Lectionary Resources — Year B

The lectionary readings at the beginning of Advent invite us to ponder the inbreaking of God. What might it mean to live as watchful Christians, to raise our eyes above…

Dr Angela Sawyer joins us to explore the tender and powerful image of God in Isaiah 40, as well as the cosmic and personal hope the end of exile represents…

Fran and Howard discuss Isaiah 40:1–11 and Mark 1:1–8. Includes reference to Psalm 85 and 2 Peter 3.

Dr Angela Sawyer returns to speak about Isaiah 61, a passage that reflects the concerns of returned exiles, the difficulty of life under colonial rule, and hope in God reversing…

Craig Thompson and Robyn discuss Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11; Psalm 126; John 1:6–8, 19–28; 1 Thess 5:16–24. Mentions Fleming Rutledge’s 'Advent'.

Rev. Sharon Hollis, President-elect of the Uniting Church, joins the conversation for Advent 4. We discuss how Mary is portrayed as a prophet in Luke 1 and the surprising agency…

Sharon and Fran explore Luke 1:26–38 and Luke 1:46b–55 with reference to 2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16. Mentions Gary Mason (ABC Radio National).