Textual Community

Michael Sattler and the Shape of Pastoral Ministry

In this episode, I briefly reflect on the ministry and death of Anabaptist pastor Michael Sattler from the Reformation era. His letter to his congregation on the eve of his death provides a stark contrast to the culture of celebrity that often encroaches upon the churches. In particular, I think about the implications of this statement he makes in the letter: "The Lord can certainly raise up for Himself another laborer to complete His work." For a overview of Sattler's life, ministry, and theological significance, see: https://www.academia.edu/10907109/I_Wait_Upon_My_God_Exploring_the_Life_and_Letters_of_Michael_Sattler_SWJT_
For the text of this episode, see: https://www.chedspellman.com/2021/08/michael-sattler-and-nature-of-pastoral.html

Podcast Schedule Preview & Update on Research

Today I give a brief preview of what you can expect on Lingering on the Lectionary for the rest of the year. I also survey the papers I am presenting at this year's annual academic meetings (ETS / SBL). 
The book I mentioned that contains the previously unpublished essay by John Sailhamer is The Seminary as Textual Community: Exploring John Sailhamer's Vision for Theological Education (Fontes, 2021). 
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The SBL/IBR research group details for this year can be found here: https://ibr-bbr.org/annual-meeting/research-groups/biblical-theology
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What the Lord Builds & Jesus Sees (Ps 127; Heb 9; Mk 12)

Lingering on the Lectionary: What the Lord Builds & Jesus Sees 
Reflection on the readings for Nov 7 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost).
Texts: Ps 127; Heb 9.24–28; Mark 12.38–44. 

Love God & Love Others (Mk 12; Ruth; Ps 146)

Lingering on the Lectionary: Love God & Love Others (Mk 12; Ruth; Ps 146)Reflection on the readings for Oct 31 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost). Texts: Mark 12.28–34; Ruth; Ps 146. 

Were You There at the Beginning of All Things? (Job 38; Ps 104)

Lingering on the Lectionary: Were You There at the Beginning of All Things?Reflection on the readings for Oct 17 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost). Texts: Job 38; Ps 104. 

Why Have you Forsaken Me? (Ps 22)

Lingering on the Lectionary: Why Have You Forsaken Me?Reflection on the readings for Oct 10 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost). Text: Ps 22. 

The Righteous Sufferer and the Suffering Son (Job 1–2; Ps 26; Heb 1–2)

Lingering on the Lectionary: The Righteous Sufferer and the Suffering SonReflection on the readings for Oct 3 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost). Texts: Job 1–2; Ps 26; Heb 1–2.

Providence and Prayer (Esther; Ps 124; James 5)

Lingering on the Lectionary: Providence and PrayerReflection on the readings for September 26 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost). Texts: Esther; Ps 124; James 5.13–20.

Does your Neighbor Need your Good Works? (Ps 125; Prov 22; James 2)

Lingering on the Lectionary: Does Your Neighbor Need your Good Works?Reflection on the readings for September 5 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost). Texts: Ps 125; Prov 22; James 2. 

The Character of the King & the Heart of the Matter (Ps 45; Song 2; Mk 7; James 1)

Lingering on the Lectionary: The Character of the King & the Heart of the MatterReflection on the readings for August 29 from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost). Texts: Ps 45; Song of Songs 2.8–13; Mk 7.1–23; James 1.17–27.