At Home with the Lectionary

In this episode, we consider the readings for the Transfiguration, Year A:

Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1:13-21; Luke 9:28-36.

We discuss Moses' return from the mountain and his shining face as he gave the Israelites God's commands, Psalm 99's imagery of kingship, Peter's layered imagery of Transfiguration with tabernacle and light and prophetic ministry, and the event of the Transfiguration itself.

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project on Luke's Gospel, including the Transfiguration
--Bible Project video on 2 Peter
--Bible Project video on the cherubim

--Parker Fitzgerald's and Brittany Richardson's "Madonna and Child"

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects

3:36 Collect
4:38  Exodus 34:29-35
24:22  Psalm 99
34:11 2 Peter 1:13-21
44:42 Luke 9:28-36

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 Proper 12, Year A:

Genesis 29:15-28 & Psalm 105:1-11,45b or Psalm 128; 1 Kings 3:5-12 & Psalm 119:129-136; Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33,44-52.

We discuss Jacob's marriage to Leah and Rachel (and how Laban's deception and mistreatment of Jacob echos Jacob's deception and mistreatment of his father Isaac and brother Esau), Paul's spectacular (and often misunderstood/misapplied) conclusion of Romans 8 with its promise that "all things work together for good," and finally Jesus's rapid set of short kingdom parables: a mustard seed, a bit of yeast, a valuable treasure, a treasure-seeker, and a net that captures too much rather than too little.

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project on Jacob's story
--Bible Project video on 1 & 2 Kings
--Bible Project video on Romans
--Bible Project video on the Kingdom
--Bible Project video on reading the parables of Jesus

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

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects

3:33 Collect
4:36  Genesis 29:15-28 & Psalm 105:1-11,45b or Psalm 128
27:24  1 Kings 3:5-12 & Psalm 119:129-136
41:00 Romans 8:26-39
52:05 Matthew 13:31-33,44-52

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 Proper 11, Year A:

Genesis 28:10-19a & Psalm 139:1-11, 22-23; Isaiah 44:6-8 & Psalm 86:11-17; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

We discuss the Lord's promise to Jacob at Bethel, Isaiah's declaration of the Lord's unparalleled lordship alongside the absurdity of idolatry, Paul's beautiful exploration of the weight of glory, and Jesus' parable of the wheat and weeds.

Notes:

-Fr. Bruce Waltke's Sermon for July 9, 2023
-Link to Death, Resurrection & the Life to Come playlist
-"Hold Me Now/Whole Heart" song

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project on Jacob and Esau
--Bible Project video on Isaiah
--Bible Project video on Romans
--Bible Project discussion, on Parable of the Weeds and Wheat

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

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects

7:07 Collect
8:08  Genesis 28:10-19a & Psalm 139:1-11, 22-23
27:08  Isaiah 44:6-8 & Psalm 86:11-17
38:46 Romans 8:12-25
56:09 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

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 Proper 10, Year A:

Genesis 25:19-34 & Psalm 119:105-112; Isaiah 55:10-13 & Psalm 65:1-14; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.

We discuss the birth of Jacob and Esau, the imagery of generous and nourishing creation in Psalm 65 and Isaiah 55, the doctrinal complexity and weight of Romans 8, and the parable of the Sower and description of profligate scattering of the Gospel.

Notes:
--The Bible Project
--Bible Project on Jacob and Esau
--Bible Project video on Isaiah
--Bible Project video on Romans
--Bible Project discussion, including Parable of the Sower

---Fr. Bruce Waltke's Sermon for July 9, 2023

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

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects

1:48 Collect
5:06  Genesis 25:19-34 & Psalm 119:105-112
28:08  Isaiah 55:10-13 & Psalm 65:1-14
38:10 Romans 8:1-11
58:20 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

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 Proper 9, Year A:

Gen 24:34-38,42-49,58-67 & Ps 45:11-18 or SofS 2:8-13; Zech 9:9-12 & Ps 145:8-15; Rom 7:15-25a; Matt 11:16-19, 25-30.

We discuss Rebekah & Isaac. We consider Paul's famous passage regarding conflicted motivations & his own inability to escape sin paired with his doxology of Jesus' rescue alongside the Track 2 readings of the King's saving work for all people. We conclude with Jesus' life-giving invitation to come to Him to find rest for our weary souls.

