At Home with the Lectionary

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Last Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 29: Christ the King, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 & Psalm 132:1-13 (14-19) or Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 & Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4b-8, and John 18:33-37.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 29, Christ the KingThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video on Jesus the Royal Priest1:46 Collect2:25 Beginning of discussion7:24 Psalm 132:1-13 (14-19)11:36 2 Samuel 23:1-725:55 John 18:33-3744:10 Revelation 1:4b-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.

Send us a textWelcome to Season 2 of the podcast! Season 1 included the three-year cycle of the assigned lectionary readings using the Revised Common Lectionary. Season 2 will begin with Year C, The First Sunday of Advent, and we plan to discuss the readings according to the 2019 ACNA BCP lectionary. Thank you so much for joining us, and we look forward to conversation At Home With the Lectionary.  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.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 28, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 & 1 Samuel 2:1-10 or Daniel 12:1-3 & Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-25, and Mark 13:1-8.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 28The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of 1 Samuel--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark1:47 Collect2:23 Beginning of discussion5:08 1 Samuel 1:4-2029:28  1 Samuel 2:1-1040:51  Hebrews 10:11-2554:35 Mark 13:1-8 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.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 27, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 & Psalm 127 or 1 Kings 17:8-16 & Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28, and Mark 12:38-44.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 27The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Ruth--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark1:46 Collect2:26 Beginning of discussion6:21 Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 34:21 Psalm 12741:34  Hebrews 9:24-2851:57 Mark 12:38-44 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.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 26, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Ruth 1:1-18 & Psalm 146 or Deuteronomy 6:1-9 & Psalm 119:1-8; Hebrews 9:11-14, and Mark 12:28-34.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 26The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Ruth--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark2:46 Collect3:23 beginning of discussion7:10 Ruth 1:1-18 25:38 Psalm 14633:55  Hebrews 9:11-1446:34 Mark 12:28-34 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.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 25, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Job 42:1-6, 10-17  & Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) or Jeremiah 31:7-9 & Psalm 126; Hebrews 7:23-28, and Mark 10:46-52.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 25The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Job--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark1:57 Collect2:28 Beginning of Discussion5:55 Job 42:1-6, 10-1724:21 Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22)36:42 Hebrews 7:23-2846:10 Mark 10:46-52 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.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 24, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Job 38:1-7, (34-41) & Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b or Isaiah 53:4-12 & Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10, and Mark 10:35-45.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 24The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Job--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark1:50 Collect2:22 Beginning of Discussion 6:59 Job 38:1-7, (34-41)32:07 Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b34:17  Hebrews 5:1-1047:29 Mark 10:35-45 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.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 23, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 & Psalm 22:1-15 or Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 & Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:12-16, and Mark 10:17-31.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 23The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Job--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark2:42 Collect3:10 Job 23:1-9, 16-175:01 Psalm 22:1-156:47  Hebrews 4:12-167:51 Mark 10:17-3110:10 Beginning of remixed episode14:30 Mark discussion30:05 Hebrews discussion46:50 Psalm discussion56:26 Job discussion 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.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 22, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 & Psalm 26 or Genesis 2:18-24 & Psalm 8; Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12, and Mark 10:2-16.This is a remix of our very first episodes of this podcast from fall 2021.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 22The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Job--Bible Project's video overview of Hebrews--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark2:51 Collect3:37 Job 1:1; 2:1-105:24 Psalm 266:29  Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-128:32 Mark 10:2-1610:03 Beginning of remixed episode21:30 Job discussion37:16 Psalm discussion58:52 Mark discussion1:21:47 Hebrews discussion 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.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 21, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 & Psalm 124 or Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 & Psalm 19:7-14; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50.They discuss the book of Esther, David's metaphors, James' exhortation to prayer, and Jesus' warnings. Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 21The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Esther--Bible Project's video overview of James--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark1:17 Collect1:59 Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-2218:03 Psalm 12426:02  James 5:13-2039:19 Mark 9:38-50 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.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 20, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1; James 3:13-4:8a; Mark 9:30-37.They discuss Proverbs 31's Woman of Valor, Psalm 1's walking in the company of scoffers, James' words about wisdom & humility, and Jesus' teaching on servant-leadership and welcoming children.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 20Bible Project's video on Solomon's wisdomThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Proverbs--Bible Project's video overview of James--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark--Bible Project's video on reading biblical poetry0:58 Collect1:26 Proverbs 31:10-3128:14 Psalm 137:29  James 3:13-4:8a47:16 Mark 9:30-37 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.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 19, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Proverbs 1:20-33 & Psalm 19 or Isaiah 50:4-9a & Psalm 116:1-8; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38.They discuss Lady Wisdom's rebuke of folly, the life-giving Law of the Lord, James' practical and vivid observations about the tongue, and Jesus' way of the cross.Notes:The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by: John Mark Comer--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 19Bible Project's video on Solomon's wisdomThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Proverbs--Bible Project's video overview of James--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark--Bible Project's video on reading biblical poetry5:12 Collect5:48 Proverbs 1:20-33 22:34 Psalm 1936:40  James 3:1-1251:09 Mark 8:27-38 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.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 18, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 & Psalm 125; Isaiah 35:4-7a & Psalm 146; James 2:1-17; Mark 7:24-37. They consider the biblical theme of rich and poor as found in the Proverbs and James' instruction to the early church as well as Jesus' healing of the Syrophoenician woman's daughter and of the the man who could not hear or speak. Notes:--Beth Moore's Bible Study: James - Mercy Triumphs--Beth Moore's Bible Study: Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent--The Locust Effect, by: Gary Haugen--The Anti-Greed Gospel, by: Malcolm Foley--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 18Bible Project's video on Solomon's wisdomThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Proverbs--Bible Project's video overview of James--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark--Bible Project's video on reading biblical poetry0:33 Collect1:35 Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-2316:00 Psalm 12522:24  James 2:1-1738:20 Mark 7:24-37 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.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 17, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 & Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 or Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 & Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.They discuss approaches to interpreting Song of Solomon & Psalm 45, James' metaphor of a mirror & exhortation regarding "true religion" and Jesus' words regarding external purification and inner defilement.Notes:--Beth Moore's Bible Study: James - Mercy Triumphs--Dr. Laura Robinson's Substack--Hinds Feet on High Places, by: Hannah Hurnard--Come Away My Beloved, by: Frances J. Roberts--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 17Bible Project's video on Solomon's wisdomThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of Song of Songs--Bible Project's video overview of James--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Mark--Bible Project's video on reading biblical poetry1:20 Collect1:59 Song of Solomon 2:8-13 17:59 Psalm 45:1-2, 7-1024:39  James 1:17-2744:23 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 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.

