Not that Kind of King

Not that Kind of King

Author: Cory Driver November 17, 2025 Duration: 6:29

Jer 23:1-6; Col 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 - Bad shepherds and good shepherds. We can feel the difference, right? Those who harm some sheep, and divide the folk, might be kind to us, but we know, deep down, that they are not trustworthy shepherds. On this Christ the King Sunday, we see what kind of King Jesus is, and what kind of shepherding he models for us.


For those who carry the responsibility of weekly preaching, the days are full-pastoral care, administration, and the quiet work of prayer can easily push sermon preparation to the margins. Moving Forward-Weekly Lectionary Podcast is designed to be a practical companion within that busy rhythm. Hosted by Cory Driver, this weekly audio resource arrives every Monday, offering roughly ten minutes of focused reflection on the upcoming Revised Common Lectionary readings. The idea is simple: to provide a thoughtful starting point early in your week, so you’re never truly beginning from a blank page, even if time forces you to start writing later. Driver shares his perspective to spark your own engagement with the texts, aiming to lighten the load of initial research. This isn't about delivering a finished sermon, but about offering a catalyst for your own creative and spiritual process. By integrating this short, consistent podcast into your routine, you gain a reliable touchpoint for the scriptural themes awaiting your congregation. It’s a tool for pastors and lay leaders alike who seek a structured yet flexible approach to connecting the ancient texts with contemporary life, helping you move forward with a bit more clarity and a little less pressure each week.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Moving Forward - Weekly Lectionary Podcast
Podcast Episodes
True Forgiveness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:46
Genesis 50:15-21 & Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness is NOT having a moment. Some branches of Christianity are infatuated with violence and would try to draft the Prince of Peace to their side to promote vengeance. Other folk…
A Loving Call to Return [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:03
Ezekiel 33:7-11; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20 - Listen, pursuing the sibling comes RIGHT AFTER pursuing the lost sheep.
Jesus and State Violence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:08
Romans 12:9-21 & Matthew 16:21-28 - Whatever else, Christians cannot participate in state violence.
Belief and Actions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:11
Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 So many folks are only worried about believing the right thing. And, don't get be wrong, believing wrong stuff is harmful. Also, belief is not nearly enough to bu…
Talking about Foreigners [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:19
Isaiah 56:`, 6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15:10-28 - So much of the national political discourse in the States is talking about foreigners and foreignness. Well, the Bible isn't exactly silent on the top…
A Tale of Two Kisses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:51
1 Kings 19:9-18 & Matthew 14:22-33 - Elijah on Mt. Horeb and Jesus walking on the water aren't the most closely related passages, until we see some beautiful symmetry comparing worship to kisses.
Don't Steal the Bread~ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:45
Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21; Matthew 114:13-21 "An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away!" - Proverbs 13:23This week, the lectionary texts take aim at how greed and markets lead…
Treasures Old and New (Read Your Bible!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:43
Psalm 119:129-136 & Matthew 13:31-33. 44-52 - Look, we all have our favorite books of the Bible, and those that we usually steer clear of, right? This week in the readings, Jesus makes a case for reading the whole collec…
Goods Seeds, Good Harvest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:27
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 - "It's a parable, people!" In which Jesus tells his followers that their actions really do matter, and that making life more difficult for folks and being anti-law, are really, really bad.
Context Matters! (Parable Time!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:45
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 - Look, I'm not going to try to play it cool. I love the parables. I think they are some of the best stuff we've got in the New Testament. But why parables? And, why does the context in which we hea…