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Pentecost SundaySermon by Fr. David BumstedSaint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, OklahomaThe ReadingsActs 2:1-211 Corinthians 12:3b-13John 20:19-23Psalm 104:25-35, 37The CollectAlmighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.When you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Sunday of Easter VIISermon by Fr. David BumstedSaint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, OklahomaThe ReadingsActs 1:6-141 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11John 17:1-11Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36The CollectO God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.When you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Sunday of Easter VSermon by Fr. Carson WebbSaint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, OklahomaThe ReadingsActs 7:55-601 Peter 2:2-10John 14:1-14Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16The CollectAlmighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.When you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Sunday of Easter IIISermon by Fr. Thom CroweSaint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, OklahomaThe ReadingsActs 2:14a,36-411 Peter 1:17-23Luke 24:13-35Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17The CollectO God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.When you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Sunday of Easter II | 12 April 2026Sermon by Fr. David BumstedSaint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, OklahomaThe ReadingsActs 2:14a,22-321 Peter 1:3-9John 20:19-31Psalm 16The CollectAlmighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.When you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday |Sermon by Fr. Thom CroweSaint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, OklahomaThe ReadingsJeremiah 31:1-6Colossians 3:1-4John 20:1-18Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24The CollectAlmighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.When you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Sunday of the Passion: Palm SundaySermon by Fr. Thom CroweSaint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, OklahomaThe Liturgy of the PalmsMatthew 21:1-11Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29The Liturgy of the WordIsaiah 50:4-9aPhilippians 2:5-11Matthew 26:14- 27:66 The CollectAlmighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.If you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Fifth Sunday of LentSermon by Fr. David BumstedSaint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, OklahomaThe Readings:Ezekiel 37:1-14Romans 8:6-11John 11:1-45Psalm 130Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.If you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Fourth Sunday of LentSermon by Fr. Paul WheatleySaint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, OklahomaThe Readings:1 Samuel 16:1-13Psalm 23Ephesians 5:8-14John 9:1-41Collect: Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.If you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus ChristSermon by Fr. Thom CroweSaint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, OklahomaThe Readings:Malachi 3:1-4Psalm 84Hebrews 2:14-18Luke 2:22-40Collect: Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.If you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: The Pure in HeartSermon by Fr. David BumstedSaint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, OklahomaThe Readings:Micah 6:1-8Psalm 151 Corinthians 1:18-31Matthew 5:1-12Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.If you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
But metanoia—repentance—isn't about guilt. It's about reorienting yourself, looking up, and seeing reality in a new way.Sam almost missed the star because he was too exhausted and overwhelmed to look up. Jesus offers the same invitation to us: the kingdom is breaking in. Look up and see it. And when we do—like Peter and Andrew leaving their nets, like James and John leaving their boat—the only faithful response is to follow.The Readings:Isaiah 9:1-4Psalm 27:1, 5-131 Corinthians 1:10-18Matthew 4:12-23Collect: Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.If you're in Tulsa, join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl.Service times:Sunday Morning:8am – Eucharist, Rite I10am – Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm – Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm – Eucharist, Rite II
—those whose friction in our lives becomes an instrument of grace, spurring us toward sanctification.The Readings:Isaiah 49:1-7Psalm 40:1-121 Corinthians 1:1-9John 1:29-42Collect: Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.If you're in Tulsa, feel free to join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl.Service times are:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Second Sunday after ChristmasHoly Eucharist Rite II 10:00amPreacher: Fr. David BumstedPharaoh, Herod, and the God Who RescuesOn the Second Sunday after Christmas, as the Church lingers at the manger before turning toward Epiphany, Fr. David invites us to see in Matthew's Gospel the echoes of an ancient story: the Exodus. Drawing on an insight from a Monday Night Exodus student, he traces the deliberate parallels Matthew weaves between Pharaoh and Herod—both rulers gripped by fear of losing earthly power, both resorting to duplicity and violence against innocents, both ultimately making way for successors no better than themselves.Against