Notes:
---Fr. Bruce Waltke's Sermon for July 9, 2023
--Hinds' Feet
--Come Away My Beloved
--Ragamuffin Gospel
--“Trust him. And when you have done that, you are living the life of grace. No matter what happens to you in the course of that trusting - no matter how many waverings you may have, no matter how many suspicions that you have bought a poke with no pig in it, no matter how much heaviness & sadness your lapses, vices, indispositions, & bratty whining may cause you - you believe simply that Somebody Else, by his death and resurrection, has made it all right, & you just say thank you & shut up. The whole slop-closet full of mildewed performances (which is all you have to offer) is simply your death; it is Jesus who is your life. If he refused to condemn you because your works were rotten, he certainly isn't going to flunk you because your faith isn't so hot. You can fail utterly, therefore, & still live the life of grace. You can fold up spiritually, morally, or intellectually & still be safe. Because at the very worst, all you can be is dead - & for him who is the Resurrection & the Life, that just makes you his cup of tea.”
―Between Noon & Three: Romance, Law & the Outrage of Grace
--Sarah Anderson Comic

2:08 Collect
2:37  Track 1
31:11  Track 2
43:20 Rom 7:15-25a
58:31 Matt 11:16-19, 25-30

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 Proper 8, Year A in the Lectionary cycle:

Genesis 22:1-14 & Psalm 13; Jeremiah 28:5-9 & Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:40-42.

We discuss the sacrifice of Isaac, Jeremiah and Hananiah's dueling prophecies, Paul's imagery of sin and righteousness in Romans 6, and the closing words of Jesus' instructions to the twelve before He sends them out.

Notes:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collect for Proper 8
--The Narrated Bible in Chronological Order
--An interesting thread from Ari Lamm (who provides interesting linguistic insights) that includes analysis of Genesis 22

Commentaries:

NICNT
NIV Commentary
Ancient Christian Commentary
Reformation Commentary on Scripture
Logos (Basic is the Free Version)

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video on Romans
--Bible Project's video on the Test

1:35 Collect
2:31 Genesis 22:1-14 & Psalm 13
29:52  Jeremiah 28:5-9 & Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18
41:08  Romans 6:12-23
58:17 Matthew 10:40-42

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 Proper 7, Year A in the Lectionary cycle:

Genesis 21:8-21 & Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Jeremiah 20:7-13 & Psalm 69:8-20; Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 10:24-39.

We discuss the Lord's saving provision for Hagar & Ishmael in the wilderness, Jeremiah's lament & disconsolation, Paul's doctrinal approach in Romans, and Jesus's warnings about the forces that oppose the in-breaking of Kingdom.

Notes:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collect for Proper 7
--The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ, by:  Fleming Rutledge

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video on Romans
--Bible Project's video on Hesed or Loyal Love

0:55 Collect
2:06 Genesis 21:8-21 & Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
27:58  Jeremiah 20:7-13 & Psalm 69:8-20
46:24  Romans 6:1-11
54:59 Matthew 10:24-39

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 Proper 6, Year A in the Lectionary cycle:

Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 & Psalm 116:1, 10-17; Exodus 19:2-8a & Psalm 100; Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35-10:23.

We discuss the story of the the messengers coming to Abram and Sarah who laughed, the Lord's message to Israel at Mt. Sinai, Psalms of Thanksgiving, Paul's words on hope and the love of Jesus, and Jesus' sending out the twelve in His name.

Notes:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collect for Proper 6


--We recommended Dcn. Jeremiah Webster's recent book Follow the Devil/Follow the Light a few episodes ago, and Goodreads is running a giveaway for it through June 15. See more of Dcn. Jeremiah's books here or read selected poems here.

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video on Romans
--Bible Project's video on Hesed or Loyal Love

1:23 Collect
2:39 Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 & Psalm 116:1, 10-17
19:41  Exodus 19:2-8a & Psalm 100
31:31  Romans 5:1-8
43:36 Matthew 9:35-10:23

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 Proper 5, Year A in the Lectionary cycle:

Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 33:1-12; Hosea 5:15-6:6; Psalm 50:7-15; Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.

We discuss the story of the blessing of Abram, Hosea's prophetic indictment of destructive religious exploitation, the challenges of preaching doctrinal passages in Romans, and the profound way Jesus confronts the religious hypocrisy as he teaches people to learn what it means that God desires mercy and not sacrifice.

Notes:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collect for Trinity Sunday


--We recommended Dcn. Jeremiah Webster's recent book Follow the Devil/Follow the Light a few episodes ago, and Goodreads is running a giveaway for it through June 15. See more of Dcn. Jeremiah's books here or read selected poems here.

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video on Romans
--Bible Project's video on Hosea

3:05 Collect
3:41  Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 33:1-12
22:33  Hosea 5:15-6:6; Psalm 50:7-15
38:44  Romans 4:13-25
52:00 Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

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 Trinity Sunday, Year A in the Lectionary cycle: Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8 or Canticle 13 (The Song of Three Young Men); 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20.

We reflect on the idea of Trinity Sunday and consider the Great Commission, Paul's benediction to the Corinthians, the Psalm's declaration of the Lord's majestic glory, and the beautiful creation account.

Notes:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collect for Trinity Sunday
--Prayers for Trinity Sunday
--Chronological Bible

--We recommended Dcn. Jeremiah Webster's recent book Follow the Devil/Follow the Light a few episodes ago, and Goodreads is running a giveaway for it through June 15. See more of Dcn. Jeremiah's books here or read selected poems here.

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video on Genesis 1

10:08 Collect
10:48  Matthew 28:16-20
29:06  2 Corinthians 13:11-13
44:44  Psalm 8
52:20  Genesis 1:1-2:4a

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.