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Discussion on texts for Ordinary 23 (Sept. 7, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 18:15-20; (1st Reading) Ezekiel 33:7-11; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 119:33-40; (2nd Reading) Romans 13:8-14.
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First Reading
Commentary on Ezekiel 33:7-11
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on Exodus 12:1-14
Second Reading
Commentary on Romans 13:8-14
Join Profs. Cameron Howard, Craig Koester and Kathryn Schifferdecker for "I Love to Tell the Story," a conversation on Year 1 of the narrative lectionary. This podcast covers the reading for Sept. 7, 2014: Genesis 6:16-22; 9:8-15. Accompanying reading: Matthew 8:24-27.
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Narrative Lectionary
Commentary on Genesis 6:16-22; 9:8-15
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Discussion on texts for Ordinary 22 (Aug. 31, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 16:21-28; (1st Reading) Jeremiah 15:15-21; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 26:1-8; (2nd Reading) Romans 12:9-21.
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First Reading
Commentary on Jeremiah 15:15-21
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on Exodus 3:1-15
Second Reading
Commentary on Romans 12:9-21
Discussion on texts for Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 21) (Aug. 24, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 16:13-20; (1st Reading) Isaiah 51:1-6; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Exodus 1:8-2:10; Psalm 138:1-8; (2nd Reading) Romans 12:1-8. The end of this podcast contains a farewell to David Lose as he leaves to become president of Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis and Matt Skinner will continue to provide Sermon Brainwave podcasts on a weekly basis.
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Associated Commentary
First Reading
Commentary on Isaiah 51:1-6
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on Exodus 1:8—2:10
Second Reading
Commentary on Romans 12:1-8
Discussion on texts for Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 20) (Aug. 17, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28; (1st Reading) Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 67:1-7; (2nd Reading) Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32.
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Associated Commentary
First Reading
Commentary on Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on Genesis 45:1-15
Second Reading
Commentary on Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Discussion on texts for Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 19) (Aug. 10, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 14:22-33; (1st Reading) 1 Kings 19:9-18; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Psalm 85:8-13; (2nd Reading) Romans 10:5-15.
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Associated Commentary
First Reading
Commentary on 1 Kings 19:9-18
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
Second Reading
Commentary on Romans 10:5-15
Discussion on texts for Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 18) (Aug. 3, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 14:13-21; (1st Reading) Isaiah 55:1-5; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21; (2nd Reading) Romans 9:1-5.
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Associated Commentary
First Reading
Commentary on Isaiah 55:1-5
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on Genesis 32:22-31
Second Reading
Commentary on Romans 9:1-5
Join Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Kathryn Schifferdecker for "I Love to Tell the Story," a conversation on Year 4 of the narrative lectionary. This podcast covers the summer preaching series on Ruth, August 10-31, 2014.
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Narrative Lectionary
Commentary on Ruth 1:1—4:22
Discussion on texts for Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 17) (July 27, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52; (1st Reading) 1 Kings 3:5-12; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Genesis 29:15-28; Psalm 119:129-136; (2nd Reading) Romans 8:26-39.
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Associated Commentary
First Reading
Commentary on 1 Kings 3:5-12
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on Genesis 29:15-28
Second Reading
Commentary on Romans 8:26-39
Discussion on texts for Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 16) (July 20, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43; (1st Reading) Isaiah 44:6-8; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 86:11-17; (2nd Reading) Romans 8:12-25.
Podcasters
Associated Commentary
First Reading
Commentary on Isaiah 44:6-8
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on Genesis 28:10-19a
Second Reading
Commentary on Romans 8:12-25

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