1. The first episode of Preaching the Text introduces the hosts, Dr. Steven Paulson and Pr. John Hoyum, as they start this new study of the Sunday lectionary texts.
  2. In this episode, Paulson helps listeners envision Luther's idea that the preacher is a "long-bowman" taking aim at the heart.
  3. Craig and Troy discuss a very familiar parable which is very often interpreted incorrectly. Your works don't count. Oh, and substantival participles.
  4. Jesus aims His third parable at the self righteous who think their own clothing is good enough to merit God's kingdom.
  5. We get to hear about the parable of the sower in this episode, as we continue to talk to Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen about their book "Scandalous Stories: a Sort of Commentary on the Parables."
  6. Dr. Paulson details the difference between seeing time through the Law and seeing time through the Gospel using the parable of the talents.
  7. We are talking about the abundance of forgiveness today, with special guests, Daniel Emery Price, and Erick Sorensen from the "30 Minutes in the New Testament" podcast.
  8. In this episode, Dr. Paulson asks the question why does God give us time?
  9. "Meek and mild" Jesus goes righteous rage on those who would turn a buck on what God would freely give.
  10. The problem isn't your stuff, and it isn't your efforts. The problem is YOU. With God, even your salvation is possible, but on your own you're toast.