In this episode, Luke and Erik explore how the Trinity is present in Peter's sermon. In particular, Peter's sermon gives an occasion for talking about the one, united action of God. It also gives the occasion for speaking about the distinct work of the three persons. SHOW NOTES:  Acts by Craig Keener https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1879074~S11 Acts by Darrell Bock https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1681419~S11 Acts: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture edited by Francis Martin https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1668434~S11 The Interpretation of the Acts of the Apostles by R.C.H. Lenski https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1925054~S11 Concordia Commentary: Acts by Robert Smith https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1261997~S11

In this episode seminarians Vincent Otto and Joseph Eggerman take a look at the readings for Pentecost. They explore the interactions between all three of the texts as they tell a story of division, restoration, and promise for the people of God led by the Holy Spirit.  SHOW NOTES: Acts (NIV Application Commentary) by Ajith Fernando https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1256528~S11  The Power of Pentecost: An Examination of Acts 2:17–21 by Mark Salter https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b2216647~S11

Ben Leeper and Kurt Hellwig come together to wrestle with the way the apostles used Psalms 69 and 109 in reference to Judas.  How does the imprecatory language used there apply not only Judas, but to Jesus as well? 

In this episode, 4th Year Alex Smith discusses John 16:33 and presents a three-part structure for a sermon based on this text.

Sam and Sean talk about the upcoming Revelation Reading for Easter 5, highlighting the diversity of the eschaton and the church. They also focus on the real comfort that comes in the God who will wipes away not only tears, but all that causes those tears. SHOW NOTES: Concordia Commentary on Revelation by Louis Brighton, https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1891646~S11 Revelation (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) by Grant R. Osborne, https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1517145~S10

Sam and Sean talk about the appointed reading from Revelation and what it means that God shelters his people with his presence. SHOW NOTES:  Concordia Commentary on Revelation by Louis Brighton https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1891646~S11 The Interpretation of St. John's Revelation by R. C. H. Lenski https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b2050319~S11

Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John, in Ancient Christian Texts, trans David R Maxwell (2013) https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b2132309~S11    Michaels, J. Ramsey. The Gospel of John (2010)  https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1780303~S11    Andreas J. Köstenberger, John, (2004).  https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1604439~S11    Ammonius’s commentary can be found in John 11-21, edited by Joel Elowsky in Ancient Christian Commentaries, (2007).  https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1684669~S11

In this episode of Lectionary Bytes, Erik and Sam chat about Jesus appearing to his disciples and the significance of the greeting, "Peace be with you." SHOW NOTES: D.A. Carson, The Gospel According to John, 1991 https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1239600~S11  J. Ramsey Michaels, The Gospel of John, 2010 https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1780303~S11  J.A.O. Preus, Just Words, 2000 https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1258549~S11 

Kendall and Vincent talk about how the disciples are so surprised that Jesus rises from the dead even though the Gospels say Jesus repeatedly told them about it beforehand. It can be easy to look down on the disciples, but then we also need to call to remembrance the words that God has spoken to us. We too often easily forget what God has clearly said to us including his word of both law and gospel. SHOW NOTES: Brazos Commentary on Luke by David Lyle Jeffrey https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1863891~S11 NIV Application Commentary on Luke by Darell Bock https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1232068~S11 NICNT on Luke by Joel Green https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1233413~S11

Vincent and Kendall take a look at the readings for Palm Sunday, which paint a beautiful picture of Christ the King, who was lifted up or exalted briefly by the Israelites on earth. However, the Gospel of John points to a different kind of exaltation, where the king is lifted up on a cross and glorified far beyond the palms of Israel. Show Notes: Jesus Christ is Lord by Peter Toon https://bridges.searchmobius.org/record=b1212555~S11