Text Study with Pastors Bryan Simmons and Jesse Hershberger https://bethesdaames.org 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. 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... Bethesda Lutheran Church no Text Study with Pastors Bryan Simmons and Jesse Hershberger bsimmons@bethesdaames.org ℗ & © 2026 Bethesda Lutheran Church Shelby Next CMS Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:06 +0000 720 Texts for May 24, 2026 https://bethesdaames.org/articles/texts-for-may-24-2026 Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:03 +0000 Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 20:19-23 Podcast Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger 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 2:1-21
  • Psalm - Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
  • 2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
  • Gospel - John 20:19-23
]]> 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 2:1-21
  • Psalm - Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
  • 2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
  • Gospel - John 20:19-23
]]> pastor,christian,bible,new,gospel,study,old,testament,psalm,text,epistle https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoyOTkyNSwiYXJ0aWNsZV9pZCI6NjM3NzA2LCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6MTQzNTUxMjAsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6MX0%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/29925/uploaded/2/0e21111485_1779296490_20260524-text-study-podcast.mp3 Texts for May 17, 2026 https://bethesdaames.org/articles/texts-for-may-17-2026 Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:02 +0000 Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11 Podcast Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger 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 1:6-14
  • Psalm - Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
  • 2nd Reading - 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11
  • Gospel - John 17:1-11
]]> 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 1:6-14
  • Psalm - Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
  • 2nd Reading - 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11
  • Gospel - John 17:1-11
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  • First Reading - Acts 17:22-31
  • Psalm - Psalm 66:8-20
  • 2nd Reading - 1 Peter 3:13-22
  • Gospel - John 14:15-21
]]> 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 17:22-31
  • Psalm - Psalm 66:8-20
  • 2nd Reading - 1 Peter 3:13-22
  • Gospel - John 14:15-21
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  • 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
]]> 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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  • First Reading - Acts 2:42-47
  • Psalm - Psalm 23
  • 2nd Reading - 1 Peter 2:19-25
  • Gospel - John 10:1-10
]]> 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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  • 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
]]> 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
]]> pastor,christian,bible,new,gospel,study,old,testament,psalm,text,epistle https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoyOTkyNSwiYXJ0aWNsZV9pZCI6NjM2OTA0LCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6MTQzMTE2NDAsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6MX0%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/29925/uploaded/2/0e21041429_1776288777_20260419-text-study-podcast.mp3 Texts for April 12, 2026 https://bethesdaames.org/articles/texts-for-april-12-2026 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:03 +0000 Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 Podcast Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger, Levi Faas Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger, Levi Faas 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
]]> 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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  • 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
]]> 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
]]> pastor,christian,bible,new,gospel,study,old,testament,psalm,text,epistle https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoyOTkyNSwiYXJ0aWNsZV9pZCI6NjM2NDk4LCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6MTQyOTAxMjUsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6MX0%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/29925/uploaded/2/0e21006216_1775076612_20260405-text-study-podcast.mp3 Texts for March 29, 2026 https://bethesdaames.org/articles/texts-for-march-29-2026 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:03 +0000 Zechariah 9:9-17, Psalm 118, Hebrews 6:16-7:17, Matthew 21:1-11 Podcast Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger 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
]]> 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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  • Old Testament - Ezekiel 37:1-14
  • Psalm - Psalm 130
  • New Testament - Romans 8:6-11
  • Gospel - John 11:1-45
]]> 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
]]> pastor,christian,bible,new,gospel,study,old,testament,psalm,text,epistle https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoyOTkyNSwiYXJ0aWNsZV9pZCI6NjM2MDE1LCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6MTQyNjQxNzIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6MX0%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/29925/uploaded/2/0e20962687_1773526897_20260322-text-study-podcast.mp3 Texts for March 15, 2026 https://bethesdaames.org/articles/texts-for-march-15-2026 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:02 +0000 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Podcast Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger 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
]]> 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
