Weekly Lectionary Scripture
Each week we explore a scripture passage based on the lectionary.
- Exploring the Scripture Paul is concerned. Some Christian Gentiles in Corinth have continued historic practices of idol worship, despite their declared Christian discipleship. They argue it is part of their culture, their civic duty. They see no harm…
- Exploring the Scripture Paul begins with the words “join in” (v. 17) to invite the Philippians to form a community that mirrors those living Christ’s example. He highlights the importance of a communal approach over individualism. Within their…
- Exploring the Scripture These few sentences in today’s lection are a fitting way to start the season of Lent. For Christians, this is the time we are called to reflect deeply on our life’s practices and how those practices affect the gospel promise…
- Exploring the Scripture 2 Corinthians is a canonized letter Paul wrote to the Corinthian saints. It is, however, a collection of writings from several letters he wrote to this community, many of which have not survived. Paul starts this part of his…
- Exploring the Scripture We find ourselves at the end of the first letter to the Corinthians amid Paul’s arguments on the nature of the resurrection. Within the community, there is confusion about the physicality of the resurrection. A perspective…
- Exploring the Scripture In this passage, Paul writes the church in Corinth. He defends Christ’s resurrection and its meaning to a congregation of new Christians. Why is Paul teaching and proclaiming the resurrection to this new church of Christians…
- Exploring the Scripture This story of Jesus calling his disciples appears later in Luke’s Gospel than the other Gospels. The setting is the Sea of Galilee which Luke calls the lake of Gennesaret. It parallels two stories in Mark: Mark 1:16–20, the…
- Exploring the Scripture Our congregational identity often is shaped by what we do well. There was a crisis among the disciples in Corinth. Community members were looking for recognition, status, or even control and power, based on their spiritual…
- Exploring the Scripture The time between Epiphany and Lent is a season of illumination. It is when we begin to see God’s love for all people revealed to us in new and deeper ways. Paul’s letter clarifies God’s love and concern for the community. The…
- 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…