Send us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the Proper 16, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Kings 8:1,6,10-11,22-30,41-43 & Psalm 84 or Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 & Psalm 34:15-22; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69.They discuss Solomon's prayer for the temple and the Psalmist's song about God's house, Paul's allusions in Ephesians 6, and Jesus' teaching on the Bread of Life.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 16Bible Project's video on Solomon's wisdomThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of 1 Kings--Bible Project's video overview of Ephesians--Bible Project's CLASS ON EPHESIANS!--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of JohnBooks others recommended re: Sirach and John 6:Judaism Before Jesus: The Events & Ideas That Shaped the New Testament WorldThe New Testament and the People of God, by: NT Wright2:03 Collect2:36 1 Kings 8:1,6,10-11,22-30,41-43  20:23 Psalm 8428:15  Ephesians 6:10-2048:18 John 6:56-69 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.

Send us a textIn this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 15, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 & Psalm 111 or Proverbs 9:1-6 & Psalm 34:9-14; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58.We discuss Solomon's request for wisdom, the reliability of the Lord's ways, Paul's instructions to live wisely, and Jesus' promise that He is the bread of life. Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 15Bible Project's video on Solomon's wisdomThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of 1 Kings--Bible Project's video overview of Ephesians--Bible Project's CLASS ON EPHESIANS!--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of John2:38 Collect3:21  1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 & Psalm 11118:14 Psalm 11124:14  Ephesians 5:15-2038:01 John 6:51-58 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.

Send us a textIn this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 14, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 & Psalm 130 or 1 Kings 19:4-8 & Psalm 34:1-8; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51.We discuss Absalom's death, David's grief, & the storytelling of the books of Samuel, the kind of waiting-for-morning-hope in the Psalm, Paul's instructions about speaking and behaving as God's children and members of one body, and Jesus' statement, "I AM the Bread of Life." Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 14The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel--Bible Project's video overview of Ephesians--Bible Project's CLASS ON EPHESIANS!--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of John0:43 Collect1:14  2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 & Psalm 13016:38 1 Kings 19:4-8 & Psalm 34:1-825:23  Ephesians 4:25-5:238:39 John 6:35, 41-51 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.

Send us a textIn this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 13, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13 & Psalm 51:1-13 or Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 & Psalm 78:23-29, Ephesians 4:1-16 & John 6:24-35.We discuss Nathan's prophetic rebuke of David & David's Psalm of contrite repentance, Paul's description of the unity & maturity to which we are called collectively in Christ & Jesus' instruction to do the work of believing & announcement that He is the Bread of Life. Notes:--Dorothy Sayers' essay "Creed or Chaos?"--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 13The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel--Bible Project's video overview of Ephesians--Bible Project's CLASS ON EPHESIANS!--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of John1:07 Collect1:32  2 Samuel 11:26-12:1323:24 Psalm 51:1-1332:42  Ephesians 4:1-1644:41  John 6:24-35 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.

Send us a textIn this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 12, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 & Psalm 14 or 2 Kings 4:42-44 & Psalm 145:10-19; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21.We discuss David's attack on Bathsheba & Uriah, the depiction of folly, sin & oppression in the Psalm, the rich layers of Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3, and Jesus' humble care for people as He rejects kingship.  Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 12The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel--Bible Project's video overview of Ephesians--Bible Project's CLASS ON EPHESIANS!1:04 Collect1:51  2 Samuel 11:1-1519:46 Psalm 1430:04  Ephesians 3:14-2142:58  John 6:1-21 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.

Send us a textIn this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 11, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a & Psalm 89:20-37 or Jeremiah 23:1-6 & Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.We discuss David's desire to build the Lord a house of cedar, the imagery of the people of God as a spiritual house in Ephesians, and Jesus' healing work of all who were brought to Him.Notes:--"Finding the Will of God: A Pagan Notion?", by: Dr. Bruce Waltke--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 11The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel--Bible Project's video overview of Ephesians--Bible Project's CLASS ON EPHESIANS!--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus2:30 Collect3:10  2 Samuel 7:1-14a24:09 Psalm 89:20-3733:05  Ephesians 2:11-2243:48  Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 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.