this backdrop of tyranny stands Joseph, our Lord's earthly father, who like Moses before him listens for the voice of God and obeys. Through angelic messages in dreams, Joseph guards the Holy Family from the forces of darkness, cooperating with divine providence as God orchestrates a new exodus—this time, salvation not merely from Egypt but from the tyranny of sin and death itself.Fr. David offers two takeaways for the year ahead: first, the negative example of Herod, whose fear and pride we are called to avoid through self-examination and repentance; and second, the wholesome example of Joseph, whose obedience shows us how to hear God's voice and act upon it. As individuals and as the Body of Christ, we are called to be stewards of the Word, bearing Christ's name to all who would hear it, and offering his love in season and out of season.The readings: Jeremiah 31:7-14 Ephesians 1:3-6Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Psalm 84Collect: O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.If you're in Tulsa, feel free to join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times are:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
The readings:Isaiah 42:1-9Acts 10:34-43Matthew 3:13-17Psalm 29Collect:Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.If you're in Tulsa, feel free to join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times are:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Sunday of Christmas IHoly Eucharist Rite II 10:00amPreacher: Fr. David BumstedThe Word Among Us: Love, Baptism, and New CreationOn the First Sunday of Christmas and the Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist, Fr. David reflects on what it means that “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” the heart of John’s Gospel and of the Christmas season. Drawing on the figure of St. John—the beloved disciple, evangelist, and witness to the Incarnation—he traces how John’s testimony invites the church in every age to believe that Jesus is the Christ and to have life in his Name.In this homily, preached on the joyful occasion of a baptism at St. John’s, we are reminded that baptism is not a quaint ceremony but a sharing in Christ’s death and resurrection, a visible sign of new birth and new creation in him. As a child named John is baptized at St. John’s on the feast of St. John, Fr. David invites the parish to see their own baptisms anew: to abide in Jesus, to walk as children of the light, and to bear witness in love so that the world may know we are Christ’s disciples.The readings:Exodus 33:18-231 John 1:1-9John 21:19b-24Psalm 92Collect:Shed upon your Church, O Lord, the brightness of your light, that we, being illumined by the teaching of your apostle and evangelist John, may so walk in the light of your truth, that at length we may attain to the fullness of eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.If you're in Tulsa, feel free to join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times are:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Carols night, singing by candlelight. In these small moments, the Incarnation—“God with us”—becomes tangible.That same comfort extends into the Word itself. At the Annunciation, Gabriel speaks the name that will scatter fear: Jesus—the Lord saves. Even the name bears saving power, the preacher reminds us, echoing across time like a soft bell in the dark.Fr. David closes with a reflection from his seasonal tradition—watching The Lord of the Rings. As Gandalf casts bright light against shadowed hosts, he sees an echo of St. John’s Gospel: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” This light—Christ’s own light—comforts, purifies, and illumines our hearts.This night, we don’t chase nostalgia; we behold the Word made flesh. Christ is born—the true Light of the world—still bringing comfort and joy, still calling us to reflect his brightness into every shadowed corner of our lives. Merry Christmas.The readings:Isaiah 9:2–7Titus 2:11–14Luke 2:1–20Psalm 96Collect:O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.If you're in Tulsa, feel free to join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times are:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
Let today be Day 1.The readings:Isaiah 11:1-10Romans 15:4-13Matthew 3:1-12Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19Collect:Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.If you're in Tulsa, feel free to join us for worship at 4200 S Atlanta Pl. Service times are:Sunday Morning:8am - Eucharist, Rite I10am - Choral Eucharist, Rite II5:30pm - Choral EvensongWednesday Evening:5:30pm - Eucharist, Rite II
First Sunday of AdventHoly Eucharist Rite II 10:00amPreacher: Fr. Carson WebbAdvent begins not with cozy sentiment but with a wake‑up call. Fr. Carson describes this season as “holy vigilance,” a grace‑filled alertness that rouses the Church from spiritual drowsiness after Pentecost to watch for Christ’s coming in judgment and mercy. Drawing on Romans’ call to “wake from sleep” and Jesus’ command to “keep awake,” he insists that judgment is part of Christ’s loving lordship: the same light that guides us in acts of mercy will one day reveal the truth about us.To picture vigilance, he tells a family story: after his aunt discovered a stranger passed out in her house, she and her husband lived for months in anxious terror over a mysterious pair of men’s shoes by their front door—only to learn later that they were their friend’s shoes, accidentally worn home. That mix‑up becomes a parable for Advent: fear can make