]]> pastor,christian,bible,new,gospel,study,old,testament,psalm,text,epistle https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoyOTkyNSwiYXJ0aWNsZV9pZCI6NjM1NjgyLCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6MTQyNTg1MTMsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6MX0%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/29925/uploaded/2/0e20953397_1773151014_20260315-text-study-podcast.mp3 Texts for March 8, 2026 https://bethesdaames.org/articles/texts-for-march-8-2026 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:56:40 +0000 Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42 Podcast Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger 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
]]> 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
]]> pastor,christian,bible,new,gospel,study,old,testament,psalm,text,epistle https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoyOTkyNSwiYXJ0aWNsZV9pZCI6NjM1NTA3LCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6MTQyNTEwMDIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6MX0%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/29925/uploaded/2/0e20940646_1772722523_20260308-text-study-podcast.mp3 Texts for March 1, 2026 https://bethesdaames.org/articles/texts-for-march-1-2026 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:02 +0000 Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17 Podcast Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger 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
]]> 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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  • Old Testament - Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
  • Psalm - Psalm 32
  • New Testament - Romans 5:12-19
  • Gospel - Matthew 4:1-11
]]> 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
]]> pastor,christian,bible,new,gospel,study,old,testament,psalm,text,epistle https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoyOTkyNSwiYXJ0aWNsZV9pZCI6NjM0OTI3LCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6MTQyMjIxMDAsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6MX0%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/29925/uploaded/2/0e20891880_1771456304_20260222-text-study-podcast.mp3 Texts for February 15, 2026 https://bethesdaames.org/articles/texts-for-february-15-2026 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:03 +0000 Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9 Podcast Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger 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
]]> 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
]]> pastor,christian,bible,new,gospel,study,old,testament,psalm,text,epistle https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoyOTkyNSwiYXJ0aWNsZV9pZCI6NjM0NjMxLCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6MTQyMTExOTQsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6MX0%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/29925/uploaded/2/0e20876207_1770869523_20260215-text-study-podcast.mp3 Texts for February 8, 2026 https://bethesdaames.org/articles/texts-for-february-8-2026 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:02 +0000 Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12]; Psalm 112:1-9 [10]; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16]; Matthew 5:13-20 Podcast Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger 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
]]> 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
]]> pastor,christian,bible,new,gospel,study,old,testament,psalm,text,epistle https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoyOTkyNSwiYXJ0aWNsZV9pZCI6NjM0NDI1LCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6MTQxODczODcsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6MX0%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/29925/uploaded/2/0e20840360_1770245667_20260208-text-study-podcast.mp3 Texts for February 1, 2026 https://bethesdaames.org/articles/texts-for-february-1-2026 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:03 +0000 Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12 Podcast Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger 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
]]> 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
]]> pastor,christian,bible,new,gospel,study,old,testament,psalm,text,epistle https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoyOTkyNSwiYXJ0aWNsZV9pZCI6NjM0MjIxLCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6MTQxNzQzMTAsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6MX0%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/29925/uploaded/2/0e20819657_1769640647_20260201-text-study-podcast.mp3 Texts for January 25, 2026 https://bethesdaames.org/articles/texts-for-january-25-2026 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:02 +0000 Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23 Podcast Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger 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
]]> 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
]]> pastor,christian,bible,new,gospel,study,old,testament,psalm,text,epistle https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoyOTkyNSwiYXJ0aWNsZV9pZCI6NjMzNzg0LCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6MTQxNjAzMDMsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6MX0%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/29925/uploaded/2/0e20796045_1769017836_20260125-text-study-podcast.mp3 Texts for January 18, 2026 https://bethesdaames.org/articles/texts-for-january-18-2026 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:50:32 +0000 Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, and John 1:29-42 Podcast Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger Bryan Simmons, Jesse Hershberger 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
]]> 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
]]> pastor,christian,bible,new,gospel,study,old,testament,psalm,text,epistle https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoyOTkyNSwiYXJ0aWNsZV9pZCI6NjMzNDI4LCJtZWRpYV9pZCI6MTQxNDc3NDksIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6MX0%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/29925/uploaded/2/0e20775603_1768253256_20260118-text-study-podcast.mp3