Lectionary Resources — Year A

Carolyn and Sean explore preaching Advent: Isaiah 2:1–5; Romans 13:11–14; Matthew 24:36–44.

Fran Barber and Robyn Whitaker discuss the meaning of Advent, Jesus second coming, and how we live as Christians who believe in the visions of hope Isaiah offers.Robyn tweets @robynjwhitaker. You can read more about her research here.We refer to this commentary on Isaiah by Patricia Tull.You can find out more at bythewell.com.au Follow us on Twitter: @bythewellpod~By the Well is supported by Pilgrim Theological College and the equipping Leadership for Mission unit of the Uniting Church in Australia.

Glen O’Brien and Fran discuss Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12. Mentions Rutledge and Sling Blade.

Sean Winter joins Fran and Robyn to discuss the shoot that springs from the stump of Jesse passage in Isaiah 11:1-10. Isaiah here offers a vision of a promised, righteous king from the Davidic line; a passage that would be later be applied to Jesus. We discuss the use of Isaiah s arboreal images as picked up in Matthew 3:1-12. In this podcast we refer to Robert Alter s 2018 translation of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament).Associate Professor Sean Winter s publications can be found here. You can find him on twitter @seanfwinter You can find out more at bythewell.com.au Follow us on Twitter: @bythewellpod~By the Well is supported by Pilgrim Theological College and the equipping Leadership for Mission unit of the Uniting Church in Australia.

Kylie Crabbe joins Fran and Robyn to discuss hope, repentance, and anticipation in Isaiah 35:1-10 and Matt 11:2-11. Kylie issues a health warning and we discuss how disability studies might inform how we interpret and preach passages about the blind, lame, or deaf being healed. You can find out more at bythewell.com.auFollow us on Twitter: @bythewellpod~By the Well is supported by Pilgrim Theological College and the equipping Leadership for Mission unit of the Uniting Church in Australia.

Glen O’Brien and Fran discuss Isaiah 7:10-16 and Matthew 1:18-25. Mentions Fleming Rutledge, Brendan Byrne, Charles Wesley.

Rev. Rachel Kronberger joins Fran and Robyn to discuss miraculous births, barren women, and why Mary s virginity matters (theologically, not gynaecologically!). Fran references Ben Myer s book The Apostles Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism. You can find out more at bythewell.com.au Follow us on Twitter: @bythewellpod~