us misread Christ’s approach as a menacing thief rather than a trusted friend. The dawn‑light of Advent, by contrast, is like Bach’s “Sleepers, Wake!” organ prelude, gently summoning disciples to step into the day, cast off the works of darkness, and “put on” the armor of light.In the Gospel, when Jesus speaks of two in the field and one taken, Fr. Carson explains that this is not a secret rapture chart but an image of those who are awake to the Lord’s voice versus those who drift through life unaware. Holy vigilance is not paranoid insomnia, constantly scanning for disaster, but hopeful attentiveness to the Lord who comes both at the last day and in the ordinary rhythms of daily life. The question is whether, when Christ arrives at the door of the heart, we will mistake his “shoes” for a thief’s—or recognize him as the Friend who shares his very footsteps and walks us home.So the Church takes up the ancient Advent cry, “Maranatha, come, Lord Jesus,” asking that his unfading light would sift our hearts, melt our frigid darkness, and conform us to his radiant likeness. In that light, disciples are sent into the world to practice spiritual and corporal works of mercy, trusting that the One who judges us is also the Friend who calls us “beloved” and equips us to walk in his ways.The readings:Isaiah 61:10–62:3Psalm 147Galatians 3:23–25; 4:4–7John 1:1–18Collect:Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Sunday of Christ the KingHoly Eucharist Rite II10:00amPreacher: Fr. David BumstedLet’s be honest: sometimes the details you notice in church raise more questions than they answer. After a recent All Souls Day Requiem, Father David found himself fielding questions from college students—most from non-denominational backgrounds - about all sorts of features in our sanctuary. But the hot topic? That peculiar, inaccessible platform way above the altar - the Baldacchino.Turns out, there’s a reason for that architectural “throne in the sky.” It’s not just a quirky construction detail. The Baldacchino symbolizes the seat of a monarch: a visual proclamation that Christ Jesus - crucified, risen, and reigning - is King over everything. Even the golden crown at the front sometimes casts a shadow over the head of the crucified Christ in our stained glass, a “coincidence” that powerfully drives home our faith: in this space, Jesus is Lord and King of all.As our tradition and scripture remind us, Christ’s kingship is nothing like the temporary power or dazzling triumphs of earthly rulers. Where they rule by strength and succession, Jesus reigns by sacrificial love forever. He is, in the words of Colossians, “the image of the invisible God... in him all things hold together.” His reign never ends. He shaped the entire universe and, in love, took on flesh, became a servant, and died so that we might share his glory.The strange platform, the crown’s shadow, and every soaring detail in the church draw us to this cosmic and intimate truth: Christ’s victory and kingship are found in humility - the cross is his true throne. While rulers of this world seek power, Jesus’ blood is shed for us so we might become part of his kingdom.As we approach Advent, preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming at Christmas, Father David invites us to look again at the signs of Christ’s kingship all around us - especially the ones we might have overlooked a hundred times before. Take heart, for Christ reigns eternally. His power and love are enough for this life - and for the life to come.Readings:Jeremiah 23:1-6Canticle 16 (The Song of Zechariah Luke 1: 68-79)Colossians 1:11-20Luke 23:33-43Collect:Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
23rd Sunday after Pentecost: When Reality Hits (and Why That's Actually Good News)Sermon by Father David BumstedSaint John's Episcopal Church | Tulsa, OklahomaNobody really loves a cold dose of reality—especially when you're feeling pretty good about yourself. Father David learned this the hard way back in his music days, when his band lost a battle of the bands competition despite being the better musicians. Turns out the other band just worked the crowd better. (He admits he's still a little salty about it.) But that disappointing moment ended up leading him exactly where he needed to be: right here at Saint John's.The disciples got their own reality check in this week's Gospel. They're standing around the temple in Jerusalem, taking in this magnificent building, probably imagining themselves as key players in the coming messianic kingdom. And then Jesus just lays it out: this whole thing is coming down. There will be wars, earthquakes, persecution—the works.But here's what Jesus is really getting at: the stone temple isn't going to last, and it was never meant to. Because now Christ's presence dwells in his people. We're the temple. The church is where God's presence is known in the world. Which means we can't just stand around admiring the building or looking busy—we're being built up as dwelling places for God himself.Sometimes the harsh truth is exactly what redirects us toward the greater life Christ has for us.This Week's ReadingsFirst Reading: Isaiah 65:17-25Psalm: Canticle 9Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13Gospel: Luke 21:5-19Join Us for WorshipSaint John's Episcopal ChurchTulsa, OklahomaSunday Services:8:00 AM – Holy Eucharist10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist5:30 PM – Choral EvensongWednesday Service:5:30 PM – Holy EucharistWhether you're visiting Tulsa or looking for a church home, we'd love to have you join us!
