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Show notes and study outline Gospel Reading: Luke 19:28-40 Triumphant Entry

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Melissa Myers: Philippians 3:4b-14 Gospel Reading: John 12:1-8 Mary anoints Jesus' feet Second Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21 God is doing a New Thing

A conversation with Justo González, historical theologian, Methodist minister, and professor emerita at Columbia Theological Seminary about his latest book, The Bible in the Early Church. Other books by Justo González

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Renee Roederer: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 New Creation in Christ Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 The Prodigal Son Second Reading: Joshua 5:9-12 The Manna Stops

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Diann Bailey: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Temptation and Grace Gospel Reading: Luke 13:1-9 The Fig Tree Second Reading: Isaiah 55:1-9 God's plans are not your plans

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Bryan Odeen: Philippians 3:17-4:1 Gospel Reading: Luke 13:31-35 Warning and Lament Second Reading: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 God's promise to Abram

NOTES AND COMMENTARY DEUTERONOMY 26:1-11 LUKE 4:1-13 ROMANS 10:8-13

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Chris Strickland: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Removing the veil Luke 9:28-43 The Transfiguration Hebrew Bible: Exodus 34:29-35 Moses' transformation

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Chris Strickland: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Removing the veil Luke 9:28-43 The Transfiguration Hebrew Bible: Exodus 34:29-35 Moses' transformation

SHOW NOTES VITW with Cheryl Kerr: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Resurrection of the dead, part 2 Gospel Reading: Luke 6:27-38 Sermon on the Plain Part 2 Second Reading: Genesis 45:3-11, 15 Joseph forgives his brothers

A conversation with Lisa Sharon Harper, speaker, writer, activist, artist, and Founder of Freedom Road about her new book: Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World--and How to Repair It All Also by Lisa Sharon Harper The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Me Made Right and more!

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Susan Presley and Jimmy Ray:1 Corinthians 15:12-20 The Resurrection of the dead Gospel Reading: Luke 6:17-26 The blessings and woes Second Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-10 Trust in the Lord

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Mason Parks: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Paul testifies to the Resurrection Gospel Reading: Luke 5:1-11 Miraculous Catch Second Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 The Calling of Isaiah

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with Sarah Renfro: 1 Corinthians 13 The Love Hymn Gospel Reading: Luke 4:22-30 Response to Jesus' Sermon Second Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10 The Calling of Jeremiah

A conversation with Rev. Katey Zeh, minister and CEO of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice about her new book: A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement Also by Rev. Zeh: Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today's Revolution

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Luke 4:14-21 Jesus' first sermon Second Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

NOTES AND COMMENTARY VITW with John DeMuth: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Gospel Reading: John 2:1-11 Wedding in Cana First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 I won't keep Silent

TAP HERE FOR NOTES AND COMMENTARY Acts 8:14-17 with Voice in the Wilderness Krista Zimmerman Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 John Baptizes Jesus Isaiah 43:1-7 God redeems Israel

TAP HERE FOR NOTES AND COMMENTARY Acts 8:14-17 with Voice in the Wilderness Krista Zimmerman Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 John Baptizes Jesus Isaiah 43:1-7 God redeems Israel

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Matthew 2:1-12 Isaiah 60:1-6

NOTES AND COMMENTARY John 1:1-18 The Word Became Flesh Jeremiah 31:7-14

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Colossians 3:12-17 with Karla Seyb-Stockton on Luke 2:41-52 Jesus visits the Temple 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26

A conversation with Dr. Regina Shands Stoltzfus activist, author, and professor of peace, justice, and conflict studies at Goshen College, about her new book: Been in the Struggle: Pursuing an Anti-Racist Spirituality. Dr. Shands Stoltzfus' other books: Set Free: A Journey Toward Solidarity Against Racism Resist, Organize, Transform: An Introduction to Non-Violence and Activism

Click here for Notes Luke 2:1-20 Isaiah 9:1-7 Sponsor: Opening Music: Misirlou, One Man 90 Instruments by Joe Penna/MysteryGuitarMan at MIM Closing Song by Bryan Odeen

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Hebrews 10:5-10 with Stephen Fearing Luke 1:39-56 - Mary Visits Elizabeth + Magnificat Micah 5:2-5 Oh Little Town of Bethlehem

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Philippians 4:4-7 with Melissa Myers Luke 3:7-18 - What up Snakes and Vipers? Zephaniah 3:14-20 Rejoice Israel- Judgment has passed

A Conversation with Walter Brueggemann, Old testament Scholar, Speaker, Writer, and UCC Pastor walterbrueggemann.com Devotions for Advent: Celebrating Abundance

Study notes are available for all four texts. In this episode we discuss, in order: Voice in the Wilderness: Philippians 1:3-11 Paul's thanksgiving with Renee Roederer Luke 3:1-6 Setting the stage with John the Baptist Luke 1:68-79 Zechariah's Song

