Sunday School; A Pillar Bible Study

It’s time to celebrate Corpus Christi! Join Dr. Scott Powell, Kate Olivera, and JD Flynn as they explore the identity of the mysterious Melchizedek, and the connection between the priesthood and the feeding of the 5,000 in the Gospel.

Reading 1 - Genesis 14: 18-20

Psalm 110: 1-4

Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26

Gospel - Luke 9: 11b-17

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It’s Trinity Sunday! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they wrestle with chokmah, St. Paul’s Christological reshaping of chokmah in his letter to the Romans, and Jesus’ farewell discourse at the Last Supper.

Reading 1 - Proverbs 8:22-31

Psalm 8: 2a, 4-9

Reading 2 - Romans 5:1-5

Gospel - John 16:12-15

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A history of Catholic slaps, punches, and all-out brawls

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Come, Holy Spirit! It’s Pentecost Sunday, and Dr. Scott Powell is here to share some of the biblical language that gives context to these readings.

Reading 1 - Acts 2:1-11

Psalm 104: 1, 24, 29-31, 34

Reading 2 - Romans 8: 8-17

Gospel - John 20:19-23

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God's Grandeur by Gerard Manley Hopkins

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This Sunday— in most dioceses— we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. Dr. Scott Powell explains why the Ascension is actually the pinnacle of the Easter season and the connection between these readings and the often misunderstood parable of the ten virgins.

Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:50

Reading 1 - Acts 1: 1-11

Psalm 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9

Reading 2 - Ephesians 1:17-23

Gospel - Luke 24: 46-53

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In these readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, we hear about the Council of Jerusalem and Jesus’ last discourse to his apostles.

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Reading 1 - Acts 15 :1-2, 22-29

Psalm 67: 2-3, 5, 6, 8

Reading 2 - Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23

Gospel - John 14:23-29

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It’s the Fifth Sunday of Easter! Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they talk about a chiasm in Acts of the Apostles and reflect on the betrayal of Judas.

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Reading 1 - Acts 14:21-27

Psalm 145: 1, 8-13

Reading 2 - Revelation 21:1-5a

Gospel - John 13:31-33a, 34-35

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It’s Good Shepherd Sunday! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they talk about St. Paul and Barnabas’ disruption at a synogogue in Antioch, the 144,000 sealed in Revelation and Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

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Reading 1 - Acts 13:14, 43-52

Psalm 100: 1-2, 3, 5

Reading 2 - Revelation 7:9, 14b-17

Gospel - John 10:27-30

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Dr. Scott Powell breaks down the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter— including a deep dive into the Sanhedrin, the Pharisees and the Sadducees. He also explores some possible deeper meanings behind Peter’s first conversation with the Risen Christ.

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Reading 1 - Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41

Psalm 30: 2, 4-6, 11-13

Reading 2 - Revelation 5:11-14

Gospel - John 21:1-19

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It’s the Second Sunday of Easter— Divine Mercy Sunday. This week, Dr. Scott Powell talks with JD Flynn and Kate Olivera about the structure of Acts of the Apostles, the ancient idiom that contextualizes the book of Revelation, and Jesus’ healing of Thomas.

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Reading 1 - Acts 5:12-16

Psalm 118: 2-4, 13-15, 22-24

Reading 2 - Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19

Gospel - John 20:19-31

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This week, Dr. Scott Powell approaches the readings for Easter Sunday in reverse. Join Dr. Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as we learn how Jesus’ resurrection interacts with a frequently misunderstood Jewish feast day. Then, Scott shares what he considers to be the turning point of the entire New Testament.

And don’t miss Dr. Powell’s latest book— Walking with Christ: A Journey Through the Gospel of Luke

Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:40

Reading 1 - Acts 10:34a, 37-43

Psalm 118: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23

Reading 2 - Colossians 3:1-4

Gospel - John 20:1-9

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