At Home with the Lectionary

In this episode we discuss the readings for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Year C in the lectionary cycle): Jeremiah 1:4-10; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30; Psalm 71:1-6.Things we mentioned in the Podcast: ACNA 2019 prayer book and Coverdale Psalter 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 discuss the readings for the second Sunday after Christmas (Year C in the lectionary cycle): Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-5,15-19a; Matthew 2:1-12 or Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 or Luke 2:41-52. 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 discuss the readings for the third Sunday in the season of Advent (Year C in the lectionary cycle): Zephaniah 3:14-20; Canticle 9/Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18. 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 discuss the readings for the first Sunday in the season of Advent (Year C in the lectionary cycle): Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36. 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.

Readings: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-13 (14-19); Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37

Readings: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Hebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-8

Readings: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44

Readings: Ruth 1:1-8; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34

Readings: Job 42:1-6, 10-17; Psalm 34:1-8 (19-22); Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52

Readings: Job 38:1-7 (34-41); Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45

Readings: Job 23:1-9,16-17; Psalm 22:1-15; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31

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 People for Easter--Dwell App--The Bible Project--Bible Project's video on the resurrection of Jesus--Bible Project's video on 1 John--Map of Philip's travels in ActsLamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understanding of Jesus' Death, by: Andrew Remington RilleraToo Loud a Solitude, by: Bohumil HrabalChasing Vines, by: Beth Moore4:55Collect5:31 Acts 8:26-4033:03 Psalm 22:24-3037:21 1 John 4:7-2153:06 John 15:1-8 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 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 of the People for Easter--Dwell App--The Bible Project--Bible Project's video on the resurrection of Jesus--Bible Project's video on 1 John--Bible Project's series on sin3:43 Collect4:10 Acts 4:5-1221:39 Psalm 2331:09 1 John 3:16-2438:28 John 10:11-18 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 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 resurrected appearance.The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ, by: Fleming RutledgeNotes:--Prayers of the People for Easter--Dwell App--The Bible Project--Bible Project's video on the resurrection of Jesus--Bible Project's video on 1 John--Bible Project's series on sin1:36 Collect2:07 Acts 3:12-1922:06 Psalm 431:47 1 John 3:1-746:04 Luke 24:36b-48 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 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, "I have seen the Lord!" The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ, by: Fleming RutledgeNotes:--Marissa's reflection on the women at the tomb.--Prayers of the People for Easter --Dwell App--The Bible Project--Bible Project's video on the resurrection of Jesus--Bible Project's video on 1 John10:23 Collect10:52 Acts 4:32-3527:28 Psalm 13335:38 1 John 1:1-2:247:22 John 20:19-31 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.

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 published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

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 encapsulation of the Gospel available for all, and Mark's cliffhanger storytelling.--Marissa's reflection on the women at the tomb.--Ari Lamm's thread on Cain and Abel--Aaron song (will add once he can locate it - haha!)You can also listen to our homespun pandemic-friendly two-part reader's theater version of the passion narrative here.Notes:--Prayers of the People for Easter Sunday--Making an Easter garden with children--Dwell App--The Bible Project--Bible Project's video on the crucifixion of Jesus--Bible Project's video on the resurrection of Jesus3:10 Collects4:34 Isaiah 25:6-912:27 Acts 10:34-4326:54 1 Corinthians 15:1-1134:35 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-2452:11 Mark 16:1-8 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 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 during Holy Week, Paul's exhortation to follow Jesus' example of humility, and approaches to preaching the Passion texts.You can also listen to our homespun pandemic-friendly two-part reader's theater version of the passion narrative here.Notes:--Fernando Ortega's album The Crucifixion of Jesus--Guide for hour-long prayer vigil for Maundy Thursday/Good Friday--Making an Easter garden with children.--Prayers of the People for Palm Sunday The Bible Project--Bible Project's video on the crucifixion of Jesus0:00 Discussion of Holy Week12:18 Collect12:54 Mark 11:1-1123:29 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-2930:42 Isaiah 50:4-9a37:42 Psalm 31:9-1642:22 Philippians 2:5-1149:01 Mark 14:1-15:47 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 the fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B:Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-13 or 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33We discuss penitence and repentance, the kindness of God in turning our hearts toward Him, and the multilayered witness of the ScripturesLent: Season of Repentance & Renewal, by: Dr. Esau McCaulleyPrimer on LentThe Chosen Season 4Bible Project AppReader's Theater Scripts and episodeNotes:--The Bible Project--Bible Project video on Melchizedek--Bible Project video on Ephesians2:04 Collect3:02 Jeremiah 31:31-3420:14 Psalm 51:1-13 or 119:9-1630:36 Hebrews 5:5-1041:55 John 12:20-33 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.