What is the Apocrypha—and why should Christians read it? In this episode of Ask the Church, we explore the history, purpose, and spiritual value of this “second canon” of books written in the centuries before Christ. Often overlooked or misunderstood, the Apocrypha offer rich insight into Jewish heritage, wisdom literature, and the cultural backdrop of the New Testament.
What Should I Call a Member of the Clergy?
In this episode of Ask the Church, we tackle a common but often confusing question: What should I call a member of the clergy? From "Father" to "Parson," "Pastor" and "Minister" to "The Reverend," we explore the historical, theological, and cultural reasons behind various titles—and why sometimes, just using a first name is perfectly fine.
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Psalm 66
Galatians 6:1-18
Luke 10:1-20
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Psalm 16
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Luke 9:51-62
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Psalm 63
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 9:18-26
Trinity Sunday
Isaiah 6:1-7
Psalm 29
Revelation 4
John 16:5-15
Pentecost Sunday
Psalm 104:24-35
1 Corinthians 12:4-13
John 14:8-17
Sunday after Ascension Day
1 Samuel 12:19-24
Psalm 47
Revelation 22:10-21
John 17:20-26
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Joel 2:21-27
Psalm 67
Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27; 22:1-5
John 14:21-29
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 145
Revelation 19:1-9
John 13:31-35
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Psalm 100
Acts 13:14b-16, 26-39; Revelation 7:9-17
John 10:22-30
Third Sunday of Easter
Psalm 33:1-11
Acts 9:1-19a; Revelation 5
John 21:1-14
Second Sunday of Easter
Job 42:1-6
Psalm 111
Revelation 1
John 20:19-31
Easter Sunday
Isaiah 51:9-11
Psalm 118:14-17, 22-24
Colossians 3:1-4
Luke 24:1-12
Good Friday
Genesis 22:1-18
Psalm 69:1-22
John 18:1-19:37
Maundy Thursday
Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm 78:15-26
I Corinthians 11:23-34
John 13:1-15
Palm Sunday
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Psalm 22:1-11
Luke 19:29-40; Luke 23:1-49
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalm 126
Luke 20:9-19
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Psalm 34
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Luke 15:11-32
Third Sunday of Lent
Psalm 103:1-22
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-17