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Isaiah 42:1–9

Just Service

Lectionary Date: January 12, 2020 [1st Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A]

This week, Rachel goes deep in the mishpat.

Isaiah 60:1–6

Arise! Shine!

Lectionary Date: January 6, 2020 [Epiphany of the Lord, Year A]

This week, Tim orients us to some of the themes of a classic Epiphany text.

Isaiah 9:2–7

Unto Us a Child is Born!

Lectionary Date: December 24, 2019 [Nativity of the Lord, Year A]

This week, Rachel takes a historical look at one of the most famous “Christmas” texts of the Bible. As a supplement to this episode, check out her commentary on this same passage over at WorkingPreacher.org.

Isaiah 7: 10–16

Invitation to Trust

Lectionary Date: December 22, 2019 [4th Sunday of Advent, Year A]

This week, Rachel explores a fresh approach to Advent 4. As a supplement to this episode, check out her commentary on this text over at WorkingPreacher.org.

Isaiah 35:1–10

Reversal of Fortunes

Lectionary Date: December 15, 2019 [3rd Sunday of Advent, Year A]

This week, Tim and Rachel chat about Advent from sunny San Diego.

Isaiah 11:1-10

A Shoot from Jesse’s Stump

Lectionary Date: December 8, 2019 [2nd Sunday of Advent, Year A]

This week, Tim and Rachel chat about Advent from sunny San Diego.

Isaiah 2:1–5, with Tyler Mayfield

Walk in the Light

Lectionary Date: December 1, 2019 [1st Sunday of Advent, Year A]

This week, Rachel and Tim are joined by Dr. Tyler Mayfield, Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Tim’s alma mater!). He is the author of Literary Structure and Setting in Ezekiel (2010), which argues for a new reading of the biblical book of Ezekiel, and A Guide to Bible Basics (2018), which presents the contents of the Christian Bible to strengthen biblical literacy. Look for his forthcoming book, Unto Us A Child Is Born: Isaiah, Advent, and Our Jewish Neighbors, available for pre-order now at Eerdmans! He has written several book chapters and journal articles and enjoys writing regularly for the website, WorkingPreacher.org .