Sermon from Fr. David Bumsted, rector at Saint John's.Readings for this Sunday Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18Psalm 149Ephesians 1:11-23Luke 6:20-31
Dr. Lyons continues teaching Isaiah, paying particular attention to the message of Isaiah.
Isaiah is one of the longest books in the Bible and covers a large swath of history. In this class we cover the context of Isaiah's prophecies and some of the fun archaeological discoveries about his scroll.
Dr. Lyons recaps the last semester leading into prophets, and then continues his discussion of Isaiah.
Each prophet has a call, but what does that mean? Join Fr. David today as he explains Biblical Call Narratives of the Prophets, and how even we as Christians experience our own call to proclaim the Gospel of Christ.
Prof. Matthew Delaney overviews the Exodus Narrative. Many motion pictures portray the Exodus as a great epic about the Israelites fleeing their Egyptian oppressors, but that is only half the story! In this class, Prof. Delaney recaps the Israelites' journey to Mt. Sinai, the crossing of the Red Sea, the Ten Commandments, and the construction of the Tabernacle.
Dr. Lyons walks the class through the life of Hosea, and why his message is so potent even for today.
Dr. Lyons walks us through the first of the Prophetic Books: Amos. Join us as we learn about who Amos was, what his message consisted of, and how Ancient Israel Society acted.
This week, Dr. Lyons walks us through the life of King Josiah. He was mentioned in 2 Kings 22-23:30 and is remembered as one of the best kings of Israel. His reform efforts to reverse the anti-covenantal policies of his grandfather, Manasseh, and his father. As the Bible says, he was like no other king.
Dr. Lyons takes us through the life of Manasseh, who is infamous for being Israel's worst king.
This week, Fr. David teaches the class about the double story of Elijah and Elisha focusing on elements of the story that Dr. Lyons did not highlight in the course last week.
Dr. Lyons resumes our journey through the Old Testament. In this lesson, we go through 2 Kings 12 and the division of Ancient Israel into its northern and southern kingdoms.
Dr. Lyons leads us through 2 Samuel, specifically highlighting the David and Bathsheba narrative and how that affects the trajectory of David's line.
Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful break! Dr. Lyons is back finishing the 1 and 2 Samuel.
Dr. Lyons returns to teach about the Old Testament. This time, he reviews all that we have learned so that we can be prepared for the rest of the Old Testament.
The Old Testament: The Bible that Jesus Read - Part 11 by Saint John's Episcopal Church, Tulsa
Dr. Zachary Malavolti shares his research on hymns and their use in worship, particular during the 18th Century in America. He discusses metrical psalters, the America "singing school" tradition, and the usic of Yankee tunesmiths.
We take a break from our series with Fr. David Bumsted and welcome Dr. Mark Dwyer. Dr. Mark Dwyer is the organist/choirmaster at Church of the Advent in Boston.
Ever wondered why the altar of a church is set in a specific way? Join Fr. Bumsted as he explains all the different elements of the altar and ultimately the Eucharist.
Ever wondered why the altar of a church is set in a specific way? Join Fr. Bumsted as he explains all the different elements of the altar and ultimately the Eucharist.
Dr. William Lyons discusses the story of Abraham, particularly the culture of the time and why we need to understand the culture of the time to understand the message.
Dr. William Lyons discusses the different Biblical narratives that are similar to the ones found in Genesis, so that we could better understand confusing stories such as the tower of Babel. We compare and contrast those different narratives and show how much the God of the Bible differs from the cultures around the Ancient Near East.
Joseph Arndt, Music Director at Saint John's Episcopal Church, and Dr. William Lyons teach a class about Bach Cantatas. Hear about Bach’s career, the scripture that inspired his work, and theological commentary.
This week we have Professor Matthew Delaney filling in as our guest lecturer. He talks about the flood narrative and its implications for us as Bible readers.
