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First Reading Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD
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- Religion & Spirituality
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 a leading Hebrew Bible scholar for a longer conversation about the nitty-gritty of the week's text.
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Psalm 130
First Reading "Summer Shorts"!
Lectionary Date: June 30, 2024 [6th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Rachel takes us to the depths to find some hope for our "nefesh" in the Psalm. (Did you know that we have "nefesh" t-shirts???) Check out the video below (and subscribe on our YouTube channel)! -
1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4–11, 19–23), 32–49
First Reading "Summer Shorts"!
Lectionary Date: June 23, 2024 [5th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
This summer, we're trying something new: a series of video shorts with one key takeaway from the semi-continuous first reading in the RCL. This week, Tim opens up the relatively unknown editorial history of one of the most famous stories in the Bible. Check out the video below (and subscribe on our YouTube channel)! -
Psalm 92:1–4, 12–15
Morning and Evening
Lectionary Date: June 16, 2024 [4th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel soaks in the poetry of praise in the lectionary psalm for the week.
If you are ELCA affiliated, and interested in touring "The Best of Egypt" with Rachel Wrenn, take a look at the trip details here: https://www.eliastours.com/tours/best-of-egypt-tour-with-elias-nawawieh-for-clergy.
You might also enjoy the podcast series produced by Tim's students at Christian Theological Seminary! In solidarity with his students, Tim produced one of the episodes for the series (titled "Dining in the Dark"). -
Genesis 3:8–15
Resist the Cursedness
Lectionary Date: June 9, 2024 [3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Tim McNinch leads our reflection on the classic Genesis story, highlighting its expansiveness and modern resonance.
Please check out the podcast series produced by Tim's students at Christian Theological Seminary! Today's episode (titled "Comfort Food") is produced by Francine Dash, who discusses Psalm 130 with our very own Rachel Wrenn!
If you are ELCA affiliated, and interested in touring "The Best of Egypt" with Rachel Wrenn, take a look at the trip details here: https://www.eliastours.com/tours/best-of-egypt-tour-with-elias-nawawieh-for-clergy. -
1 Samuel 3:1–10 (11–20)
Keeping the Word in the Air
Lectionary Date: June 2, 2024 [2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]
Rachel Wrenn is up with a reflection on the young Samuel's call narrative.
If you are interested in touring "The Best of Egypt" with Rachel Wrenn, take a look at the trip details here: https://www.eliastours.com/tours/best-of-egypt-tour-with-elias-nawawieh-for-clergy. -
Isaiah 6:1–8
Tuning Into the Voice of God
Lectionary Date: May 26, 2024 [Trinity Sunday, Year B]
Rosy and Tim are back with an all-new episode on Isaiah's dramatic vision of God's holiness!
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