First Reading offers exegetical resources for the Old Testament Lectionary reading each week. Dr. Rachel Wrenn is Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Capital University), Rosy Kandathil is a PhD candidate in Hebrew Bible at Emory University, Dr. Tim McNinch is Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible at Christian Theological Seminary, and Paul Essah is a PhD student in Hebrew Bible at Yale University. In addition to short weekly episodes, they periodically invite ...
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Selections of LibriVox audiobooks of the 10-year reading plan in Great Books of the Western World, First Year. This series is meant to be heard in order. Selections will be added until this series is complete.
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Hosea 11:1–11, with Johanna Bos
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The "Best of" First Reading Easter Series While the RCL hangs out in the Book of Acts, we at the Old Testament Lectionary Podcast are replaying some of our favorite interview episodes. This week, we are bringing out Rachel's and Tim's 2019 conversation with Rev. Dr. Johanna van Wijk-Bos. Dr. Bos taught for four decades as Professor of Old Testament…
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Psalm 97, with Marc Brettler
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The "Best of" First Reading Easter Series We reach deep into vault once again this week, to pull out the treasure of our 2019 conversation with Dr. Marc Zvi Brettler, one of the leading scholars in the field of Hebrew Bible. He is Bernice and Morton Lerner Distinguished Professor in Judaic Studies at Duke University; and Professor Emeritus and form…
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Psalm 30, with Stephen Breck Reid
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The "Best of" First Reading Easter Series During Easter season this year, when the lectionary pulls from Acts as the “first reading,” we are re-releasing some of our favorite interviews with biblical scholars from the First Reading podcast vault. This week, we’re sharing another of our very early episodes, a conversation with the inimitable Stephen…
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Isaiah 43:16–21, with Vanessa Lovelace
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The "Best of" First Reading Easter Series This summer, while the Lectionary uses the Book of Acts as the first reading, we are re-releasing some of our best episodes from the First Reading Podcast vault. This week, we’re going way back to one of our first episodes (#007 actually, for James Bond fans out there), back to 2019 when Rachel and Tim inte…
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Esther 7:1–6, 9–10; 9:20–22, with Rosy Kandathil
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The "Best of" First Reading Easter Series Easter is a strange season in the Lectionary for us here at the "Old Testament Lectionary Podcast," because during Easter the first reading is drawn from the New Testament book of Acts. So, this year, we’ve decided to use this season to re-release some of our favorite episodes from the vault, conversations …
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PARTY EPISODE: Easter Hope in the Middle of Chaos Lectionary Date: March 31, 2024 [Easter Sunday, Year B] Rachel, Paul, and Tim discuss the first reading for Easter in this party episode (also celebrating Rachel's birthday!). We also made a video version of this episode, which you can see on YouTube:…
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True and False Humility Lectionary Date: March 24, 2024 [Palm Sunday, Year B] Tim wrestles with the tension between humility and privilege.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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I Will Inscribe It on Their Hearts Lectionary Date: March 17, 2024 [5th Sunday in Lent, Year B] Paul explores what's new about Jeremiah's "new covenant."Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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The Hurt Becomes the Healing Lectionary Date: March 10, 2024 [4th Sunday in Lent, Year B] Rosy explores the New Testament symbolism of an Old Testament image.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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A Celebration of Torah Lectionary Date: March 3, 2024 [3rd Sunday in Lent, Year B] Tim plays with the cosmic imagery of this classic psalm.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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The Happy Part of a Sad Psalm? Lectionary Date: February 25, 2024 [2nd Sunday in Lent, Year B] Rachel finds so much more in this psalm than a simple script for Jesus on the cross.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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A Fresh Start (But Not a Happy Ending) Lectionary Date: February 18, 2024 [1st Sunday in Lent, Year B] Rachel takes us to the conclusion of the Genesis flood story and helps us see it through the lens of "covenant."Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Picking Up the Mantle Lectionary Date: February 11, 2024 [Transfiguration Sunday, Year B] Tim has some Hebrew help for this transfiguring story.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Party Episode: Hope 2.0 Lectionary Date: February 4, 2024 [5th Sunday after Epiphany, Year B] We’re together again for a spitball session on a beautiful prophetic poem, all about hope.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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The Prophet's Accountability Lectionary Date: January 28, 2024 [4th Sunday after Epiphany, Year B] Rosy thinks through the role of prophets and the role of the people to hold them accountable.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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A Sackcloth Moment Lectionary Date: January 21, 2024 [3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Year B] Paul invites us to consider following the Ninevites' model of repentance in the new year.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hearing the Voice of God Lectionary Date: January 14, 2024 [2nd Sunday after Epiphany, Year B] Rosy calls our attention to God’s voice, speaking to a young person.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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The World Elohim (and We) Create Lectionary Date: January 7, 2024 [2nd Sunday after Christmas, Year B] Paul explores some of the nuance of the first creation story in the Bible.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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The Thrill of Hope Lectionary Date: December 31, 2023 [1st Sunday after Christmas, Year B] Welcome to the First Reading Christmas Party! All four hosts are together for a jam-packed conversation around this week's first reading.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Live, from Trinity Lutheran Seminary, it's First Reading: Advent! Lectionary Date: December 24, 2023 [4th Sunday of Advent, Year B] Our advent episodes this year were recorded live at Trinity Lutheran Seminary's "Trinity Days" event, with an encouraging studio audience! In this episode, for Advent 4, Tim expands the scope of the New Testament readi…
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Live, from Trinity Lutheran Seminary, it's First Reading: Advent! Lectionary Date: December 17, 2023 [3rd Sunday of Advent, Year B] Our advent episodes this year were recorded live at Trinity Lutheran Seminary's "Trinity Days" event, with an encouraging studio audience! In this episode, for Advent 3, Paul looks at the Messianic hope of Isaiah's pro…
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Live, from Trinity Lutheran Seminary, it's First Reading: Advent! Lectionary Date: December 10, 2023 [2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B] Our advent episodes this year were recorded live at Trinity Lutheran Seminary's "Trinity Days" event, with an encouraging studio audience! In this episode, for Advent 2, Rosy explores the music of Isaiah 40.…
