All posts filed under: Old Testament

did not yet know – a reflection on 1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20)

January 4, 2012
by rick
comment 1
Historical Books / Lectionary / Old Testament / Year B

The following is a reflection on1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20), the Hebrew Bible Lesson appointed for January 15th, 2012, the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, according to the Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also a version of the Prayers of the People for All Epiphany, and a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day, John 1:43-51. The scene in First Samuel, where Samuel hears God’s call, but doesn’t readily know that it’s […]

ruins, beautiful and sad – a reflection on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11

November 29, 2011
by rick
comments 5
Lectionary / Major Prophets / Old Testament

The following is a reflection on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, the Hebrew Bible Lesson appointed for December 11th, 2011, the Third Sunday of Advent, Year B according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People for Advent 3B. I love church ruins. I love traveling through the English, Scottish, and Welsh […]

shattering skittishness – a reflection on Isaiah 64:1-9

November 12, 2011
by rick
Leave a comment
Eschatology / Lectionary / Major Prophets / Old Testament

The following is a reflection on Isaiah 64:1-9, the Hebrew Bible Lesson appointed for November 27th, 2011, the First Sunday of Advent, Year B according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People. One of the cornerstones of my understanding of theology in general, and the human condition in particular, […]

singing songs of abandon – a reflection on Psalm 100

November 9, 2011
by rick
comment 1
Lectionary / Old Testament

The following is a reflection on Psalm 100, the psalm appointed for November 20th, 2011, Christ the King Sunday, Year A according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day. The four verses which make up this little psalm, pack a punch. And, because these four verses are so rich and deep, there are so many things that can be […]

women’s parts – a reflection on Judges 4:1-7

November 1, 2011
by rick
Leave a comment
Historical Books / Lectionary / Old Testament

The following is a reflection on Judges 4:1-7, the Hebrew Bible lesson appointed for November 13th, 2011,  Proper 28, Year A according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day. Unfortunately, there aren’t many heroines in the Bible. Don’t get me wrong–there are some great ones, for sure. However, the cast of characters in the Bible is largely a male […]

crossing again yet crossing anew – a reflection on Joshua 3:7-17

October 17, 2011
by rick
comment 1
Exodus / Historical Books / Lectionary / Old Testament / Pentateuch

The following is a reflection on Joshua 3:7-17, the Hebrew Bible lesson appointed for October 30th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 26, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. The miraculous crossing of the River Jordan is one of those texts that […]

remembering Moses – a reflection on deuteronomy 34:1-12

October 12, 2011
by rick
comment 1
Exodus / Lectionary / Old Testament

The following is a reflection on Deuteronomy 34:1-12, the Hebrew Bible lesson appointed for October 23rd, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 25, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. When someone great dies–someone whose life altered the lives of countless others, and […]

distinct – a reflection on exodus 33:12-23

October 5, 2011
by rick
Leave a comment
Exodus / Lectionary / Old Testament / Pentateuch

The following is a reflection on Exodus 33:12-23, the Hebrew Bible lesson appointed for October 16th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 24, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. “In this way, we shall be distinct, I and your people, from every […]

impatience – a reflection on Exodus 32:1-14

September 27, 2011
by rick
comments 9
Exodus / Lectionary / Old Testament / Pentateuch

The following is a reflection on Exodus 32:1-14, the Hebrew Bible lesson appointed for October 9th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 23, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the Canticle of the Sun. The root of the problem in Exodus 32 isn’t idolatry. It’s patience. From […]

it never quits – reflection on Matthew 21:33-46

September 20, 2011
by rick
Leave a comment
Gospels / Lectionary / New Testament / Old Testament

The following is a reflection on Matthew 21:33-46, the Gospel lesson appointed for October 2nd, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 22, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Epistle lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. I love how Eugene Peterson’s translation, The Message, begins Psalm 118: “Thank God because […]