In this episode of I Love to Tell the Story, Profs. Kathryn Schifferdecker, Joy J. Moore and Rolf Jacobson explore 2 Samuel 7:1-17, discussing David's journey to kingship and the establishment of the Davidic covenant. They examine God's promises, David's character, and how the covenant finds its fulfillment in Jesus in the New Testament. Commentary…

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 28B) on October 13, 2024. In this episode, you will explore themes of wealth, possessions, and the call to follow Jesus. Our hosts delve into the honesty and lament in Job, the tensio…

In this episode of I Love to Tell the Story, the hosts explore the transition from Exodus to Samuel, focusing on the story of Hannah. They discuss themes of God's promises, the important role of women in biblical narratives, and the theological significance of Hannah's prayer and song, which sets the stage for the anointing of kings and the unfoldi…

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 27B) on October 6, 2024. The texts for the twentieth Sunday after Pentecost present challenging passages from Mark, Genesis, Job, and Hebrews. The discussion begins with navigating these…

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 26B) on September 29, 2024. This week, Sermon Brainwave hosts dive into themes of betrayal, suffering, greatness, and wisdom from Jeremiah, Proverbs, James, and Mark. They highlight the…

Join Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker as they explore Exodus 32 and the story of the golden calf, discussing themes of impatience, idol worship, and Moses' role as a mediator, reflecting on God's promises and the challenge of waiting on His timing, encouraging listeners to trust in God's faithfulnes…

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 25B) on September 22, 2024. This week, Sermon Brainwave hosts dive into themes of betrayal, suffering, greatness, and wisdom from Jeremiah, Proverbs, James, and Mark. They highlight the…

Join Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker as they deep dive into the story of Passover, one of the most pivotal moments in the Exodus narrative. Our hosts explore the rich significance of the Passover festival, not just in the biblical context, but for Christians today. Through personal stories and refl…

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 24B) on September 15, 2024. The cohosts explore the theme of identity and the question of who Jesus is. They also discuss the importance of wisdom and the power of words; as well as th…

Join Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson (https://www.luthersem.edu/faculty/rjacobso/), Joy J. Moore (https://www.luthersem.edu/faculty/jmoore002/), and Kathryn Schifferdecker (https://www.luthersem.edu/faculty/kschiffer/) as they explore Joseph’s story from Genesis 37-50, focusing on sibling conflict, jealousy, forgiveness, and God's promises…

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 23B) on September 8, 2024. This week, Sermon Brainwave hosts focus on healing, the embodiment of God in Jesus, and the critical importance of confronting racism and sexism, alongside the…

Join Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker as they delve into Genesis 15, discussing God's promise to Abraham, his faith and doubts, and the powerful meaning behind 'reckoned it to him as righteousness.' Discover the significance of this passage in the grand biblical narrative and the enduring theme of w…

Welcome back to "I Love to Tell the Story," a podcast on the Narrative Lectionary with Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Listen in as they dive into Genesis 2 and 3. Together, they unpack the Narrative Lectionary reading NL301 for September 8, 2024, focusing on humanity's divine calling to till and …

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 22B) on September 1, 2024. The themes discussed include obedience, faith, living out one's beliefs, virtue versus vice, integrity, and the Song of Songs as a reflection of desire and rel…

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.21B) on August 25, 2024. The conversation delves into the Bread of Life discourse, the challenges and resistances to Jesus' teachings, the betrayal of Judas, the dedication of the temple…

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.20B) on August 18, 2024. In this episode of the Sermon Brainwave podcast, our hosts delve into themes of wisdom, communion, and sacramentology, highlighting how these scriptures guide us…

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.19B) on August 11, 2024. Our hosts offer a comprehensive exploration of the Bread of Life discourse in John 6, examining its theological and pastoral implications. Additionally, they addres…

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.18B) on August 4, 2024. Our hosts offer a comprehensive exploration of the Bread of Life discourse in John 6, examining its theological and pastoral implications. Additionally, they addres…

Linking both the court tales and the apocalypses is the God of Israel, who is portrayed as sovereign over all earthly and heavenly affairs. In the book of Daniel, God is described as the one who: changes times and seasons, deposes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and…

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.17B) on July 28, 2024. Our hosts offer a comprehensive exploration of the Bread of Life discourse in John 6, examining its theological and pastoral implications. Additionally, they address th…

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord.16B) on July 21, 2024. This week, our hosts delve into themes of compassion, desperation, the role of the shepherd, the significance of the temple, and the unity of the community. Commentarie…

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 15B) on July 14, 2024. Commentaries for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 15B): https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-15-2/commentary-on-mark…