The readings for the fifth Sunday after Pentecost are taken from Leviticus 18:1-5, 19:9-18; Colossians 1:1-14; and Luke 10:25-37. The word “love” is at the center of all three lessons. The love of God was evident in Jesus and the tide that Jesus’ resurrection set in motion keeps rising and coming inland. God IS love, … Continue reading Sunday Summary: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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Podcast: The Christian in Society
As the student questions series continues, I’m talking through ideas for conversation inspired from a text we use in Core Theology class at Concordia University-Irvine–Called to Believe by Steven Mueller. In this episode we begin looking at chapter 14, the Christian in Society. Some thought prompts for discussion: What does it take to love and serve … Continue reading Podcast: The Christian in Society
Podcast: The church
As the student questions series continues, I’m talking through ideas for conversation inspired from a text we use in Core Theology class at Concordia University-Irvine–Called to Believe by Steven Mueller. In this episode we begin looking at chapter 13, the church. Some thought prompts for discussion: There is no such thing as a green pyramid and … Continue reading Podcast: The church
Sunday Summary: Fourth Sunday after Trinity
The readings for the fourth Sunday after Trinity are taken from Isaiah 66:10-14; Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18; and Luke 10:1-20. At the end of a very long book, Isaiah explains that Jerusalem will have gladness and joy because God extends to her peace like a river. God will comfort His people the way a mother comforts her child. At … Continue reading Sunday Summary: Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Podcast: Means of Grace, part 3
As the student questions series continues, I’m talking through ideas for conversation inspired from a text we use in Core Theology class at Concordia University-Irvine–Called to Believe by Steven Mueller. In this episode we continue with chapter 12, which discusses the means of grace. Some thought prompts for discussion: Neither closed nor open communion are consistent … Continue reading Podcast: Means of Grace, part 3
Lesson Summary: Third Sunday after Trinity
The readings for the third Sunday after Trinity are taken from 1 Kings 19:9-21; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; and Luke 9:51-62. Eastertide is still rising and the breath/wind/Spirit of God from Pentecost is still moving God’s people through their course of life in this world. Today’s lessons compare Jesus’ last trek to Jerusalem, Paul’s counsel on … Continue reading Lesson Summary: Third Sunday after Trinity
Podcast: Means of Grace, part 2
As the student questions series continues, I’m talking through ideas for conversation inspired from a text we use in Core Theology class at Concordia University-Irvine–Called to Believe by Steven Mueller. In this episode we continue with chapter 12, which discusses the means of grace. Some thought prompts for discussion: I've heard it said, "We baptize babies … Continue reading Podcast: Means of Grace, part 2
Podcast: Means of Grace, part 1
As the student questions series continues, I’m talking through ideas for conversation inspired from a text we use in Core Theology class at Concordia University-Irvine–Called to Believe by Steven Mueller. In this episode we turn to chapter 12, which discusses the means of grace. What are the means of grace? And how do we respond to … Continue reading Podcast: Means of Grace, part 1
Sunday Summary: Second Sunday after Pentecost
The readings for the second Sunday after Pentecost are taken from Isaiah 65:1-9, Galatians 3:23—4:7, and Luke 8:26-39. The lesson from Isaiah carries forward what Pentecost confirmed: God loves and has redeemed all people of every time and place. The prophet contrasts “foreigners” who sought and found God with the people who claimed to be God’s people because … Continue reading Sunday Summary: Second Sunday after Pentecost
Podcast: Sanctification, part 3
As the student questions series continues, I’m talking through ideas for conversation inspired from a text we use in Core Theology class at Concordia University-Irvine–Called to Believe by Steven Mueller. In this episode we continue looking at chapter 11, which discusses sanctification. Some thought prompts based on this chapter: In God's creation, the way is the … Continue reading Podcast: Sanctification, part 3