Sunday School; A Pillar Bible Study

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Baptism of the Lord— including the first of the servant songs in Isaiah, a turning point in the New Testament, and Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan river.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:10Reading 1 - Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7Psalm 29: 1-4, 9-10Reading 2 - Acts 10:34-38Gospel - Matthew 3: 13-17 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord— including a psalm for the coronation of a wicked king, one of the Church’s first encyclicals, and the retelling of the magi’s search for Jesus.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:56Reading 1 - Isaiah 60: 1-6Psalm 72: 1-2, 7-8, 10-13Reading 2 - Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6Gospel - Matthew 2: 1-12 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Feast of the Holy Family— including St. Paul’s heavily misunderstood words to Christians in Colossae about family structure, and the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:11Reading 1 - Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14Psalm 128: 1-5Reading 2 - Colossians 3: 12-21Gospel - Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Christmas Vigil Mass— including St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, and the genealogy that launches the New Testament. If you like listening to Sunday School, consider becoming a paying subscriber to The Pillar. It’s just $8 a month, and it helps make this podcast possible. You can subscribe here: pillarcatholic.com/subscribeAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 11:40Reading 1 - Isaiah 62:1-5Psalm 89: 4-5, 16-17, 27, 29Reading 2 - Acts 13: 16-17, 22-25Gospel - Matthew 1: 1-25-Listen to our episode for Christmas Mass During the Day here: The past days and the last days-Jingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent— including a royal narrative in Isaiah, St. Paul’s understanding of the word ‘gospel,’ and the angel’s appearance to St. Joseph. Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:25Reading 1 - Isaiah 7:10-14Psalm 24: 1-6Reading 2 - Romans 1:1-7Gospel - Matthew 1:18-24 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe