Lectionary at Lunch

  • John 8:31-36

    John 8:31-36 is appointed for Reformation Day. If we are defined by sin, we are a slave to sin. Jesus sets us free if we…

  • John 8:31-36

    John 8:31-36 is appointed for Reformation Day. Jesus’ heavenly person and purpose are disguised in the earthly. We abide with Jesus in the midst of…

  • John 8:31-36

    John 8:31-36 is appointed for Reformation Day. The Truth is revealed in Jesus Christ, the Word. The Truth goes out through the preaching of God’s…

  • John 8:31-36

    John 8:31-36 is appointed for Reformation Day. The themes of Truth (Jesus Christ) and Freedom (being saved) are religious, not political. By faith in the…

  • John 8:48-59

    John 8:48-59 is appointed for Trinity Sunday, Series C. The preexistence of Jesus ties Him to the Father. The Word that Jesus brings to us…

  • John 9:1-41

    John 9:1-41 is appointed for Lent 4, Series A. The blind man represents humanity. He is helpless, but Jesus seeks him out. He is rejected,…

  • John 10:1-10_1

    John 10:1-10 is appointed for Easter 4, Series A. Jesus is the Door or the Gate, through which we come in and go out. He…

  • John 10:1-10_1a

    John 10:1-10 is appointed for Easter 4, Series A. Jesus moves from the image of the Door to the Shepherd. By laying down His life…

  • John 10:11-18_1

    John 10:11-18 is appointed for Easter 4, Series B. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus protects the helpless sheep from their enemies. He saves us from…