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Profs. Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson discuss the readings for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, focusing on Jesus' sermon in Luke 4 and its implications. They explore the roles of prophets, the inclusivity of Jesus' message, and the connection to Jeremiah's call. The conversation emphasizes the importance of love, faith, and hope in the context of prophetic ministry and the challenges faced by preachers today.

 [There is a separate episode (#1006) for Presentation of Our Lord Gospel text available at https://www.workingpreacher.org/podcasts/1006-presentation-of-our-lord-feb-2-2025]

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
01:10 Gospel reading, Luke 4:21-30: Exploring Jesus' Sermon and Its Reception
03:00 The Role of Prophets: Elijah and Elisha
06:00 Understanding the All: Inclusivity in Jesus' Message
09:12 First reading, Jeremiah 1: Jeremiah's Call and Its Connection to Jesus
11:54 The Nature of Prophetic Ministry
15:02 Second reading, 1 Corinthians 13: The Greater Gifts: Love, Faith, and Hope
19:48 Conclusion and Reflections on Preaching

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