1. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the Parable of the Vineyard Workers.
  2. Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of the first Protestant church service in America.
  3. Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of a historic earthquake in the Middle East and its effect on rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem.
  4. Today on the Almanac, we remember Barton Stone and the beginning of the Disciples of Christ/Christian Church “denomination.”
  5. Daniel, Chad, and Erick discuss the death of Solomon, the kingdom being divided, the increase of idol worship, and the role of prophets like Elijah.
  6. We remember the year 1491 and the birth of Henry VIII of England. The reading is a quote from Gerhard Forde's, "On Being A Theologian of the Cross."
  7. Once I was a pilgrim, a road warrior searching for a righteous end. Gillespie and Riley read and discuss John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress." This week, chapter one, The City of Destruction. We talk about apocalyptic literature, our old friend Plato, the necessity of a real present tense Jesus, and why Riley's version of The Pilgrim's Progress would be a pamphlet.
  8. On this day, we remember J.V. Andreae, born in 1586, mystic and alchemist. Today is also the commemoration of Johann Gerhard, scholastic and pietist Lutheran. The reading is From "A Handbook of Consolations" by Johann Gerhard.
  9. Jesus still can't get any alone time. The disciples are in a storm and Jesus comes walking on the water.
  10. On this episode, the Fellows talk about the importance of friendship and its long lasting effects.
  11. Last week the Fellows talked about the Means of Grace, as a direct follow-up to that episode the Fellows now dive into Baptism. Why get Baptized? How does Baptism work? Who should be Baptized? Sit Back, relax, and grab a drink as the soothing waters of Baptism drown you in Christ.