First Reading

By: Rev. Rachel Wrenn PhD; Rosy Kandathil JD; Paul Essah MDiv; Tim McNinch PhD
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  • First Reading offers exegetical resources for the Old Testament Lectionary reading each week. Dr. Rachel Wrenn is Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Capital University), Rosy Kandathil is a PhD candidate in Hebrew Bible at Emory University, Dr. Tim McNinch is Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible at Christian Theological Seminary, and Paul Essah is a PhD student in Hebrew Bible at Yale University. In addition to short weekly episodes, they periodically invite a leading Hebrew Bible scholar for a longer conversation about the nitty-gritty of the week's text.
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Episodes
  • 2 Samuel 23:1–7; John 18:33–37

    2 Samuel 23:1–7; John 18:33–37
    Nov 12 2024
    First Reading Episode #300!!!Lectionary Date: November 24, 2024 [Reign of Christ Sunday, Year B]It's a special party episode of First Reading, as we celebrate our 300th episode! All four hosts take a few minutes to share what has been meaningful to them about this podcasting journey. Then, we dive into some analysis and preaching tips for the first reading: 2 Samuel 23, David's "last words."
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    37 mins
  • 1 Samuel 1:4–20; 2:1–10

    1 Samuel 1:4–20; 2:1–10
    Nov 4 2024
    Birth Pangs of a New RealityLectionary Date: November 17, 2024 [26th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]Rosy opens up the story of Hannah in conversation with Jesus's "little apocalypse" in Mark.
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    29 mins
  • Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17

    Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
    Oct 29 2024
    Uncovering and CoveringLectionary Date: November 10, 2024 [25th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B]Paul explores the theological impact of Ruth's vulnerability and its redemptive power.
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    16 mins

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