Lectionary at Lunch

  • Matthew 23:1-12

    Matthew 23:1-12 is appointed for Pentecost 20. Jesus tells the Pharisees that they are missing what the Law of Moses is trying to communicate to…

  • Matthew 11:2-15

    Dr. Gibbs discusses the eschatology in Matthew 11:2-15 and did John the Baptist understand what Jesus was about.

  • Matthew 21:33-46

    Matthew 21:33-46 is appointed for Proper 22, Series A. The Parable of the Wicked Tenants is about salvation history. God cares for His vineyard, through…

  • Matthew 2:13-23

    Matthew 2:13-23 is appointed for the Christmas, Series A. Jesus is saved from Herod’s wrath when Jesus is taken from Bethlehem to Egypt.

  • 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.