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Text Study with Pastors Bryan Simmons and Jesse Hershberger

Join Senior Pastor Bryan Simmons and Associate Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they take a look at the lectionary text for the upcoming weekend. Pastor Bryan and Pastor Jesse dialogue with each other over the texts and provide key insights into how our faith interacts with our daily lives.

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  1. 19

    Texts for May 3, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons and Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: First Reading - Acts 7:55-60 Psalm - Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 2nd Reading - 1 Peter 2:2-10 Gospel - John 14:1-14

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    Texts for April 26, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons and Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: First Reading - Acts 2:42-47 Psalm - Psalm 23 2nd Reading - 1 Peter 2:19-25 Gospel - John 10:1-10

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    Texts for April 19, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons and Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: First Reading - Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Psalm - Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 2nd Reading - 1 Peter 1:17-23 Gospel - Luke 24:13-35

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    Texts for April 12, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons, Pastor Jesse Hershberger, and Collaborative Learning Student Levi Faas from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: First Reading - Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Psalm - Psalm 16 Second Reading - 1 Peter 1:3-9 Gospel - John 20:19-31

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    Texts for April 5, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons and Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: Maundy Thursday - John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Good Friday Arrest/Trial - John 18:1-19:16a Good Friday Crucifixion - John 19:16b-42 Easter - Matthew 28:1-10

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    Texts for March 29, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons and Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: Old Testament - Zechariah 9:9-17 Psalm - Psalm 118 New Testament - Hebrews 6:16-7:17 Gospel - Matthew 21:1-11

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    Texts for March 22, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons, Pastor Jesse Hershberger, and Collaborative Learning Student Levi Faas from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: Old Testament - Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm - Psalm 130 New Testament - Romans 8:6-11 Gospel - John 11:1-45

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    Texts for March 15, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons and Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: Old Testament - 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm - Psalm 23 New Testament - Ephesians 5:8-14 Gospel - John 9:1-41

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    Texts for March 8, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons and Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: Old Testament - Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm - Psalm 95 New Testament - Romans 5:1-11 Gospel - John 4:5-42

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    Texts for March 1, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons and Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: Old Testament - Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm - Psalm 121 New Testament - Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Gospel - John 3:1-17

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    Texts for February 22, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons, Pastor Jesse Hershberger, and Levi Faas from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: Old Testament - Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Psalm - Psalm 32 New Testament - Romans 5:12-19 Gospel - Matthew 4:1-11

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    Texts for February 15, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons and Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: Old Testament - Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm - Psalm 2 New Testament - 2 Peter 1:16-21 Gospel - Matthew 17:1-9

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    Texts for February 8, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons and Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: Old Testament - Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12] Psalm - Psalm 112:1-9 [10] New Testament - 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16] Gospel - Matthew 5:13-20

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    Texts for February 1, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons and Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: Old Testament - Micah 6:1-8 Psalm - Psalm 15 New Testament - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Gospel - Matthew 5:1-12

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    Texts for January 25, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons and Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: Old Testament - Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm - Psalm 27:1, 4-9 New Testament - 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Gospel - Matthew 4:12-23

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    Texts for January 18, 2026

    Join Pastor Bryan Simmons and Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they discuss the following lectionary texts: Old Testament - Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm - Psalm 40:1-11 New Testament - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Gospel - John 1:29-42

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Join Senior Pastor Bryan Simmons and Associate Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they take a look at the lectionary text for the upcoming weekend. Pastor Bryan and Pastor Jesse dialogue with each other over the texts and provide key insights into how our faith interacts with our daily lives.

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Join Senior Pastor Bryan Simmons and Associate Pastor Jesse Hershberger from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, IA as they take a look at the lectionary text for the upcoming weekend. Pastor Bryan and Pastor Jesse dialogue with each other over the texts and provide key insights into how our faith...

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