Martin Luther on the Gospel for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

“Do not be afraid,” He says. “From now on you will catch men” [Luke 5:10]. [Jesus] not only gives poor, frightened Peter consolation with these kind words, with which He grants him His grace and gives him absolution, but He also continues to strengthen this consolation with a great promise.  He promises that He will … Continue reading Martin Luther on the Gospel for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Daily Lectionary 02/05/2022

Job 2:1–3:10 John 1:19-34 The selections from Holy Scripture from one day to the next follow a semi-continuous course through entire books of the Bible.  This is consistent with the ancient Christian precedent and practice of lectio continua (“continuous reading”).  This approach allows Scripture to interpret itself in its own literary context.  Thereby it also … Continue reading Daily Lectionary 02/05/2022

Daily Lectionary 02/04/2022

Job 1:1-22 John 1:1-18 The selections from Holy Scripture from one day to the next follow a semi-continuous course through entire books of the Bible.  This is consistent with the ancient Christian precedent and practice of lectio continua (“continuous reading”).  This approach allows Scripture to interpret itself in its own literary context.  Thereby it also … Continue reading Daily Lectionary 02/04/2022

Daily Lectionary 02/03/2022

Zechariah 14:1-21 Titus 2:7–3:15 The selections from Holy Scripture from one day to the next follow a semi-continuous course through entire books of the Bible.  This is consistent with the ancient Christian precedent and practice of lectio continua (“continuous reading”).  This approach allows Scripture to interpret itself in its own literary context.  Thereby it also … Continue reading Daily Lectionary 02/03/2022

Daily Lectionary 02/02/2022

Zechariah 12:1–13:9 Titus 1:1 – 2:6 The selections from Holy Scripture from one day to the next follow a semi-continuous course through entire books of the Bible.  This is consistent with the ancient Christian precedent and practice of lectio continua (“continuous reading”).  This approach allows Scripture to interpret itself in its own literary context.  Thereby … Continue reading Daily Lectionary 02/02/2022

Daily Lectionary 02/01/2022

Zechariah 11:4-17 2 Timothy 4:1-18 The selections from Holy Scripture from one day to the next follow a semi-continuous course through entire books of the Bible.  This is consistent with the ancient Christian precedent and practice of lectio continua (“continuous reading”).  This approach allows Scripture to interpret itself in its own literary context.  Thereby it … Continue reading Daily Lectionary 02/01/2022

Daily Lectionary 01/31/2022

Zechariah 10:1–11:3 2 Timothy 3:1-17 The selections from Holy Scripture from one day to the next follow a semi-continuous course through entire books of the Bible.  This is consistent with the ancient Christian precedent and practice of lectio continua (“continuous reading”).  This approach allows Scripture to interpret itself in its own literary context.  Thereby it … Continue reading Daily Lectionary 01/31/2022

Daily Lectionary 01/30/2022

Zechariah 9:1-17 2 Timothy 2:1-26 The selections from Holy Scripture from one day to the next follow a semi-continuous course through entire books of the Bible.  This is consistent with the ancient Christian precedent and practice of lectio continua (“continuous reading”).  This approach allows Scripture to interpret itself in its own literary context.  Thereby it … Continue reading Daily Lectionary 01/30/2022

Daily Lectionary 01/29/2022

Zechariah 8:1-23 2 Timothy 1:1-18 The selections from Holy Scripture from one day to the next follow a semi-continuous course through entire books of the Bible.  This is consistent with the ancient Christian precedent and practice of lectio continua (“continuous reading”).  This approach allows Scripture to interpret itself in its own literary context.  Thereby it … Continue reading Daily Lectionary 01/29/2022

Daily Lectionary 01/28/2022

Zechariah 6:1–7:14 Romans 16:1-27 The selections from Holy Scripture from one day to the next follow a semi-continuous course through entire books of the Bible.  This is consistent with the ancient Christian precedent and practice of lectio continua (“continuous reading”).  This approach allows Scripture to interpret itself in its own literary context.  Thereby it also … Continue reading Daily Lectionary 01/28/2022

Daily Lectionary 01/27/2022

Zechariah 4:1–5:11 Romans 15:14-33 The selections from Holy Scripture from one day to the next follow a semi-continuous course through entire books of the Bible.  This is consistent with the ancient Christian precedent and practice of lectio continua (“continuous reading”).  This approach allows Scripture to interpret itself in its own literary context.  Thereby it also … Continue reading Daily Lectionary 01/27/2022

Daily Lectionary 01/26/2022

Zechariah 2:1–3:10 Romans 15:1-13 The selections from Holy Scripture from one day to the next follow a semi-continuous course through entire books of the Bible.  This is consistent with the ancient Christian precedent and practice of lectio continua (“continuous reading”).  This approach allows Scripture to interpret itself in its own literary context.  Thereby it also … Continue reading Daily Lectionary 01/26/2022