James E. May, Gregory Schulz, Paul Schulz

Lutherans In Africa

Religion EN ↓ 74 episodes

This weekly series is designed to equip pastors—both on the African continent and worldwide—with faithful and practical insights into the appointed texts of the One-Year Lectionary , also known as the Historic Lectionary . Each episode explores the pericopes for the upcoming Sunday, offering exegetical study, theological reflection, and homiletical application. Rooted in the rich heritage of Lutheran preaching, these studies aim to help pastors rightly divide the Word of Truth, bringing the timeless message of Christ to their congregations with clarity and conviction. Whether you are preparing...

Author

James E. May, Gregory Schulz, Paul Schulz

Episodes

Pentecost 7 (Proper 10a) - Series A 07.07.2026 1:15:49

In this video, we (Rev. Dr. Greg Schulz, Peter Ventimiglia (CTSFW Seminarian), and Rev James May) prepare for Pentecost 7 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Isaiah 55:10–13, Psalm 65:1–13, Romans 8:12–17, and Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about...

Pentecost 6 (Proper 9a) - Series A 30.06.2026 1:05:15

In this video, we (Rev. Dr. Greg Schulz, Peter Ventimiglia (CTSFW Seminarian), and Rev James May) prepare for Pentecost 6 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Zechariah 9:9–12, Psalm 145:1–14, Romans 7:14–25a, and Matthew 11:25–30. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lu...

Pentecost 5 (Proper 8) - Series A 23.06.2026 1:13:56

In this video, we (Rev. Dr. Greg Schulz, Peter Ventimiglia (CTSFW Seminarian), and Rev James May) prepare for Pentecost 5 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Jeremiah 28:5–9, Psalm 119:153–160, Romans 7:1–13, and Matthew 10:34–42. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lu...

Pentecost 4 - Series A 22.06.2026 1:00:26

In this video, we (Rev. Dr. Greg Schulz and Rev James May) prepare for Pentecost 4 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Jeremiah 20:7–13, Psalm 91:1–16, Romans 6:12–23, and Matthew 10:5a, 21–33. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For...

Pentecost 3 - Series A 15.06.2026 1:02:21

In this video, we (Rev. Dr. Greg Schulz, Peter Ventimiglia (CTSFW Seminarian), and Rev James May) prepare for Pentecost 3 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Exodus 19:2–8, Psalm 100, Romans 5:6–15, and Matthew 9:35–10:–20. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans...

Pentecost 2 - Series A 05.06.2026 1:24:07

In this video, we (Rev. Dr. Greg Schulz, Rev Paul Arndt, Peter Ventimiglia (CTSFW Seminarian), and Rev James May) prepare for Pentecost 2 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Hosea 5:15–6:6, Psalm 119:65–72, Romans 4:13–25, and Matthew 9:9–13. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more informati...

Holy Trinity 28.05.2026 1:04:26

In this video, we (Rev. Dr. Greg Schulz, Rev David Schultz, Caleb (David’s son), and Rev James May) prepare for Holy Trinity by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Genesis 1:1–2:4a, Psalm 8, Acts 2:14a, 22–36, and Matthew 28:16–20. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Luth...

Feast of Pentecost 20.05.2026 56:17

In this video, we (Rev. Dr. Greg Schulz and Rev James May) prepare for Pentecost by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Numbers 11:24–30, Psalm 25:1–15, Acts 2:1–21, and John 7:37–39. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of Theolog...

The Ascension of Our Lord 13.05.2026 1:17:05

The Ascension of Our Lord is a significant event and festival for Christians. Some churches do not have Ascension Day services. If not, the Feast Day should be transferred to the upcoming Sunday. The readings that we meditate upon are: 2 Kings 2:5–15, Psalm 110, Acts 1:1–11, Mark 16:14–20 and Luke 24:44–53. God bless your preparations and meditation. For more information about Lutherans In Afric...

Easter 6 - Series A 06.05.2026 1:17:17

In this video, we (Rev. Dr. Greg Schulz and Rev James May) prepare for Easter 6 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Acts 17:16–31, Psalm 66:8–20, 1 Peter 3:13–22, and John 14:15–21. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of Theol...

Easter 5 - Series A 29.04.2026 1:09:37

In this video, we (Rev. Dr. Greg Schulz and Rev James May) prepare for Easter 5 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Acts 6:1–9, 7:2a, 51–60, Psalm 146, 1 Peter 2:2–10, and John 14:1–14. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of T...

