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This is the podcast for John 10:1-18, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Feb. 14, 2018, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Karoline Lewis. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn.

Working Preacher’s Lenten Series this year focuses on the “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John for the sake of intentional reflection on and proclamation of God becoming flesh. Let me say that again (...)

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Second Sunday after Epiphany (Jan. 14, 2018): (Gospel) John 1:43-51; (1st Reading) 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; (2nd Reading) 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. Recorded at Luther Seminary, (...)

This is the podcast for John 2:1-11, the Narrative Lectionary reading for Jan. 14, 2018, featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Craig Koester, and Karoline Lewis. Podcast recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn.

Recently I was asked to speak in a church in the bluegrass area of central Kentucky on two related topics: “Creation Care and Kilowatt Hours” — a theology of earth care in general, and more (...)

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Christmas Day – Proper III (Dec. 25, 2017): (Gospel) John 1:1-14; (1st Reading) Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; (2nd Reading) Hebrews 1:1-4, [5-12]. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, (...)

In the first article of this two-part series, the author discussed the apocalyptic tenor of the Gospel according to Mark and urged preachers to preach Mark in a similar voice. Mark urges Christ-followers to perceive (...)

Just in time. The Gospel according to Mark is about to arrive. Perhaps, like me, you’re wondering how Mark will sound in the upcoming lectionary year. Mark’s apocalyptic tenor Mark has something to say. To (...)

The Bible’s sensitivity not only to the natural world but to economic justice for the lowly is truly remarkable, given Scripture’s origins during the influence of great empires that stretched across the near east. Judah’s (...)

Listen to the accompanying podcast for this sermon series. The podcast covers each of the eight sessions. In perhaps his most famous sermon, Martin Luther said, “I simply taught, preached and wrote God’s Word; otherwise (...)