Send us a Text Message. 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, …

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Send us a Text Message. 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, a…

Send us a Text Message. 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 determi…

Send us a Text Message. 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 wo…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Send us a Text Message. 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 Je…

Send us a Text Message. 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, ourselve…

Send us a Text Message. 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 Jesu…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss the readings for the sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17. We consider the Gentile converts receiving the Holy Spirit, John's teaching on the church family trait of love, and Jesus' teaching on love as laying down one's life fo…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss the readings for the fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8. We consider the baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch, John's teaching on love of God and neighbor, and Jesus' metaphor of abiding in the vine. Notes: --Prayers of the P…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss the readings for the fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18. We consider Peter's testimony to the religious leaders and the Good Shepherd imagery in Psalm 23, John's epistle and Jesus' teaching about Himself. Notes: --Prayers o…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss the readings for the third Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48. We consider Peter's sermon at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, the bedtime Psalm, John's exhortations regarding following Jesus in word and deed, and Jesus' final resu…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss the readings for the second Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31. We discuss the early church's unity and generosity, John's instructions to Christians about sin, and the resurrected Christ's encounter with Thomas & all who say, "…

Send us a Text Message. Join us for an audio walk through of the Stations of the Cross. If you'd like a printable pdf of this liturgy, please email athomewiththelectionary[at]gmail.com 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 publish…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss the readings for Easter Sunday, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Isaiah 25:6-9; Acts 10:34-43; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8. We consider Psalmist's and Isaiah's gorgeous words describing the fulfillment of long-awaited hope, Peter's and Paul's encapsulati…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss the readings for the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16 & Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1-15:47. We discuss the way the words of the Psalms and prophets connect with Jesus' experience …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for the fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-13 or 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33 We discuss penitence and repentance, the kindness of God in turning our hearts toward Him, and the multilayered witness of the Scriptures Lent: Season of Repentance & Ren…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for the fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 We discuss the bronze serpent, the Psalm's depiction of the Lord answering cries for help, people being God's workmanship, and Jesus' words to Nicodemus. Lent: Season of Repent…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

Send us a Text Message. 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 transfigur…

Send us a Text Message. 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 - loo…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Send us a Text Message. 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…

Send us a Text Message. 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 t…

Send us a Text Message. 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 imm…

Send us a Text Message. 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 Bib…

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 4, Year B: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 or Canticle 3 or Canticle 15; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 (39-55) We discuss David's desire to build a temple for the God who is present in places beyond imagining, Paul's magnificent closing benediction to the church i…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 3, Year B: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126 or Canticle 15; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28. We consider Isaiah's prophecy of hope, the Psalm's longing for restoration, the benediction to the Thessalonians to stay in it, and John the Baptist's identity as a voice …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 2, Year B: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 We discuss Isaiah's contrasting imagery of military might and gentleness, Peter's description of the day of the Lord, and the ministry of John the Baptizer. Notes: -Link to Marissa's post re: Isaiah…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 1, Year B: Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37. We discuss the themes of the season of Advent, Isaiah's hopeful expectation for the Lord's assistance, Paul's thanksgiving for God's faithful provision, and Jesus' instruction to "Stay Awake…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Christ the King Sunday, Year A: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 & Psalm 100; Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 & Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46. We discuss the description of negligent shepherds & the Lord's promise of a faithful shepherd, Paul's rich prayer and doxology, and J…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 28, Year A: Judges 4:1-7 & Psalm 123; Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 & Psalm 90:1-8, (9-11), 12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthews 25:14-30. We discuss the account of Israel's judge, Deborah, Zephaniah's prophecy about the day of the Lord, Paul's reminder to stay alert, and Jesus' Pa…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 27, Year A: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 & Psalm 78:1-7; Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16 & Amos 5:18-24 or Wisdom of Solomon 6:17-20 & Psalm 70; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13. We discuss Joshua's final word to the people of Israel, Amos' iconic call for torrents of justice, …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for All Saints' Day: Revelation 7:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12. We consider the throne room of Revelation, David's declaration of the goodness and provision of God, John's words to us as children of God, and the Beatitudes. Notes: --All Saints resource: Our C…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 25, Year A: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 & Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 & Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46. We consider Moses' death and Psalm of lament, the instructions surrounding the commandment to love one's neighbor, Paul's tender description o…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 24, Year A: Exodus 33:12-23 & Psalm 99; Isaiah 45:1-7 & Psalm 96:1-9 (10-13); 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22. We consider Moses' prayer to the Lord, Isaiah's prophecy regarding Cyrus, Paul's commendation of the Thessalonians, and Jesus' response to entrapping que…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 23, Year A: Exodus 32:1-14 & Psalm 106:1-6,19-23; Isaiah 25:1-9 & Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14. We consider the construction of the golden calf, Isaiah's beautiful depiction of God's welcome provision for the oppressed, Paul's exhortation to the Philippians…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 22, Year A: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 & Psalm 19; Isaiah 5:1-7 & Psalm 80:7-14; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46. We discuss how the decalogue is a revelation of Who God is, the prophetic imagery of Israel as God's vineyard, Paul's single-minded focus of following Jes…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 21, Year A: Exodus 17:1-7 & Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 & Psalm 25:1-8; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32. We discuss the Lord's desire that all should turn and live: through His provision of water at Massah and Meribah, Ezekiel's invitation to repentance…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 20, Year A: Exodus 16:2-15 & Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Jonah 3:10-4:11 & Psalm 145:1-8; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16. We discuss what it means to trust God's goodness in this episode, specifically looking at the Lord's revelation of Himself as gracious provider in the …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 19, Year A: Exodus 14:19-31 & Psalm 114; Genesis 50:15-21 & Psalm 103: (1-7), 8-13; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35. We discuss the way God delivers His people through the Red Sea, the relationship between Joseph and his brothers after their father dies, Paul's exhortatio…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 18, Year A: Exodus 12:1-14 & Psalm 149; Ezekiel 33:7-11 & Psalm 119:33-40; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20. We discuss the institution of the Passover meal, Ezekiel's commissioning as a watchman, Paul's exhortation to love one another, and Jesus' teaching on calling other…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 17, Year A: Exodus 3:1-15 & Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c; Jeremiah 15:15-21 & Psalm 26:1-8; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28. We discuss Moses' call at the burning bush, Jeremiah's derail into desire for personal vengeance, Paul's beautiful picture of mutual love in Romans 12…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 16, Year A: Exodus 1:8-2:10 & Psalm 124; Isaiah 51:1-6 & Psalm 138; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20. We discuss the courage of the women of Exodus 1-2 - Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, Miriam & Bithia - in the context of political intrigue and genocidal cruelty, David's trust th…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 15, Year A: Genesis 45:1-15 & Psalm 133; Isaiah 56:1,6-8 & Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a,29-32; Matthew 15:(10-20)21-28. We discuss the moment when Joseph tells his brothers who he is, Isaiah's and the Psalmist's description of the all nations being welcomed in the temple of Go…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 14, Year A: Genesis 37:1-4,12-28 & Psalm 105:1-6,16-22,45b; 1 Kings 19:9-18 & Psalm 85:8-13; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33. We discuss the way Joseph's brothers violently betrayed him, Elijah's moment of exhaustion and the Lord's sustaining care, the complexity of Paul'…

Send us a Text Message. 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 taberna…