Today we talk about love. What else is there to say?



We look at Jesus’ teaching about friends, enemies, and love in Mt 5.43-48, Lk 6.27-36.



Questions for reflection:

- Where have you encountered God this week?



Readings for next week: Mt 6-7, Lk 6.37-49

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mt%206-7%2C%20Lk%206.37-49&version=NRSVUE



Links mentioned in this episode:

- Christ Chronological Bible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143364603X)

- The New Testament in Color (https://a.co/d/dR8wIIq)

- An Introduction to the New Testament (https://a.co/d/1UJPnzW)

- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)

Love Your Friends, Love Your Enemies

Today we talk about salt, light, sin, and God’s unconditional love. We talk about Jesus’ teachings from the Sermon on the Mount in Mt 5.13-42



Questions for reflection:

- Where have you encountered God this week?



Readings for next week: Mt 5.43-48, Lk 6.27-36

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mt%205.43-48%2C%20Lk%206.27-36&version=NRSVUE



Links mentioned in this episode:

- Christ Chronological Bible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143364603X)

- The New Testament in Color (https://a.co/d/dR8wIIq)

- An Introduction to the New Testament (https://a.co/d/1UJPnzW)

- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)

Salt & Light

Today we’re joined by the Dr. Tony, as we talk about Jesus’ teaching on the beatitudes in Mt 5.1-12, Lk 6.20-26



Questions for reflection:

- Where have you encountered God this week?



Readings for next week: Mt 5.13-42

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205%3A13-42&version=NRSVUE



Links mentioned in this episode:

- Dr. Tony's notes on the Beatitudes (https://www.stmartininthefields.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Introduction-to-the-Beatitudes.pdf)

- Christ Chronological Bible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143364603X)

- The New Testament in Color (https://a.co/d/dR8wIIq)

- An Introduction to the New Testament (https://a.co/d/1UJPnzW)

- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)

The Beatitudes

Today we’re joined by the Rev. Peter Gray, the soon-to-be Interim Rector at St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. We talk about Jesus’ authority and our place in the world. We look at Jesus’ teaching on sabbath in Mt 12.1-14, Mk 2.23-3.1, Lk 6.1-11



Questions for reflection:

- Where have you encountered God this week?



Readings for next week: Mt 5.1-12, Lk 6.20-26

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mt%205.1-12%2C%20Lk%206.20-26&version=NRSVUE



Links mentioned in this episode:

- Mechtilde & Gertrude (http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/Mechtilde&Gertrude.html)

- The Rev. Peter Grey (https://stphilipsindy.org/rector)

- Christ Chronological Bible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143364603X)

- The New Testament in Color (https://a.co/d/dR8wIIq)

- An Introduction to the New Testament (https://a.co/d/1UJPnzW)

- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)

Sabbath

Today we’re joined by the Rev. Catherine L. Tatem, Rector of Church of the Good Shepherd in Greenville, Sc.C. We talk about fasting, feasting, and making room for God in our lives. We look at Jesus’ teaching on fasting in Mt 9.14-17, Mk 2.18-22, Lk 5.33-39



Questions for reflection:

- Where have you encountered God this week?



Readings for next week: Mt 12.1-14, Mk 2.23-3.1, Lk 6.1-11

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mt%2012.1-14%2C%20Mk%202.23-3.1%2C%20Lk%206.1-11&version=NRSVUE



Links mentioned in this episode:

- The Rev. Catherine Tatem (https://corgsc.org/people/rev-catherine-l-tatem/)

- Christ Chronological Bible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143364603X)

- The New Testament in Color (https://a.co/d/dR8wIIq)

- An Introduction to the New Testament (https://a.co/d/1UJPnzW)

- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)

Fasting

Today we talk about sin, love, and God’s overwhelming grace. We look at Jesus’ feast with tax collectors and sinners in Mt. 9.9-13, Mk 2. 13-17, Lk. 5 27-32



Questions for reflection:

- Where have you encountered God this week?