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 with Diann Bailey Gospel Reading: Luke 21:25-36 Be Alert! Second Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Special musical guest: My Anchor Holds

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode, we cover the following texts in this order: Second Reading: Revelation 1:4-8 with Bryan Odeen Gospel Reading: John 18:33-37 - King of the Jews Psalm Nugget: Psalm 132 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan First Reading: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 David's "Last Words"

A conversation with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis activist, preacher, public theologian, and author, about her new book: Fierce Love: A Bold Path to Ferocious Courage and Rule-Breaking Kindness That Can Heal the World Find more of Rev. Dr. Lewis's great work at: Other Books jacquijlewis.com Facebook Twitter: @RevJacquiLewis

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode we will cover the texts in this order: Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25 with Jeff Nelson Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-8 - Little Apocalypse Psalm Nugget: Psalm 16 First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 - God Answers Hannah

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode we talk about, in order: Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28 Christ's One Sacrifice for All with Nicole Cox Gospel Reading: Mark 12:38-44 - Widow's Mite First Reading: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 - the conclusion of Ruth Psalm Nugget: Psalm 127

NOTES AND COMMENTARY In this episode we talk about, in order: Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28 Christ's One Sacrifice for All with Nicole Cox Gospel Reading: Mark 12:38-44 - Widow's Mite First Reading: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 - the conclusion of Ruth Psalm Nugget: Psalm 127

NOTES AND COMMENTARY This episode comes with a trigger warning. Our conversation about the reading from Ruth includes discussion about sex trafficking and violence. Today we will discuss the RCL readings in this order: Voice: Hebrews 9:11-14 with Chris Strickland Gospel Reading: Mark 12:28-34 The Greatest Commandment Psalm Nugget: Psalm 146 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: Ruth 1:1-18

NOTES AND COMMENTARY We discuss the RCL texts in this order: Second Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28 with Cheryl Kerr Gospel Reading: Mark 10:46-52 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus Psalm Nugget: Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) First Reading: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Job's Answer

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Hebrews 5:1-10 Jesus the High Priest with Max Hazell Gospel Reading: Mark 10:35-45 - Not to Be Served but to Serve Psalm Nugget: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35 Second Reading: Job 38:1-7, (34-41) - God's Answer

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Order of discussions in the episode: Second Reading: Hebrews 4:12-16 Naked Before God with Renee Roederer Gospel: Mark 10:17-31 The Rich and the Kingdom of God Psalm 22 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Lament to God

A conversation with Sarah Augustine, the cofounder and co-chair of the Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Coalition and executive director of the Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima and Kittitas Counties about her new book: The Land Is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Find more of Sarah Augustine's great work at dofdmenno.org

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 with Sarah Renfro Gospel Reading: Mark 10:2-16 Divorce & Children First Reading: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Psalm 124 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

With special guest Will Ed Green! NOTES AND COMMENTARY First Reading: James 5:13-20 Gospel Reading: Mark 9:38-50 Second Reading: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22 Psalm 124 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

Notes and Commentary Live from the 2021 Wild Goose Festival with special guests Molly Baskette and Aaron James Mark 9:30-37 Proverbs 31:10-31 James 3:13 - 4:3, 7-8a Psalm 1 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (Psalmimmersion.com, @pomopsalmist, Patreon) Sponsor: Opening Music: "Misirlou" by Dick Dale and the Del Tones used with permission Closing Song by Bryan Odeen

A conversation with The Rev. Dr. Wil C. Gafney, author, Episcopal priest and The Right Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School about her newest books: A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church, Year A and A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church, W (which is a stand alone volume). Find more of Rev. Dr. Gafney's great work at: Other Books wilgafney.com Facebook Twitter: @WilGafney

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Mark 8:27-38 Who do you say that I am? Psalter: Psalm 19 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading: Proverbs 1:20-33 Woman wisdom shouts

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading: Mark 7:24-37 The Syrophoenician Woman Second Reading: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Psalm 125

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: James 1:17-27 Just Do It! with Karla Seyb Stockton Gospel Reading: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Jesus calls out hypocrisy Second Reading: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 45 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

NOTES AND COMMENTARY First Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 The armor of God with Mason Parks Gospel Reading: John 6:59-69 Jesus is harsh Second Reading: 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Dedication of the Temple Psalm 84 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Ephesians 5:15-20 Live Wisely with Melissa Meyers Gospel Reading: John 6:51-58 - Jesus Cannibals! Second Reading: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Asks for wisdom Psalm 111 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: Ephesians 4:25 - 5:2 with Diann Bailey Gospel Reading: John 6:35, 41-51 - I am the Bread of Life...still First Reading: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 death of Absolam Psalm 130 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

Notes and Commentary Gospel Reading: John 6:24-35 Bread of Life - Part 1 Psalm 51:1-12 with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Second Reading:2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:15