In this episode, we consider the readings for the Day of Pentecost (or Whitsunday), Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:25-37; Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

We tackle all the reading choices for Pentecost! We consider Paul's iconic words about the world, ourselves & the Spirit groaning in sorrow while waiting in hope, resurrection breath alighting on the Valley of the Dry Bones, the Psalmist's playful wonder at God's creation, the events of Pentecost Day, and Jesus' teaching on the promised Advocate.

Notes:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collect for Whit-Sunday
--Trailer for 2010 documentary "Babies"

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of Acts
--Bible Project's video overview of Pentecost
--Bible Project's video overview of Joel
--Bible Project podcast episode on Israel's feasts
--Bible Project podcast episode on the Seven Festivals

9:01 Collect
10:41 Romans 8:22-27
21:57 Ezekiel 37:1-14
34:18 Psalm 104:25-37
46:25 Acts 2:1-21
55:44 John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

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 seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19.

We consider the apostles' selection of Matthias, the Psalmist's contrast between the deeply rooted tree and the chaff, John's words about eternal life, and Jesus' high priestly prayer.

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

Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understanding of Jesus' Death, by: Andrew Remington Rillera

7:24 Collect
8:03 Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
24:56 Psalm 1
33:02 1 John 5:9-13
42:45 John 17:6-19

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 sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17.

We consider the Gentile converts receiving the Holy Spirit, John's teaching on the church family trait of love, and Jesus' teaching on love as laying down one's life for another.

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

Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understanding of Jesus' Death, by: Andrew Remington Rillera

Chasing Vines, by: Beth Moore

2:15 Collect
2:49 Acts 10:44-48
21:18 Psalm 98
29:39 1 John 5:1-6
44:04 John 15:9-17

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 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 Acts

Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understanding of Jesus' Death, by: Andrew Remington Rillera

Too Loud a Solitude, by: Bohumil Hrabal

Chasing Vines, by: Beth Moore

4:55Collect
5:31 Acts 8:26-40
33:03 Psalm 22:24-30
37:21 1 John 4:7-21
53:06 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 sin

3:43 Collect
4:10 Acts 4:5-12
21:39 Psalm 23
31:09 1 John 3:16-24
38:28 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 Rutledge

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 sin

1:36 Collect
2:07 Acts 3:12-19
22:06 Psalm 4
31:47 1 John 3:1-7
46:04 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 Rutledge

Notes:
--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 John

10:23 Collect
10:52 Acts 4:32-35
27:28 Psalm 133
35:38 1 John 1:1-2:2
47:22 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.

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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.