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In this episode seminarians Vincent Otto and Joseph Eggerman take a look at the readings for Pentecost. They explore the interactions between all three of the texts as they tell a story of division, restoration, and promise for the people of God led by the Holy Spirit.  SHOW NOTES: Acts (NIV…

Ben Leeper and Kurt Hellwig come together to wrestle with the way the apostles used Psalms 69 and 109 in reference to Judas.  How does the imprecatory language used there apply not only Judas, but to Jesus as well? 

In this episode, 4th Year Alex Smith discusses John 16:33 and presents a three-part structure for a sermon based on this text.

Sam and Sean talk about the upcoming Revelation Reading for Easter 5, highlighting the diversity of the eschaton and the church. They also focus on the real comfort that comes in the God who will wipes away not only tears, but all that causes those tears. SHOW NOTES: Concordia Commentary on Revel…

Sam and Sean talk about the appointed reading from Revelation and what it means that God shelters his people with his presence. SHOW NOTES:  Concordia Commentary on Revelation by Louis Brighton https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1891646~S11 The Interpretation of St. John's Revelation …

Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John, in Ancient Christian Texts, trans David R Maxwell (2013) https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b2132309~S11    Michaels, J. Ramsey. The Gospel of John (2010)  https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1780303~S11 …

In this episode of Lectionary Bytes, Erik and Sam chat about Jesus appearing to his disciples and the significance of the greeting, "Peace be with you." SHOW NOTES: D.A. Carson, The Gospel According to John, 1991 https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1239600~S11  J. Ramsey Michaels,…

Kendall and Vincent talk about how the disciples are so surprised that Jesus rises from the dead even though the Gospels say Jesus repeatedly told them about it beforehand. It can be easy to look down on the disciples, but then we also need to call to remembrance the words that God has spoken to us…

Vincent and Kendall take a look at the readings for Palm Sunday, which paint a beautiful picture of Christ the King, who was lifted up or exalted briefly by the Israelites on earth. However, the Gospel of John points to a different kind of exaltation, where the king is lifted up on a cross and glor…