A new class at St. John’s this spring! Dr. Bill Lyons will begin a new Adult Education course on the Old Testament—the Bible that Jesus read. More than an occasional passage read on Sunday mornings, this ancient component of our Bibles forms the foundation of the New Testament and is well-worth a focused study with your friends at church.
This week we focus on Genesis 6 and the Flood Narrative.
A new class at St. John’s this spring! Dr. Bill Lyons will begin a new Adult Education course on the Old Testament—the Bible that Jesus read. More than an occasional passage read on Sunday mornings, this ancient component of our Bibles forms the foundation of the New Testament and is well-worth a focused study with your friends at church.
We finally get to the Garden of Eden, and we go through understanding its significance in the larger context of the Bible.
A new class at St. John’s this spring! Dr. Bill Lyons will begin a new Adult Education course on the Old Testament—the Bible that Jesus read. More than an occasional passage read on Sunday mornings, this ancient component of our Bibles forms the foundation of the New Testament and is well-worth a focused study with your friends at church.
We continue going through Genesis and discussing the importance of understanding the text as it is meant to be understood.
A new class at St. John’s this spring! Dr. Bill Lyons will begin a new Adult Education course on the Old Testament—the Bible that Jesus read. More than an occasional passage read on Sunday mornings, this ancient component of our Bibles forms the foundation of the New Testament and is well-worth a focused study with your friends at church.
This class we finally start going through the beginning of Genesis.
Sermon by Fr. Andrew Johnson, Guest Celebrant and Preacher, Associate Rector at All Souls Episcopal Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
A new class at St. John’s this spring! Dr. Bill Lyons will begin a new Adult Education course on the Old Testament—the Bible that Jesus read. More than an occasional passage read on Sunday mornings, this ancient component of our Bibles forms the foundation of the New Testament and is well-worth a focused study with your friends at church.
This class discusses the geography of the Ancient Near East, so we can see where the events of the Bible took place.
A new class at St. John’s this spring! Dr. Bill Lyons will begin a new Adult Education course on the Old Testament—the Bible that Jesus read. More than an occasional passage read on Sunday mornings, this ancient component of our Bibles forms the foundation of the New Testament and is well-worth a focused study with your friends at church.
In this class we go over the Septuagint and the other Old Testament documents that existed in ancient Israel.
A new class at St. John’s this spring! Dr. Bill Lyons will begin a new Adult Education course on the Old Testament—the Bible that Jesus read. More than an occasional passage read on Sunday mornings, this ancient component of our Bibles forms the foundation of the New Testament and is well-worth a focused study with your friends at church.
In this class we go over canonization and how we got to the Old Testament we have now.
The first 75% of the Bible is a story about the Hebrew people longing for a hero and striving for the good life. Filled with compelling characters, plot cliffhangers, and timeless themes, this collection of books is the greatest literature of an entire civilization produced over a millennium. Matthew Delaney (M.A. Biblical Languages) is passionate about engaging people with the story of the Hebrew Bible so that they will walk away with clarity and inspiration to live out the perennial message of the Bible that leads to Jesus.
In this third and final part, we discuss the Writings section of the Old Testament.
Audio Formation from Sunday January 16, 2022 Matthew Delaney, Presenter Part 2 of 3
The first 75% of the Bible is a story about the Hebrew people longing for a hero and striving for the good life. Filled with compelling characters, plot cliffhangers, and timeless themes, this collection of books is the greatest literature of an entire civilization produced over a millennium. Matthew Delaney (M.A. Biblical Languages) is passionate about engaging people with the story of the Hebrew Bible so that they will walk away with clarity and inspiration to live out the perennial message of the Bible that leads to Jesus.
In this second part, we discuss the Torah and the Prophets.
Audio Formation from Sunday January 9, 2022 Matthew Delaney, Presenter Part 1 of 3
The first 75% of the Bible is a story about the Hebrew people longing for a hero and striving for the good life. Filled with compelling characters, plot cliffhangers, and timeless themes, this collection of books is the greatest literature of an entire civilization produced over a millennium. Matthew Delaney (M.A. Biblical Languages) is passionate about engaging people with the story of the Hebrew Bible so that they will walk away with clarity and inspiration to live out the perennial message of the Bible that leads to Jesus.