Sermon Brainwave 1098: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 23, 2026
Sermon Brainwave Podcast • Post date: August 9, 2026
Who do you say that I am? Jesus asks Peter this question in Matthew 16, and it still challenges preachers today.
Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Cody Sanders unpack Peter's confession and explore what testimony means for the pulpit. The hosts debate the ambiguous "rock" in Jesus's response and connect it to public confession. They turn to Exodus 1 and celebrate the disobedient women who save Moses' life. Shiphrah and Puah's story sparks a conversation about how theologians across history have judged their lie to Pharaoh. The team also discusses Psalm 138 as a formational prayer and Romans 12's call to live sacrificially. Listen now for rich material on testimony, courage, and resistance, and subscribe for weekly lectionary insights.Associated Commentaries
First Reading
Commentary on Isaiah 51:1-6
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on Exodus 1:8—2:10
Psalm
Commentary on Psalm 138
Second Reading
Commentary on Romans 12:1-8
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