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GSMC Bible Study Podcast Episode 18: John 11 (4-8-17) Apr 08, 2017

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Sarah discusses John 11:1-45, the gospel text assigned for the last Sunday in Lent, which tells the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. The actual raising part of the narrative is only 2 verses, so why is the story 45 verses? This story tells us a lot about who Jesus is in John's gospel, and it is a great text to lead us into Holy Week. 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 17: 2nd Wednesday in Lent - Ears (3-8-17) Mar 08, 2017

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Sarah begins the first of a 5 part Lenten series focusing on experience the season of Lent, and our faith, with our whole bodies. This episode is about ears, and uses texts from 1 Samuel 3:1-11, Psalm 40:1-6, and Matthew 13:10-16. Follow the GSMC Bible Study Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study" rel="noopener">http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/bible-study</a>.html

GSMC Bible Study Podcast Episode 16 Part 4: Matthew 4 (3-7-17) Mar 07, 2017

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Sarah talks about the gospel reading assigned for the first Sunday in Lent: Matthew 4:1-11, which tells the story of Jesus going into the wilderness, fasting, and being tempted by the devil. It reminds us of the many voices in our lives that try to lead us off of the path God has set for us. 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 16 Part 3: Romans 5 (3-6-17) Mar 06, 2017

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Sarah discusses the New Testament reading assigned for the first Sunday in Lent: Romans 5:12-19. Paul makes a comparison between Adam and the sinful nature of humans, and Jesus, who came to bring us a new covenant with 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 16 Part 2: Psalm 32 (3-5-17) Mar 05, 2017

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Sarah discusses Psalm 32, the 2nd lectionary text assigned for the second Sunday in Lent. Psalm 32 gives instruction for prayers of confession, showing that confession is a weight lifted. Follow the GMSC 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 16 Part 1: Genesis 2 and 3 (3-4-17) Mar 04, 2017

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Sarah talks about the Old Testament lectionary text assigned for the first Sunday in Lent: Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:1-7, which tells the story of Adam, Eve and the serpent in the Garden of Eden. This story has been interpreted in numerous ways over the years and Sarah explores some of those different ways of looking tat this text. 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 15: Ash Wednesday (3-1-17) Mar 01, 2017

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Sarah reads the assigned Gospel text for Ash Wednesday: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. Ash Wednesday marks the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter. Many people choose to either take something on or give something up as a spiritual discipline during this season. 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 14 Part 2: 1 Corinthians 1 & Matthew 4 (1-22-17) Jan 22, 2017

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Sarah talks about the New Testament Lectionary readings assigned for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 has Paul imploring the church of Corinth to look past their differences and remember that they have all been baptized into one family in the body of Christ. Matthew 4:12-23 tells the story of Jesus calling Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow him and become fishers of people. 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 14 Part 1: Isaiah 9 & Psalm 27 (1-21-17) Jan 21, 2017

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Sarah discusses the Old Testament Lectionary texts for the 3rd Sunday in Epiphany. Isaiah 9:1-4 gives us an image of light in the darkness, of joy in times of despair. Psalm 27:1. 4-9 also continues this theme of light, identifying God as not only our light and our salvation, but our stronghold in times of difficulty. 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 13 Part 2: Philemon and Luke 14 (9-4-16) Sep 04, 2016

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Sarah discusses the New Testament texts for Lectionary 23, the week of September 4, 2016. Paul's letter to Philemon encourages Philemon to make a transformative choice based on his relationship with Christ. The Gospel of Luke 14:25-33 is a difficult text wherein Jesus tells his would-be followers that they must hate their brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers in order to follow him. Both texts are about the choices we make and how those choices matter. 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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