Weekly Lectionary Scripture
Each week we explore a scripture passage based on the lectionary.
- Exploring the Scripture The beginning of the passage reads like Paul is a frustrated leader. He is writing to the Christian community in Corinth, which is having a hard time being a community. About twenty years have passed since the crucifixion of…
- Exploring the Scripture Although today’s lection is short, it opens the door to many considerations about the gospel and mission of Jesus Christ. We will discuss two of those. The first grows from an exploration of this passage’s setting. It tells…
- Exploring the Scripture Today is the second Sunday of Christmas. For many, Christmas has been put away. The decorations are down, and the Nativity scene carefully wrapped and safely tucked into storage to wait for next year. Is that the only thing…
- Exploring the Scripture In this passage Jesus is a 12 year old. He is coming into an age of responsibility and accountability. As we read, we sense the tension that accompanies the learning curve on this journey. It is the festival of the Passover—a…
- Exploring the Scripture After the angel Gabriel tells Mary she has been selected by God to be the mother of Jesus, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. This passage describes the patience and faith present in that community long ago and is read in…
- Exploring the Scripture On the third Sunday of Advent, we sing upbeat hymns with images of the coming triumph in the incarnation of God’s love among us. Advent reminds us to recognize this miracle of divine love freely shared with us. For many…
- Exploring the Scripture The warmth of friendship in sacred community is obvious throughout Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi. The verses in this introduction express gratitude and affection for the community. It is the longest introduction of…
- Exploring the Scripture A central message in Paul’s letter to the new church community in Thessalonica is to encourage people. He counsels them to deepen their love for one another as they grow in faith and prepare for Christ’s return. The preacher…
- Exploring the Scripture The Christian calendar is ending. Next week a new Christian year begins with the Advent Season, directing our attention once again to Christ’s coming 2,000 years ago, in the present age, and in the future. In expectation, on…
- Exploring the Scripture Today ends the examination of Christ as the Eternal High Priest. We have come to understand he gave his life once and for all time, for all people. For those following the Hebrews lectionary path the last few Sundays, today…