At Home with the Lectionary

In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 10, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 & Psalm 24 or Amos 7:7-15 & Psalm 85:8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29.

We discuss David bringing the ark to Jerusalem & his reverence for the Lord as King, the themes of riches in Ephesians against the backdrop of Acts 19 & the death of John the baptist.

Notes:
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 10

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of Ephesians
--Bible Project's CLASS ON EPHESIANS!
--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus


1:56 Collect
2:26 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
25:45 Psalm 24
31:43  Ephesians 1:3-14
52:10  Mark 6:14-29

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 9, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 & Psalm 48 or Ezekiel 2:1-5 & Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13.

We discuss the epic storytelling around David's kingship, the Psalm's imagery of God as stronghold, Paul's boasting, spiritual privacy, humility and thorn in the flesh, and Jesus' rejection at Nazareth.

Notes:
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 9

I (Marissa) am not sure what I was thinking of regarding the water supply in Jerusalem. Perhaps it was Hezekiah's tunnel; perhaps something else, but this article has interesting observations about the water supply to the city.

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Corinthians
--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus


1:45 Collect
2:28 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
21:19 Psalm 48
31:03  2 Corinthians 12:2-10
55:35  Mark 6:1-13

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 8, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 & Psalm 130 or Lamentations 3:21-33 or Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43.

We discuss David's lament at the death of Saul & Jonathan, Paul's exhortation to generosity & Jesus' healing of the two daughters.

Notes:
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 8

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Corinthians
--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus


1:21 Collect
1:52 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
15:32 Psalm 130
23:21  2 Corinthians 8:7-15
41:42  Mark 5:21-43

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 7, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 & Psalm 9:9-20 or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16 & Psalm 133 or Job 38:1-11 & Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-51.

We discuss David and Goliath, Paul's authentic personal appeal, and Jesus calming the storm.

Notes:
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 7

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 1 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Corinthians
--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus


2:06 Collect
 2:36 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49
22:57 Psalm 9:9-20
27:28  2 Corinthians 6:1-13
36:57  Mark 4:35-51

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 6, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 & Psalm 20 or Ezekiel 17:22-24 & Psalm 92:1-4, 11-14; 2 Corinthians 5:6-17; Mark 4:26-34.

We discuss the anointing of David & the rejection of Saul as king, the kingly-military imagery of the Psalm, Paul's determination to be all things to all people, and Jesus' parables of the seeds.

Notes:
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 6

Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understanding of Jesus's Death, by: Andrew Remington Rillera

Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus, by: Robert Farrar Capon

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 1 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Corinthians
--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus


0:47 Collect
1:22 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13
21:24 Psalm 20
31:47  2 Corinthians 5:6-17
42:53  Mark 4:26-34

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 5, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 8:4-20, (11:14-15) & Psalm 138 or Genesis 3:8-15 & Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35.

We discuss the Israelites request for a king and the implications of rejecting the Lord's governance, Paul's tent-building work in Corinth & his use of that language in his epistle, and navigating the topics of Jesus' brothers and sisters, Beelzebub, and the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit on this side of 2000 years of Christian interpretation.

Notes:
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 5

Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understanding of Jesus's Death, by: Andrew Remington Rillera

Imaginative illustration with Jesus and his brothers and sisters, by: Liridi Art

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 1 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Corinthians
--Bible Project's video on the Holy Spirit


2:01 Collect
2:56 1 Samuel 8:4-20, (11:14-15)
24:47 Psalm 138
27:37  2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
37:15  Mark 3:20-35

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 4, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) & Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 or Deuteronomy 5:12-15 & Psalm 81:1-10; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6.

We discuss the sexual abuse and exploitation done by Eli's priest-sons and the beginning of Samuel's prophetic ministry, the movements of Psalm 139, Paul's humility, and the ways hard-hearted religious leaders angered Jesus & rejected the Sabbath & His healing.

Notes:
--Dwell App
--Prayers of the People for Trinity Sunday, Year B


The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 1 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Corinthians
--Bible Project's video on Sabbath


4:08 Collect
4:58 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20)
23:29 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17
41:21  2 Corinthians 4:5-12
50:27  Mark 2:23-3:6

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for the first Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29 or Canticle 13; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17.

We discuss the year King Uzziah died, the Psalm's depiction of the Lord's power, Paul's discussion of "debtor" and sonship, and Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus.

Notes:
--Dwell App
--Prayers of the People for Trinity Sunday, Year B
--Fr. Bruce's discussion of Gen 1-2, Part 1 and Part 2

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of Acts
--Bible Project's video overview of Pentecost


8:11 Collect
8:50 Isaiah 6:1-8
19:45 Psalm 29 or Canticle 13
33:04  Romans 8:12-17
49:33 John 3:1-17

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for the Day of Pentecost (or Whitsunday), Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:25-37; Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

We tackle all the reading choices for Pentecost! We consider Paul's iconic words about the world, ourselves & the Spirit groaning in sorrow while waiting in hope, resurrection breath alighting on the Valley of the Dry Bones, the Psalmist's playful wonder at God's creation, the events of Pentecost Day, and Jesus' teaching on the promised Advocate.

Notes:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collect for Whit-Sunday
--Trailer for 2010 documentary "Babies"

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of Acts
--Bible Project's video overview of Pentecost
--Bible Project's video overview of Joel
--Bible Project podcast episode on Israel's feasts
--Bible Project podcast episode on the Seven Festivals

9:01 Collect
10:41 Romans 8:22-27
21:57  Ezekiel 37:1-14
34:18 Psalm 104:25-37
46:25 Acts 2:1-21
55:44 John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we discuss the readings for the seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19.

We consider the apostles' selection of Matthias, the Psalmist's contrast between the deeply rooted tree and the chaff, John's words about eternal life, and Jesus' high priestly prayer.

Notes:
--Prayers of the People for Easter
--Dwell App
--The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video on the resurrection of Jesus
--Bible Project's video on 1 John

Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understanding of Jesus' Death, by: Andrew Remington Rillera

7:24 Collect
8:03 Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
24:56 Psalm 1
33:02 1 John 5:9-13
42:45 John 17:6-19

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.