The Layman's Guide to the Lectionary

Updated to include the alternate OT reading of Jeremiah 31:1-6. We look at the texts of our Lord's Resurrection from Acts 10:34-43, Jeremiah 31:1-6, Colossians 3:1-4, and Matthew 28:1-10. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x • License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

For our churches celebrating Passion or Palm Sunday this weekend, our readings are focused on the humiliation and crucifixion of Jesus: Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, and Matthew 27:11-66. EDITED: now includes Matthew 26:1-27:10 for the full gospel reading for the day. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x • License: http://creativecommons...

Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:1-11, and John 11:1-45 are our texts for the week.  (The episode has been modified to now include the optional additional reading of John 11:46-53.)  Our three readings all share the idea that God is the author of life and death.  He is in control, and has the authority and power to raise us from the dead.  And for those trivia lovers out there, is "Jesus wept,"...

Today we look at the themes of darkness and light in Isaiah 42:14-21, Ephesians 5:8-14, and John 9:1-41. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod · Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x · License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Many churches use a lectionary, that is a series of Bible readings that are used in their worship together.  In a one year lectionary, you would read the same Scriptures in church this weekend next year that you would read this weekend.  In this podcast, we will do a weekly Bible study (45-60 minutes) on the LCMS' three year lectionary, which is what we use in the congregation I serve. &...