Readings for next week: Mt 9.14-17, Mk 2.18-22, Lk 5.33-39

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%209%3A14-17%2CMark%202%3A18-22%2CLuke%205%3A33-39&version=NRSVUE



Links mentioned in this episode:

- Christ Chronological Bible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143364603X)

- The New Testament in Color (https://a.co/d/dR8wIIq)

- An Introduction to the New Testament (https://a.co/d/1UJPnzW)

- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)

Tax Collectors & Sinners

Today we talk about forgiveness, friendship, and miraculous healings. We look at the paralyzed man and his friends in Mt 9:1-8, Mk 2:1-12, Lk 5:17-26



Questions for reflection:

- Where have you encountered God this week?



Readings for next week: Mt. 9.9-13, Mk 2. 13-17, Lk. 5 27-32

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%209:1-8,Mark%202:1-12,Luke%205:17-26&version=NRSVUE



Links mentioned in this episode:

- Donate to Mary Balfour’s discretionary fund (https://www.episcopalgreenwood.org/giving/)

- Christ Chronological Bible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143364603X)

- The New Testament in Color (https://a.co/d/dR8wIIq)

- An Introduction to the New Testament (https://a.co/d/1UJPnzW)

- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)



Healing of the Paralytic

Today we are joined by Dr. Tony as we continue looking at Jesus’ healings. We look at the man with leprosy in Mt 8:1-4, Mk 1:40-45, Lk 5:12-16



Questions for reflection:

- Where have you encountered God this week?



Readings for next week: Mt 9:1-8, Mk 2:1-12, Lk 5:17-26



Links mentioned in this episode:

- Donate to Mary Balfour’s discretionary fund (https://www.episcopalgreenwood.org/giving/)

- Christ Chronological Bible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143364603X)

- The New Testament in Color (https://a.co/d/dR8wIIq)

- An Introduction to the New Testament (https://a.co/d/1UJPnzW)

- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)

A Man With Leprosy

Today we are joined by the Rev. Marion Sprott, Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. We look at Jesus’ first healings at Capernaum in Mt 8:14-17, Mk 1:29-34, Lk 4:38-41.



Questions for reflection:

- Where have you encountered God this week?



Readings for next week: Mt 8:1-4, Mk 1:40-45, Lk 5:12-16



Links mentioned in this episode:

- The Rev. Marion Sprott (https://www.episdionc.org/blog/diocese-announces-the-rev-marion-sprott-as-new-transition-ministry-officer/)

- Donate to Mary Balfour’s discretionary fund (https://www.episcopalgreenwood.org/giving/)

- Christ Chronological Bible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143364603X)

- The New Testament in Color (https://a.co/d/dR8wIIq)

- An Introduction to the New Testament (https://a.co/d/1UJPnzW)

- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)

Jesus' First Healings

Today we are joined by the Rev. Hannah Hooker, Associate Rector at Christ Church Episcopal in Little Rock, Arkansas. We look at Jesus’ first exorcism in Mk 1:21-28 and Lk 4:31-37.



Questions for reflection:

- Where have you encountered God this week?



Readings for next week: Mt 8:14-17, Mk 1:29-34, Lk 4:38-41



Links mentioned in this episode:

- The Rev. Hannah Hooker (https://christchurchlr.org/staff)

- Donate to Mary Balfour’s discretionary fund (https://www.episcopalgreenwood.org/giving/)

- Christ Chronological Bible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143364603X)

- The New Testament in Color (https://a.co/d/dR8wIIq)

- An Introduction to the New Testament (https://a.co/d/1UJPnzW)

- Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)

Jesus' First Exorcism

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Alan Bentrup (@alanbentrup)

Bible Love is a conversation about scripture between Mary Balfour Dunlap (priest at Church of the Resurrection in Greenwood, S.C.) and Alan Bentrup (priest St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Keller, Texas).

Bible Love: A Scripture Podcast