’s presence in their home. Enjoy this rebroadcast of a previ...

Sarah discusses the Old Testament texts for the week of July 17, 2016 (Lectionary 16). Genesis 18 tells the story of Abraham and Sarah being visited by 3 strangers who bring them the promise of a son. Sarah looks at how God always keeps promises but that God’s timing is different from our own. Psalm 15 gives a picture for how to prepare oneself to enter God’s holy temple. Sarah talks about how we...

This episode examines the New Testament readings assigned for the Lectionary week of July 10, 2016. Sarah discusses the first chapter of Colossians, gives some background on the book and the context in which it was written, and looks forward to see what the introduction can tell us about the rest of the letter. Luke 10 gives us the story of the Good Samaritan, which Jesus tells in response to the...

Sarah discusses the Old Testament texts assigned for the Lectionary week of July 10, 2016. Deuteronomy 30 contains a command to keep God’s law always in our hearts and on our lips, and Sarah discusses what this means for our daily lives. The Psalmist in Psalm 25 seems to have this law in his heart and on his lips as he puts his trust fully in God, seeks God’s forgiveness, and yearns to learn more...

Sarah discusses the New Testament texts from the Lectionary for the week of July 3, 2016. In Galatians 6 Paul continues his conversation about the law, sin, and grace. The Gospel story from Luke sees Jesus sending 70 people out to continue his ministry. Sarah looks at how Paul’s discussion of law and grace affects our own lives when we are called to go out and do God’s work by continuing Jesus’s m...

Sarah discusses the Old Testament texts from the Lectionary for the week of July 3, 2016. Both Isaiah 66 and Psalm 66 discuss joy reactions to God’s work in our lives and in the world, and Sarah looks at how we might experience that joy in our daily lives as well. Enjoy this rebroadcast of a previous episode. If you enjoyed this episode, follow and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes...

Sarah discusses Paul’s letter to the Galatians and what it means that we have been set free in Christ. She also looks at the 9 chapter of Luke where Jesus has some harsh words for his would-be followers. What does it mean that we are set free in Christ, and how does this affect how we follow him? Enjoy this rebroadcast of a previous episode. If you enjoyed this episode, follow and subscribe to the...

Sarah looks at the story in 1 Kings of Elijah calling Elisha to be a prophet, as well as what it means for us to be called by God. God doesn’t always call us to do what we expect, nor is the timing what we might want or expect. Next she looks at Psalm 16, which in many ways is a prayer for when God calls us. Enjoy this rebroadcast of a previous episode. If you enjoyed this episode, follow and subs...

Sarah talks about the New Testament Lectionary texts for the week of June 19, 2016. She starts with Galatians 3:23-29 and looks at Paul’s discussion on the law, faith, and grace. She then moves to the Gospel text for the week: Luke 8:26-39, which is a story of Jesus and a man in Gerasene who is plagued with many demons. Sarah looks at the story through the lens of identity and what it meant for th...

Sarah talks about the Old Testament Lectionary texts for the week of June 19, 2016. She starts with Isaiah 65:1-9 wherein God is seeking to be in relationship with the Israelites but they are unresponsive. She also talks about Psalm 22:19-28, a Psalm of lament that transitions to one of praise over the things that God has done in the life of the writer of the Psalm. Enjoy this rebroadcast of a pre...

Sarah continues the discussion on forgiveness begun during Part 1, this time looking at texts from Galatians and the Gospel of Luke. She examines how our being forgiven affects our actions and how we go about our life. Enjoy this rebroadcast of a previous episode.

Sarah discusses texts from 2 Samuel and Psalm 32, looking at how each fits into a broader biblical picture as well as how they interact and affect our daily life. She speaks of confession, repentance, and forgiveness as well as how we deal with difficult stories we encounter in the bible. If you enjoyed this episode, follow and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that ca...

Sarah talks about the lessons assigned for the Transfiguration of our Lord. If you enjoyed this episode, follow and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. This way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Bible Study Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponso...

Sarah talks about the texts assigned for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, and Matthew 5:21-37 and how the texts speak of relationship, law, staying on certain paths, and how all of that is tied up in love of God and each other. As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app t...

Sarah speaks with Annette Palmer about her book, Trees...God's Hint to Humanity? "If there wasn’t a floor where you’re sitting or standing, what would be there? Probably a tree. Have you looked around lately? TREES are everywhere! Why? Are trees possibly a hint from God to humanity? Annette Palmer explains why she believes they are. Explore the landscape from a train’s window. Reminisce about your...

Sarah discusses the texts assigned for the Third Sunday After Epiphany: Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, 4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, and Matthew 4:12-23. As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the fir...

Sarah invites you to come and see as she discusses the texts assigned for the Second Sunday After Epiphany: Isaiah 49;1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, and John 1:29-42. As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way...

Happy Valentine's Day! Sarah talks about the texts assigned for The Transfiguration of Our Lord: 2 Kings 2:1-12, Psalm 50:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, and Mark 9:2-9.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice rev...

Sarah discusses the Old Testament Lectionary texts for the 3rd Sunday in Epiphany.  Isaiah 9:1-4 gives us an image of light in the darkness, of joy in times of despair.  Psalm 27:1. 4-9 also continues this theme of light, identifying God as not only our light and our salvation, but our stronghold in times of difficulty.<br /><br />Follow the GSMC Bible Study Podcast at <a href="http...

Sarah discusses the 4 texts assigned for the 1st Sunday of the Christmas season in this replay: Isaiah 61:10-62:3, Psalm 148, Galatians 4:4-7, and Luke 2:22-40 in this replay episode.  Each of these texts reveals God in some way. <br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as...

Sarah talks about the texts assigned for the Third Sunday of Advent, which is the Joy Sunday: Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146: 5-10, James 5:7-10, and Matthew 11:2-11. She also talks about the meaning behind Joy Sunday and about the Magnificat from Luke 1:46-55.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that ca...

Sarah talks about the texts assigned for the second Sunday of Advent, John the Baptist, and what it means to prepare a way for the Lord.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be...

Sarah talks about the texts assigned for the first Sunday of Advent as well as what it means to prepare for Christ, both at Christmas and for Christ's return.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That...

Sarah talks about some of the texts and themes for Christ the King Sunday.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Bible Study Podcasts.&l...