The Prophet’s Accountability
Lectionary Date: January 28, 2024 [4th Sunday after Epiphany, Year B]
Rosy thinks through the role of prophets and the role of the people to hold them accountable.
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Jonah 3:1–5, 10
A Sackcloth Moment
Lectionary Date: January 21, 2024 [3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Year B]
Paul invites us to consider following the Ninevites’ model of repentance in the new year.
1 Samuel 3:1–10, (11–20)
Hearing the Voice of God
Lectionary Date: January 14, 2024 [2nd Sunday after Epiphany, Year B]
Rosy calls our attention to God’s voice, speaking to a young person.
Genesis 1:1–5
The World Elohim (and We) Create
Lectionary Date: January 7, 2024 [2nd Sunday after Christmas, Year B]
Paul explores some of the nuance of the first creation story in the Bible.
Isaiah 61:10–62:3
The Thrill of Hope
Lectionary Date: December 31, 2023 [1st Sunday after Christmas, Year B]
Welcome to the First Reading Christmas Party! All four hosts are together for a jam-packed conversation around this week’s first reading.
2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16
Live, from Trinity Lutheran Seminary, it’s First Reading: Advent!
Lectionary Date: December 24, 2023 [4th Sunday of Advent, Year B]
Our advent episodes this year were recorded live at Trinity Lutheran Seminary’s “Trinity Days” event, with an encouraging studio audience! In this episode, for Advent 4, Tim expands the scope of the New Testament reading by exploring its inspiration in the divine promise to David.
Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11
Live, from Trinity Lutheran Seminary, it’s First Reading: Advent!
Lectionary Date: December 17, 2023 [3rd Sunday of Advent, Year B]
Our advent episodes this year were recorded live at Trinity Lutheran Seminary’s “Trinity Days” event, with an encouraging studio audience! In this episode, for Advent 3, Paul looks at the Messianic hope of Isaiah’s prophecy for those living in traumatic times.
Isaiah 40:1–11
Live, from Trinity Lutheran Seminary, it’s First Reading: Advent!
Lectionary Date: December 10, 2023 [2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B]
Our advent episodes this year were recorded live at Trinity Lutheran Seminary’s “Trinity Days” event, with an encouraging studio audience! In this episode, for Advent 2, Rosy explores the music of Isaiah 40.
Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19
Live, from Trinity Lutheran Seminary, it’s First Reading: Advent!
Lectionary Date: December 3, 2023 [1st Sunday of Advent, Year B]
Our advent episodes this year were recorded live at Trinity Lutheran Seminary’s “Trinity Days” event, with an encouraging studio audience! In this episode, for Advent 1, Rachel takes up the psalm (surprise, surprise) to talk about the “Shepherd” of God’s people.
Ezekiel 34:11–16, 20–24
Bad Shepherds and the Good Shepherd
Lectionary Date: November 26, 2023 [26th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A]
In this episode, Paul and Rachel dive into Ezekiel 34, discussing the peculiar character of Ezekiel, the metaphor of shepherds representing kings, and the consequences of bad leadership that led to Israel’s exile. The passage emphasizes God’s promise to become Israel’s true shepherd.
Join Paul and Rachel in this insightful discussion that goes beyond the historical context of the passage, touching on themes of justice, God as a homemaker, and the potential connection to Jesus as the Good Shepherd.