By the Well

Robyn and Fran discuss Jeremiah 23:1-6; Colossians 1:11-20 and Luke 23:33-43, and bid farewell for now, as By the Well pauses.

Howard Wallace and Brendan Byrne discuss Isaiah 65:17-25, Isaiah 12 and Luke 21:5-19.

Daniel Sihombing and Sandy Brodine discuss Haggai 1:15-2:9; Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-7; and Luke 20:27-38.

Kylie Crabbe welcomes Prof Brendan Byrne SJ, Jesuit Priest and renowned scholar of the New Testament as guest to the podcast. We discuss the Habakkuk and 2 Thessalonians readings more briefly before turning to discussion of the reading about Zacchaeus in Luke. Themes across the episode include: finding hope in turbulent political times, eschatology, conversion of communities (not just individuals), salvation that comes to Zacchaeus, meals, “Lukan triangles”—whereby episodes in Luke show a contrast or challenge in how two different people or groups respond to the good news or an interaction with Jesus, and more! Listeners might also be especially interested in Brendan’s wonderful (and highly accessible) commentary on Luke’s Gospel: The Hospitality of God: A Reading of Luke’s Gospel.

Kylie Crabbe and guest Rev Rachel Kronberger discuss Joel 2.23–32 and Luke 18.9–14. Themes include: hope after suffering, communal repentance, insiders and outsiders, portrayals of the Pharisees in the Gospels (and responsible interpretation), tax collectors in first-century Roman setting, reversal or restoration to relationship.  Resources include: Amy-Jill Levine's Jewish Annotated New Testament, Brendan Byrne's The Hospitality of God, Howard Wallace's Lectionary Resources blog, Speaking of the Pharisees event by The Enoch Seminar.