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Live, from Trinity Lutheran Seminary, it's First Reading: Advent! Lectionary Date: December 3, 2023 [1st Sunday of Advent, Year B] Our advent episodes this year were recorded live at Trinity Lutheran Seminary's "Trinity Days" event, with an encouraging studio audience! In this episode, for Advent 1, Rachel takes up the psalm (surprise, surprise) to…
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Bad Shepherds and the Good Shepherd Lectionary Date: November 26, 2023 [26th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] In this episode, Paul and Rachel dive into Ezekiel 34, discussing the peculiar character of Ezekiel, the metaphor of shepherds representing kings, and the consequences of bad leadership that led to Israel’s exile. The passage emphasizes God’…
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Thunder Can't Silence the Lightning Lectionary Date: November 19, 2023 [25th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Rachel challenges the brevity of the RCL and the bias of our English translations.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Joshua 24:1–3a, 14–25, with Paul Hinlicky
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As for Me and My Dynasty, We will Serve the Lord Lectionary Date: November 12, 2023 [24th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] This week, First Reading welcomes Rev. Dr. Paul R. Hinlicky, as our guest. Dr. Hinlicky is a Lutheran theologian and author, a Lutheran pastor, and a “regenerative agriculture” farmer on his Virginia property, St. Gall Farm. He …
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A People on the Move Lectionary Date: November 5, 2023 [23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Paul takes us into the Promised Land.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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An Invitation to Holiness Lectionary Date: October 29, 2023 [22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Rachel explores the often-overlooked "world forming" of Leviticus.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Show. Me. The. Glory. Lectionary Date: October 22, 2023 [21st Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Tim looks at Moses' bold intercession, and finds a leader who needs reassurance.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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God's Love Lasts. Lectionary Date: October 15, 2023 [20th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Rachel soaks in the reorienting language of praise in (you guessed it) the Psalms.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Exodus 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20
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Responding to Grace Lectionary Date: October 8, 2023 [19th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Tim highlights where the "10 commandments" come in the big story.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Generations of Compassion Lectionary Date: October 1, 2023 [18th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Rachel promises you 1,000 skittles if you listen to this podcast episode.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Exodus 16:2–15; Jonah 3:10–4:11
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Party Episode: God's Flagrant Generosity Lectionary Date: September 24, 2023 [17th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] All four hosts join forces for a fascinating exploration of this week's lectionary readings.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Exodus 14:19–31 or 15:1b–11, 20–21
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Impossible, Impassable Seas Lectionary Date: September 17, 2023 [16th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Tim says this one is very preachable!Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Pause to Remember Lectionary Date: September 10, 2023 [15th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Rosy helps us slow down to appreciate the gravitas of the Passover remembrance in Exodus.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Burnin' Bush Lectionary Date: September 3, 2023 [14th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Tim has an angle (or is it an "angel"?) on this pivotal Exodus scene.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Scheming Women Lectionary Date: August 27, 2023 [13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] We're back! And Rosy is up with a feminist-postcolonial perspective on the midwives of Exodus.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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From the Vault: The Best of First Reading Lectionary Date: August 20, 2023 [12th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] An encore presentation of our episode from 2020.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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From the Vault: The Best of First Reading Lectionary Date: August 13, 2023 [11th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] An encore presentation of our episode from 2020.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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From the Vault: The Best of First Reading Lectionary Date: August 6, 2023 [10th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] An encore presentation of our episode from 2020.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Genesis 29:15–28, with Cameron Howard
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From the Vault: The Best of First Reading Lectionary Date: July 30, 2023 [9th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] This week we revisit our fascinating conversation with Dr. Cameron Howard, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. She is a graduate of Emory University, and has contributed to several commentaries and journ…
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From the Vault: The Best of First Reading Lectionary Date: July 23, 2023 [8th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] An encore presentation of our episode from 2020.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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From the Vault: The Best of First Reading Lectionary Date: July 16, 2023 [7th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] An encore presentation of our episode from 2020.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
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On the Road Again Lectionary Date: July 9, 2023 [6th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Paul jumps into a famous love story and finds a biblical travelogue.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Abraham's Covenant Choice Lectionary Date: July 2, 2023 [5th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Rosy goes for the jugular in this challenging biblical text.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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An Unfair Disinheritance Lectionary Date: June 25, 2023 [4th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Paul wades into a challenging text to offer insight, context, and even some resistance.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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(S)he Laughs Lectionary Date: June 18, 2023 [3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Rosy has some great insights into a mysterious birth announcement.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Genesis 12:1–9; Hosea 5:15–6:6
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Party Episode! Lectionary Date: June 11, 2023 [2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A] Rachel, Rosy, and Tim talk about Abram's call and Hosea's sin-sickness.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Bereshit Bara' Elohim Lectionary Date: June 4, 2023 [Trinity Sunday, Year A] Rachel offers some mystical reflections on a familiar text.Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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Eldad and Medad Lectionary Date: May 28, 2023 [Day of Pentecost, Year A] It's an OT outpouring of the Holy Spirit for this Pentecost text!Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD tarafından oluşturuldu
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