The Problem of the Holy

The Problem of the Holy

Author: Cory Driver February 3, 2025 Duration: 7:07

Isaiah 6:1-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 - There's this thought that flows throughout the Bible that no one may see God and live, and yet, Adam and Eve; Abraham and Sarah; Hagar; Moses; the Sanhedrin on Sinai; Isaiah; Ezekiel and several others all see God and live. The imbalance between holy and unholy is indeed a problem. But God has a solution for that - grace, followed by repentance. The lectionary readings this week all focus on God solving the problem of unholy folks and a holy God.


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: 100

Moving Forward - Weekly Lectionary Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Foolishness or Power? What are the Rules? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:51
Isaiah 9:1-4 & Matthew 4:12-23 (and a little of 1 Cor 1:10-18) - Honestly, I am tired of a certain kind of winning that pits one group of humans against another group of humans. That's bad news. The good news of Jesus es…
Perserverance & Breakthroughs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:14
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Cor 1:1-9; John 1:29-42 - Looking back, do you recognize any moments when you were SO close to finishing or succeeding, but you were exhausted, maybe burnt out, ready to quit? But you push…
The "What" and the "Why" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:12
Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17 - A lot of times, we are searching for the "what?". What's the meaning of life? What is my purpose? What is the correct way to life? What am I doing? This week, the lectionar…
Grace Upon Grace [there isn't a "but," KJ!] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:00
Jer 31:7-14; Psa 147:12-20; Eph 1:3-14; John 1:10-18 - Can you remember a time that might have been a little TOO good? The lectionary passages this week describe God heaping up grace upon grace for those who will turn fr…
Scripture & Relevance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:23
Isaiah 63:7-9 & Matthew 2:13-23 - As we sit around with families during this time of year, we hear a lot of old stories repeated. But are any of them still relevant to our lives? If we have wisdom and gentleness to reall…
A Dangerous Time for a Baby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:46
Isaiah 7:10-16 & Matthew 1:18-25 - There's never a perfect time to have a baby. But there are worse times than others. Major international conflict, pandemics or even just bad politicians make having a baby more difficul…
Healing & Release in the Wilderness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:06
Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; Matthew 11:2-11 - Wilderness times in the life are difficult (and pretty common!). What do we do as we wait for salvation and redemption?
Endurance and Encouragement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:24
Isaiah 11:1-10; Psa 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 - This Advent, we return to many of the old promises and prophesies to hear Good news that leads to endurance and encouragement.