Biblical Studies

  • Matthew 20:1-16

    Matthew 20:1-16 is appointed for Pre Lent. Dr. Gibbs explains the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

  • Matthew 5:1-12

    Matthew 5:1-12 is appointed for All Saints Day. The first and last Beatitudes are present; the rest are eschatological. The Beatitudes are blessings of the…

  • Mark 1:14-20_1a

    Mark 1:14-20 is appointed for Epiphany 3, Series B. Hearing leads to following. Having been called to repentance and faith, we now proclaim the Kingdom…

  • Mark 9:38-50 1

    Mark 9:38-50 is appointed for Proper 21, Series B. The important thing is that the message of the Gospel go out. All will be judged…

  • Mark 10:17-21 (28-30)

    Mark 10:17-22 is appointed for Proper 23, Series B. Mark 10:23-31 is appointed for Proper 24, Series B. Dr. Voelz translates Mark 10:17-27.

  • Mark 1:14-20_1

    Mark 1:14-20 is appointed for Epiphany 3, Series B. In the calling of the first disciples, the active reign and rule of God was present…

  • Mark 4:35-41

    Mark 4:35-41 is appointed for Proper 7, Series B. When Jesus calms the storm, we see a great storm, a great calm, and a great…

  • Mark 9:30-37_1

    Mark 9:30-37 is appointed for Proper 20, Series B. The disciples did not understand Jesus or the nature of the Kingdom of God, especially Christ’s…

  • Mark 10:46-52

    Mark 10:46-52 is appointed for Proper 25, Series B. The physical healing of Bartimaeus is linked to the eternal eschatological salvation and the renewal of…