Pulpit Fiction Podcast

550: Proper 11A (July 23, 2023) Hello and welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 550 for Sunday, July 23, 2023, Proper 11, Ordinary 16, Year A. Romans 8:12-25 Creation’s labor pains, with Melissa Meyers Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The parable of the wheat and the weeds Genesis 28:10-19a Jacob’s Staircase   Robb is hosting a Men's Retreat in Wheatland, Iowa on August 4-5. For more information go to the Congregation of the Humility of Mary. The Click on "News and Events" and select "Program Calendar" and scroll down to find Robb's retreat, called "Big Steppers."

NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY Welcome to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, the lectionary podcast for preachers, seekers and Bible geeks. This is episode 549 for Sunday, July 16, 2023, Proper 10, Ordinary 15, Year A. Romans 8:1-11 Free from the Law of Sin and Death with Renee Roederer Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The parable of the soils Genesis 25:19-34 Jacob and Esau make a deal  

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 7:15-25a with Diann Bailey  Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 The yoke of Jesus Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Rebekah  

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 6:12-23 with Bryan Odeen  Matthew 10:40-42 Receiving the disciples Genesis 22:1-14 The binding of Isaac  

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 6:1-11 with Chris Strickland Matthew 10:24-39 Jesus’ family values Genesis 21:8-21 Hagar and Ishmael sent away  

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 5:1-8 with Cheryl Kerr Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23) Jesus instructs the 12 Genesis 18:1-15 Three Strangers  

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Romans 4:13-25 with Cheryl Kerr Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26  Calling of Matthew Genesis 12:1-9 Calling of Abram

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice: Susan Presley and Max Hazell,  Genesis 1:1-2:4a Creation Matthew 28:16-20 The Great Commission   

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Acts 2:1-21 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 20:19-23 John 7:37-39 Romans 8:14-39

NOTES AND COMMENTARY 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 with Sarah Renfro John 17:1-11 Jesus prays for the Church  Acts 1:6-14 The Ascension of Jesus  

Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Peter 3:13-22 with Will Ed Green  John 14:15-21 The Spirit of Truth  Acts 17:22-31 Paul on Mars Hill

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10 with Paige Blair- new voice long time commenter Gospel Reading: John 14:1-14 I am the way, the truth, and the life First Reading: Acts 7:55-60 The stoning of Stephen

NOTES AND COMMENTARY  VitW: 1 Peter 2:19-25 with Stephen Fearing Gospel Reading: John 10:1-10 Jesus the gate Second Reading: Acts 2:42-47 Life of the early Church   Also, check out Richard Bruxvoort Colligan's work at 23rd Psalm Immersion  

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Peter 1:17-23 with Carrie Carnes Gospel Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Road to Emmaus RCL First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Peter’s sermon  

NOTES, COMMENTARY, AND LINKS Voice in the Wilderness: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Greeting and encouragement, Robin Lovett-Owen John 20:19-31 Doubting Thomas Acts 2:14, 22-32  Peter's Pentecost sermon   Robin Lovett-Owen's writign and art can be found on Instagram at @3Solas

NOTES, LINKS, AND COMMENTARY Voice in the wilderness: Acts 10:34-43 Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10  

Bible Study and Sermon Prep Show and Notes  1:41 - John 18:12-27 34:20 - John 18:28-40 1:03:40 - John 19:1-16a 1:30:36 - John 19:16b-22 Sponsor: Opening Music: "Misirlou" Dick Dale and the Del Tones Closing Song by Bryan Odeen

Click here for Notes John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Sponsor: Opening Music: "Misirlou" Dick Dale and the Del Tones Closing Song by Bryan Odeen

Pulpit Fiction is a Bible study podcast for preachers, seekers, and Bible geeks. In this episode Robb and Eric discuss the entry into Jerusalem, which is the regular Revised Common Lectionary Text, but we keep going. The Narrative lectionary includes the clearing of the Temple, which we agree is a good idea. Gospel: Matthew 21:1-17  

NOTES AND COMMENTARY Gospel Reading John 11:1-44 Jesus Raises Lazarus Second Reading  Ezekiel 37:1-14 Can these bones live?