Podcast on John 8:12-20 -- I AM the Light of the World -- for Week 2 (Feb. 28, 2018) of the Midweek Lenten Preaching Series. See www.workingpreacher.org/lent2018 for remaining texts and commentary. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Exploring the bold call to discipleship in Mark's narrative, interpreting the Son of Man's suffering, sacrifice and inclusion in biblical promise, and exploring Abraham's costly faithfulness and obedience. Delving into the challenges and insights of following Jesus amidst sacrifice and the deep connection between faithfulness, obedience, and trust in the story of Abraham.

Podcast on John 6:35-40 -- I AM the Bread of Life -- for Week 1 (Feb. 21, 2018) of the Midweek Lenten Preaching Series. See www.workingpreacher.org/lent2018 for remaining texts and commentary. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for First Sunday in Lent (Feb. 18, 2018): (Gospel) Mark 1:9-15; (1st Reading) Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; (2nd Reading) 1 Peter 3:18-22. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Overview on the Midweek Lenten Preaching Series (Feb. 21-Mar. 21, 2018). See www.workingpreacher.org/lent2018 for accompanying texts and commentary. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Ash Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2018): (Gospel) Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21; (1st Reading) Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; (2nd Reading) 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Transfiguration Sunday (Feb. 11, 2018): (Gospel) Mark 9:2-9; (1st Reading) 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; (2nd Reading) 2 Corinthians 4:3-6. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (Feb. 4, 2018): (Gospel) Mark 1:29-39; (1st Reading) Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; (2nd Reading) 1 Corinthians 9:16-23. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (Jan. 28, 2018): (Gospel) Mark 1:21-28; (1st Reading) Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; (2nd Reading) 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Third Sunday after Epiphany (Jan. 21, 2018): (Gospel) Mark 1:14-20; (1st Reading) Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; (2nd Reading) 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...