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GSMC Bible Study Podcast Episode 29 Part 4: John 14:15-21 (5-25-17) May 25, 2017

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Sarah talks about the 4th assigned text for the 6th Sunday of Easter. John 14:15-21 is part of Jesus' farewell discourse. Jesus is trying to prepare his disciples for the time when he will no longer be with them. Jesus promises his followers that even though he is leaving them they will not be alone because he is sending them the Holy Spirit. Follow the GSMC Bible Study Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html" rel="noopener">http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html</a>

GSMC Bible Study Podcast Episode 29 Part 3: 1 Peter 3:13-22 (5-23-17) May 23, 2017

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Sarah looks at the 3rd assigned lectionary text for the 6th Sunday of Easter. 1 Peter 3:13-22 continues many of the themes of the entire book, one of which is suffering. The community to whom the book is written faces false accusations and slander for their beliefs. The author attempts to encourage them in this suffering and to give them hope in the example of Jesus Christ. Follow the GSMC Bible Study Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html" rel="noopener">http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html</a>

GSMC Bible Study Podcast Episode 29 Part 2: Psalm 66:8-20 (5-22-17) May 22, 2017

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Sarah discusses the 2nd of 4 texts assigned for the 6th Sunday of Easter, May 21, 2017. Psalm 66 is one that is vast in scope. It starts by the whole earth blessing and praising God, then looks at God's saving acts with that community, and finally moves the the perspective of the Psalmist and how God has worked in his or her life. It also brings up questions of suffering and where God is during those times. Follow the GSMC Bible Study Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html" rel="noopener">http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html</a>

GSMC Bible Study Podcast Episode 29 Part 1: Acts 7:55-60 (5-21-17) May 21, 2017

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Sarah discusses Acts 7:55-60, which tells the brief story of Stephen's death as a martyr. Stephen's faith remains strong to the end of his life, and he looks to Jesus as his example, forgiving those who murder him and committing his spirit to God. What are we to make of this story? Is there good news to be found? Follow the GSMC Bible Study Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html" rel="noopener">http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html</a>

GSMC Bible Study Podcast Episode 28: FoFoF Interview w Katie Osweiler (5-19-17) May 19, 2017

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The first of a new segment, Friends on Faith on Friday (FoFoF). Sarah interviews her friend, Vicar Katie Osweiler who is in the process of becoming a pastor in the Lutheran Church (ELCA). The two discuss faith, seminary, doubts, hopes, and many other topics and how her faith affects Vicar Katie's daily life. Follow the GSMC Bible Study Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html" rel="noopener">http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html</a>

GSMC Bible Study Podcast Episode 27 Part 4: John 14:1-14 (5-17-17) May 17, 2017

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Sarah looks at the 4th assigned lectionary text for the 5th Sunday of Easter. John 14:1-14 is part of Jesus' farewell discourse, where he imparts as much to his disciples and followers as possible before his imminent betrayal, arrest, and death. In these verses he tells the that he is going ahead to prepare a place for them, that in knowing him they know God, and that they will continue the work that he has begun. Follow the GSMC Bible Study Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html" rel="noopener">http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html</a>

GSMC Bible Study Podcast Episode 27 Part 3: 1 Peter 2:2-10 (5-16-17) May 16, 2017

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Sarah looks at the third of the 4 assigned lectionary texts for May 14, 2017, the 5th Sunday of Easter. In 1 Peter 2:2-10 the author tells the community that they are like living stones, which make up the temple. It is less about where the worship and more about with whom they worship. They have all been made new in the body of Christ, and are called to proclaim God's word in the world. Follow the GSMC Bible Study Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html" rel="noopener">http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html</a>

GSMC Bible Study Podcast Episode 27 Part 2: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 (5-15-17) May 15, 2017

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Sarah discusses Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16, which is assigned for the 5th Sunday of Easter. Psalm 31 is an individual prayer for protection that transitions into a prayer of trust in God's refuge and protection. It tells of the psalmist being in great pain and distress, but still trusting absolutely in God. Follow the GSMC Bible Study Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html" rel="noopener">http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html</a>

GSMC Bible Study Podcast Episode 27 Part 1: Acts 17:22-31 (5-14-17) May 14, 2017

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Sarah discusses Acts 17:22-31 where Paul speaks to a group in Athens. Paul's words are about the God that Paul has experienced through the risen Christ. God, who has made all of creation, made us in God's own image, and therefore cannot be captured in inanimate materials such as gold or silver or stone. Follow the GSMC Bible Study Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html" rel="noopener">http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html</a>

GSMC Bible Study Podcast Episode 26 Parts 3 & 4: 1 Peter 2 and John 10 (5-13-17) May 13, 2017

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Sarah talks about the 3rd and 4th of the assigned lectionary texts for the 4th Sunday of Easter, May 7, 2017. This Sunday is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, and both texts involve imagery of shepherd and sheep. 1 Peter 2:19-25 continues the letter to early church communities in Asia Minor, and what it means to live as brothers and sisters in Christ. John 10:1-10 has Jesus describing himself metaphorically as both a shepherd and the gate to the sheep pen. Follow the GSMC Bible Study Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html" rel="noopener">http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study.html</a>

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