Easter 4 - Series A 22.04.2026 52:49

In this video, we (Rev. Dr. Greg Schulz and Rev James May) prepare for Easter 4 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Acts 2:42–47, Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2:19–25, and John 10:1–10. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of Theology you...

Easter 3 - Series A 15.04.2026 1:16:53

In this video, we prepare for Easter 3 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Acts 2:14a, 36–41, Psalm 116:1–14, 1 Peter 1:17–25, and Luke 24:13–35. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of Theology you can go to LutheransInAfrica....

Easter 2 - Series A 07.04.2026 1:03:13

In this video, we prepare for Easter 2 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Acts 5:29–42, Psalm 148, 1 Peter 1:3–9, and John 20:19–31. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of Theology you can go to LutheransInAfrica.com. https:/...

Easter/Resurrection - Series A 01.04.2026 1:04:27

In this video, we prepare for the Resurrection of our Lord by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Acts 10:34–43 or Jeremiah 31:1–6, Psalm 16, Colossians 3:1–4, and Matthew 28:1–10. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of Theology...

Good Friday 29.03.2026 1:16:08

Good Friday is the most important service of the year, and unfortunately, it is often omitted, or people think that it is not important enough to observe. In our study, we give suggestions on how to conduct the Good Friday service, meditate upon the readings, and conclude with Luther's sermon and the wrong, the right, and the comfort of meditating upon Christ's sufferings. The readings...

Maundy Thursday 29.03.2026 1:17:19

This study is for Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. Many churches in Africa do not have a service on Maundy Thursday. It is our prayer that this study will help prepare you to give them teaching for some of these significant days, which are recorded in Scripture leading to the Passion of Christ. The readings that we cover are: Exodus 24:3–11, Psalm 116:12–19, 1 Corinthians 11:23–32, Jo...

Palm Sunday 28.03.2026 56:25

The readings we discuss for Palm Sunday are Psalm 118:19–29, Zechariah 9:9–12, Philippians 2:5–11, and Matthew 21:1–9. God bless your meditation and preparation as we enter Holy Week and remember Jesus entering Jerusalem for our salvation. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of Theology you can go to LutheransInAfrica.com. https://lutheransinafrica.com/

Lent 5 - Series A 18.03.2026 57:15

In this video, we prepare for Lent 5 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Ezekiel 37:1–14, Psalm 130, Romans 8:1–11, and John 11:1–45. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of Theology you can go to LutheransInAfrica.com. https:...

Lent 4 - Series A 13.03.2026 1:25:08

In this video, we prepare for Lent 4 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Isaiah 42:14–21, Psalm 142, Ephesians 5:8–14, and John 9:1–41. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of Theology you can go to LutheransInAfrica.com. http...

Lent 3 - Series A 03.03.2026 1:04:57

In this video, we prepare for Lent 3 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Exodus 17:1–7, Psalm 95:1–9, Romans 5:1–8, and John 4:5–42. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of Theology you can go to LutheransInAfrica.com. https://...

Lent 2 - Series A 24.02.2026 49:46

In this video, we prepare for Lent 2 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Genesis 12:1–9, Psalm 121, Romans 4:1–8, 13–17, and John 3:1–17. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of Theology you can go to LutheransInAfrica.com. htt...

Lent 1 - Series A 19.02.2026 1:09:19

In this video, we prepare for Lent 1 by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Genesis 3:1–21, Psalm 32:1–7, Romans 5:12–19, and Matthew 4:1–11. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of Theology you can go to LutheransInAfrica.com. h...

Ash Wednesday - Series A 16.02.2026 1:07:18

In this video, we prepare for Ash Wednesday by meditating on these readings: Joel 2:12–19, Psalm 51:1–13 (14–19), 2 Peter 1:2–11, and Matthew 6:1–21. God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School of Theology you can go to LutheransInAfrica.com. https://lutheransinafrica.com

Transfiguration - Series A 10.02.2026 1:12:27

In this video, we prepare for Transfiguration by meditating on the readings for the upcoming Sunday from the 3-year lectionary, Series A. The readings are: Psalm 2:6-12, Exodus 24:8–18 (Historic Lectionary: Exodus 34:29-35), 2 Peter 1:16-21, and Matthew 17:1-9 . God bless your sermon preparation or meditation on these texts. For more information about Lutherans In Africa and the Lutheran School...