Biblical Studies

  • Mark 10:(32–34) 35–45

    Mark 10:(32–34) 35–45 is appointed for Lent 5, Series B. The Christian identity and life (loving and serving one another) is shaped by the one…

  • Mark 10:2-16

    Mark 10:2-16 is appointed for Proper 22, Series B. Jesus teaches about the permanence of marriage and the helplessness of those who receive the Kingdom…

  • Mark 12:38-44

    Mark 12:38-44 is appointed for Proper 27, Series B. The standards of God are different than the standards of men. Those who are unimportant to…

  • Mark 13:24-31

    Mark 13:24-37 is appointed for Proper 29, Series B. Dr. Okamoto discusses Mark 13:24-31. The destruction of Jerusalem will be expected, but the Second Coming…

  • Mark 16:1-8

    Mark 16:1-8 is appointed for Easter Sunday, Series B. The people of God face suffering and failure, but Jesus endures and succeeds. Jesus keeps His…

  • Matthew 17:1-9

    Matthew 17:1-9 is appointed for Transfiguration Sunday, Series A. Dr. Gibbs points out that the Transfiguration tells us things about Jesus.

  • Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

    Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 for Proper 11 from year A is the Parable of the Weeds and how those who have ears should listen before the…

  • Matthew 5:33-48

    Dr. Gibbs discusses that we are to respond to God by sharing his gifts with the world.

  • Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

    Dr. Gibbs discusses the reign of God found in the Parable of the Sower, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.