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Scripture

In the lectionary

June 27, Ordinary 13B (2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27)

When David praises Saul and Jonathan, is he acting out of expediency, faithfulness, or both?
by Celeste Kennel-Shank
June 1, 2021

Books

In Review: 

Deconstructing the Republican Jesus

Biblical scholar Tony Keddie shows how the conservative movement enlisted the Bible to help its cause.
by Aaron Klink May 27, 2021

In the lectionary

June 20, Ordinary 12B (1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49)

Saul would have provided better odds against Goliath. But God might not have favored him in the matchup.
by Matthew Johnson
May 25, 2021

In the lectionary

June 13, Ordinary 11B (1 Samuel 15:34-16:13)

God is moving on, but Samuel can’t.
by Matthew Johnson
May 18, 2021

In the lectionary

June 6, Ordinary 10B (1 Samuel 8:4-20)

What happens when Samuel reads his people the fine print?
by JoAnn A. Post
May 11, 2021

In the lectionary

May 30, Trinity B (Isaiah 6:1-8; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17)

When words fail, the church sings—especially on Trinity Sunday.
by JoAnn A. Post
May 4, 2021

Books

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Take & Read: Old Testament

Four new books about biblical texts and their reception
selected by Amy Erickson May 3, 2021

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