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James 5:7-10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, you must be patient as you wait for the coming of the Lord. Consider the farmer who waits patiently for the coming of rain in the fall and spring, looking forward to the precious fruit of the earth. You also must wait patiently, strengthening your resolve, because the coming of the Lord is near. Don’t complain about each other, brothers and sisters, so that you won’t be judged. Look! The judge is standing at the door! Brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of patient resolve and steadfastness The post Speak in the name of the Lord – James 5:7-10 appeared first on Queer Theology.

Sometimes Scripture comforts us, sometimes it convicts us, and sometimes it does both. In this episode, we look at what sort of king (or president) is God looking for and what role do WE have in doing the work of God? Read the transcript (PDF) To learn more about Sanctuary Collective, take a look at https://www.queertheology.com/sanctuary-collective/ The post Psalms, Kings, and Donald Trump – Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 appeared first on Queer Theology.

This week we take a break from the lectionary readings to focus on self care, why self care is important for LGBTQ Christians, some ways to get started taking care of yourself, and how self care fits into the season of Advent that we’re now in. Show Notes 8 Queer Tips to Get Through the Holidays Join Sanctuary Collective to get instant access to An LGBTQ Christian Guide to Self Care (and more) A free, three-part video series on taking care of yourself around unaffirming family & friends   The post Self Care in the Christian Lectionary appeared first on Queer Theology.

This week, we take a break from the lectionary to talk about Transgender Day of Remembrance which is this Sunday, November 20. You can find some sermons, podcasts, and a toolkit over at queertheology.com/tdor The post An important Transgender Day of Remembrance message for Christians appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this passage, Isaiah lays out God’s vision for a new Earth. How does it sound to you? And what is our role in ushering that I? Listen to our “A New Heaven and a New Earth” podcast episode on Revelation 21:1-6 Help us out by leaving a review on iTunes at queertheology.com/review Isaiah 65:17-25 Look! I’m creating a new heaven and a new earth:     past events won’t be remembered;     they won’t come to mind. Be glad and rejoice forever     in what I’m creating,     because I’m creating Jerusalem as a joy     and her people as a source of gladness. I will rejoice in Jerusalem and be glad about my people.     No one will ever hear the sound of weeping or crying in it again. No more will babies live only a few days,     or the old fail to live out their days. The one who dies at a hundred will be like a young person,     and the one falling short of a hundred will seem cursed. They will build houses and live in them;     they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They won’t build for others to live in,     nor plant for others to eat. Like the days of a tree will be the days of my people;     my chosen will make full use of their handiwork. They won’t labor in vain,     nor bear children to a world of horrors,     because they will be people blessed by the Lord,     they along with their descendants. Before they call, I will answer;     while they are still speaking, I will hear. Wolf and lamb will graze together,     and the lion will eat straw like the ox,     but the snake—its food will be dust. They won’t hurt or destroy at any place on my holy mountain,     says the Lord. The post God’s Vision for a New Earth – Isaiah 65:17-25 appeared first on Queer Theology.

We hear often that “The Bible says X about marriage” and you know what? The Bible says allllll sorts of things of about marriage. In this passage, we learn of a marriage tradition that seems bizarre by today’s standards—and one that Jesus seems to agree with. What gives? What can this passage teach us about marriage? And as a bonus, this passage also ends with an insight into the nature of God. We dig into that too. Support the podcast by leaving a review! Go to queertheology.com/review and that will take you to the page on iTunes Luke 20:27-38 Some Sadducees, who deny that there’s a resurrection, came to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies leaving a widow but no children, the brother must marry the widow and raise up children for his brother. Now there were seven brothers. The first man married a woman and then died childless. The second and then the third brother married her. Eventually all seven married her, and they all died without leaving any children. Finally, the woman died too. In the resurrection, whose wife will she be? All seven were married to her.” Jesus said to them, “People who belong to this age marry and are given in marriage. But those who are considered worthy to participate in that age, that is, in the age of the resurrection from the dead, won’t marry nor will they be given in marriage. They can no longer die, because they are like angels and are God’s children since they share in the resurrection. Even Moses demonstrated that the dead are raised—in the passage about the burning bush, when he speaks of the Lord as the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. He isn’t the God of the dead but of the living. To him they are all alive.” The post “The Bible says weird things about marriage” – Luke 20:27-38 appeared first on Queer Theology.

This passage has some pretty harsh words for Sodom — but they aren’t what you might expect — and ends with a popular verse about red sins being washed white as snow… that also has a twist you haven’t heard about. Isaiah 1:10-18 Hear the word of the Lord,     you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God,     you people of Gomorrah! “The multitude of your sacrifices—     what are they to me?” says the Lord. “I have more than enough of burnt offerings,     of rams and the fat of fattened animals; I have no pleasure     in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. When you come to appear before me,     who has asked this of you,     this trampling of my courts? Stop bringing meaningless offerings!     Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations—     I cannot bear your worthless assemblies.  Your New Moon feasts and your appointed festivals     I hate with all my being. They have become a burden to me;     I am weary of bearing them.  When you spread out your hands in prayer,     I hide my eyes from you; even when you offer many prayers,     I am not listening. Your hands are full of blood!  Wash and make yourselves clean.     Take your evil deeds out of my sight;     stop doing wrong.  Learn to do right; seek justice.     Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless;     plead the case of the widow. “Come now, let us settle the matter,”     says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet,     they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson,     they shall be like wool. The post Sodom & Gomorrah – Isaiah 1:10-18 appeared first on Queer Theology.

This week, Brian takes a look at the essence of Christianity: is it all about getting into heaven? He weaves together his own experience, that of his friends, and passages from Scripture to lay out how he sees Jesus’s ministry and God’s kingdom. If you want to dive deeper into how LGBTQ genders and sexualities can enrich your life and the church, head over to queertheology.com/dive-deeper and we’ll send resources your way. Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Read this podcast as an article The post Is it all about getting into heaven? appeared first on Queer Theology.

Show Notes We focus in “Every scripture is inspired by God” and look at what Scriptures exactly this passage is referring to Call out some intellectually dishonest ways this passage has been used We look at what it means for Scripture to be in inspired Other places we find inspiration How understanding what this passage really means about scripture can impact our relationship with scripture Remember to leave us a review by going to queertheology.com/review 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 But you must continue with the things you have learned and found convincing. You know who taught you. Since childhood you have known the holy scriptures that help you to be wise in a way that leads to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus. Every scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for showing mistakes, for correcting, and for training character, so that the person who belongs to God can be equipped to do everything that is good. I’m giving you this commission in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is coming to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearance and his kingdom. Preach the word. Be ready to do it whether it is convenient or inconvenient. Correct, confront, and encourage with patience and instruction.   Photo by shock264 The post What does it mean to be inspired? – 2 Timothy 3:14 – 4:2 appeared first on Queer Theology.

2 Timothy 2:8-13 Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from the dead and descended from David. This is my good news. This is the reason I’m suffering to the point that I’m in prison like a common criminal. But God’s word cannot be imprisoned. This is why I endure everything for the sake of those who are chosen by God so that they too may experience salvation in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 1his saying is reliable: “If we have died together, we will also live together.          If we endure, we will also rule together.         If we deny him, he will also deny us.  If we are disloyal, he stays faithful”     because he can’t be anything else than what he is. Show Notes Queer Theology’s twitter: @qtheology Prison abolition is an LGBT Christian issue Join Queer Theology’s online community: queertheology.com/sanctuary-collective The post This is my good news … God’s word cannot be imprisoned – 2 Timothy 2:8-13 appeared first on Queer Theology.