Jesus and Elijah
Lectionary Date: January 30, 2022 [4th Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C]
Rachel drops the first reading to pick up OT references in the Gospel reading this week.
Podcast: First Reading
Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6, 8–10
The Ideal and the Real in Worship
Lectionary Date: January 23, 2022 [3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C]
Ezra models the six-hour sermon?!
Isaiah 62:1–5
My Delight is in Her
Lectionary Date: January 16, 2022 [2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C]
Sometimes we just need to hear that God sees us and loves us.
Isaiah 43:1–7
Go Baptism!
Lectionary Date: January 9, 2022 [1st Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C]
Why go to the Old Testament for “Baptism of our Lord” Sunday?
Psalm 147:12–20
God Delights in You
Lectionary Date: January 2, 2022 [2nd Sunday after Christmas Day, Year C]
A dip into Hebrew poetry for this first Sunday of 2022.
1 Samuel 2:1–10, 18–20, 26
Hannah’s Roar
Lectionary Date: December 26, 2021 [1st Sunday after Christmas Day, Year C]
It’s a party episode! –> All 3 First Reading co-hosts together to chat about Hannah’s song!
Luke 1:39–55
Mary and Consent
Lectionary Date: December 19, 2021 [4th Sunday of Advent, Year C]
Rachel rounds out Advent this year with a reflection on the problem of consent in Mary’s story.
Zephaniah 3:14–20
“Pure” Grace
Lectionary Date: December 12, 2021 [3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C]
Rachel starts in the Gospel and works back to the Good News in the Old Testament.
Malachi 3:1–4
The Medium is the Messenger
Lectionary Date: December 5, 2021 [2nd Sunday of Advent, Year C]
Rachel highlights the power of the covenant this Advent.
Psalm 25:1–10
To You, I Lift My… Throat?
Lectionary Date: November 28, 2021 [1st Sunday of Advent, Year C]
Rachel introduces Advent with an extended reflection on (surprise, surprise) the “nefesh.”