From the Crackers & Grape Juice archives.
,, and I speak with Stanley Hauerwas about the readings for the First Sunday in Lent in Year A.The readings are Genesis 2.15-17, 3.1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5.12-19, Matthew 4.1-11.
Our conversation covers a range of topics including Christological readings, the case for the Revised Common Lectionary, lenten practices, congregational reactions, timely habits, Karl Barth, sinful manipulation, legalism, Jesus’ temptations, and the first sin.