At Home with the Lectionary

In this episode, we consider the readings for the third Sunday of Lent, Year B:

Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22

We discuss how the Ten Commandments show what God is like, David's reflection on the beauty of God's work and words, Paul's commitment to preach the cross, & Jesus cleansing the temple.

Lent: Season of Repentance & Renewal, by: Dr. Esau McCaulley
Primer on Lent
The Chosen Season 4
Lewis' The Weight of Glory

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project video on Mark
--Bible Project video on Genesis

2:51 Collect
3:36 Exodus 20:1-17
30:50 Psalm 19
39:53 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
46:53 John 2:13-22

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 second Sunday of Lent, Year B:

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:22-30; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38.

We discussed Abram's response of faith, Paul's argument for righteousness by faith rather than the Law,  Jesus' rebuke of Peter and exhortation to take up our cross and die and how, in Christ, death is Good News actually.

Pastor Chelsea Pecks' sermon on the transfiguration
Lent: Season of Repentance & Renewal, by: Dr. Esau McCaulley
Primer on Lent

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project video on Mark
--Bible Project video on Genesis

2:46 Collect
3:54 Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
21:58 Psalm 22:22-30
27:29 Romans 4:13-25
45:10 Mark 8:31-38

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 of Lent, Year B:

Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15

We discuss the Noahic promise, Peter's description of the harrowing of hell, and Jesus' baptism time in the wilderness & preaching ministry.

Pastor Chelsea Pecks' sermon on the transfiguration
Lent: Season of Repentance & Renewal, by: Dr. Esau McCaulley
Primer on Lent

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project video on Mark
--Bible Project video on 1 Peter
--Bible Project video on Genesis

9:43 Collect
10:24  Genesis 9:8-17
23:00 Psalm 25:1-9
29:321 Peter 3:18-22
38:21 Mark 1:9-15

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 consider the readings for the last Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B:

2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9

We discuss Elijah ascending in the whirlwind, the integrity described in the Psalm, Paul's vocation to preach Christ alone, and Jesus' transfiguration.

Canterbury House - look for recording of Dr. Bruce Waltke's seminars on Genesis 1
Lent: Season of Repentance & Renewal, by: Dr. Esau McCaulley

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project video on Mark
--Bible Project video on 2 Corinthians
--Bible Project video on 1 and 2 Kings

4:03 Collect
7:11  2 Kings 2:1-12
18:35 Psalm 50:1-6
28:30 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
35:52 Mark 9:2-9

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 fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B:

Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-12, 21c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39

We discuss the Lord's sustaining power, the beauty of the Psalm, Paul's defense of our rights and exhortation to lay them down for the good of others, and Jesus' preaching, exorcising & healing work in Galilee.

Canterbury House - look for recording of Dr. Bruce Waltke's seminars on Genesis 1

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project video on Mark
--Bible Project video on 1 Corinthians
--Bible Project video on unclean spirits

0:40 Collect
1:04  Isaiah 40:21-31
10:02 Psalm 147:1-12, 21c
19:39 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
31:15 Mark 1:29-39

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 fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B:

Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28

We discuss Moses' words about a future prophet, Paul's instruction regarding love and knowledge, and Jesus' authority in His teaching and work, particularly regarding unclean spirits.

Canterbury House - look for recording of Dr. Bruce Waltke's seminars on Genesis 1

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project video on 1 Corinthians
--Bible Project video on unclean spirits

2:01 Collect
2:26  Deuteronomy 18:15-20
23:11 Psalm 111
31:26 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
47:14 Mark 1:21-28

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 third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B:

Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:6-14; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20.

We discuss Jonah's response to the Lord's mercy, the Psalm's reminder of the Lord's trustworthiness, Paul's parallel instructions indicating the ephemeral nature of this world, and the disciples' immediate response to Jesus' call.

Notes:

Dwell App
The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ, by: Fleming Rutledge
Ecclesiastes in the NLT

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project video on 1 Corinthians
--Bible Project video on themes in Ecclesiastes
--Bible Project overview of Ecclesiastes
--Bible Project video on Jonah

2:04 Collect
2:37  Jonah 3:1-5, 10
30:42 Psalm 62:6-14
40:19 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
48:58 Mark 1:14-20

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 second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B:

1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20); Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-41.

We discuss the Lord calling Samuel to prophetic ministry, David's wonder at God's workmanship in creating him, Paul's exhortation regarding sexual immorality and the body, and Jesus' personal call to Nathanael.

Notes:

Dwell App
The Kingdom of Children: A Liberation Theology, by: R L Stollar

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project video on 1 Corinthians
--Bible Project article on the body as a temple

1:10 Collect
2:40  1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20)
17:18 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17
31:12 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
49:51 John 1:43-41

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 the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord, Year B:

Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7 & Mark 1:4-11. 

We discuss the imagery of light and darkness, water and dove, as well as the descriptions of God's voice as we consider the baptism of Jesus.

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project article on Jesus' Baptism
--Project podcast on chaotic waters & baptism
--Resources from Dr. Michael Heiser on the worldview of the Ancient Near East
--Interview with Bible Project & Dr. Heiser re: God's Name
--Reconciliation Anglican Church in Bellingham

3:09 Collect
3:49  Genesis 1:1-5
10:26 Psalm 29
23:30 Acts 19:1-7
39:01 Mark 1:4-11

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 Christmas, Year B:

Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 147 or 147:13-21; Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7; John 1:1-18.

We discuss the imagery of God's deliverance being like a torch in the darkness or the breaking of dawn and the prologue to the Gospel of John. 

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project video on the prologue to John's Gospel
--Marissa writing about Mary's arc on Substack in "The Stories Mary Could Tell."

"Any Greek reader would recognize the use of Logos (“In the
beginning was the Logos”) as their concept of a transcendent entity and would understand that John was proclaiming Jesus to be the embodiment of Logos.

Similarly, any Jewish reader would recognize John’s opening words in John 1:1 as a reference back to Genesis 1:1 (“In the beginning”) and would understand that John was proclaiming Jesus to be God and creator.

In a few brief opening words, therefore, John captures the attention and instructs the minds of both Jews and Greeks. " Article by: Mwindula Mbewe of Logos

10:05 Collect
10:35  Isaiah 61:10-62:3
18:34 Psalm 147 or 147:13-21
26:13 Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
44:58 John 1:1-18

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.