At Home with the Lectionary

In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 23, Year A:

Exodus 32:1-14 & Psalm 106:1-6,19-23; Isaiah 25:1-9 & Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14.

We consider the construction of the golden calf, Isaiah's beautiful depiction of God's welcome provision for the oppressed, Paul's exhortation to the Philippians, and Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet.

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project podcast episodes on Exodus
--Bible Project video on the Law and helps for how to read the Law and Prophets
--Bible Project video on the Name of God
--Bible Project video on Philippians
--Bible Project video on themes in Matthew

--Robert Farrar Capon's book "Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus

**Note: the excerpt re: the king providing the wedding garments I was thinking of is, in fact, in Chpt. 11 of the above book.**

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects

0:58 Collect
1:36 Exodus 32:1-14 & Psalm 106:1-6,19-23
16:38 Isaiah 25:1-9 & Psalm 23
31:30 Philippians 4:1-9
43:12 Matthew 22:1-14

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 22, Year A:

Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 & Psalm 19; Isaiah 5:1-7 & Psalm 80:7-14; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46.

We discuss how the decalogue is a revelation of Who God is, the prophetic imagery of Israel as God's vineyard, Paul's single-minded focus of following Jesus, and Jesus' parable of judgment on the vineyard.

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project podcast episodes on Exodus
--Bible Project video on the Law and helps for how to read the Law and Prophets
--Bible Project video on the Name of God
--Bible Project video on Philippians
--Bible Project video on themes in Matthew

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects

1:13 Collect
2:30 Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 & Psalm 19
25:02 Isaiah 5:1-7 & Psalm 80:7-14
33:23 Philippians 3:4b-14
45:26 Matthew 21:33-46

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 21, Year A:

Exodus 17:1-7 & Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 & Psalm 25:1-8; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32.

We discuss the Lord's desire that all should turn and live: through His provision of water at Massah and Meribah, Ezekiel's invitation to repentance, and through Jesus' parable to the religious leaders. We also consider Paul's presentation of Christian humility.

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project podcast episodes on Exodus
--Bible Project video on the Law and helps for how to read the Law and Prophets
--Bible Project video on the Name of God
--Bible Project video on Philippians
--Bible Project video on themes in Matthew

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects

1:15 Collect
1:50 Exodus 17:1-7 & Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
16:40 Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 & Psalm 25:1-8
34:21 Philippians 2:1-13
41:01 Matthew 21:23-32

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 20, Year A:

Exodus 16:2-15 & Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Jonah 3:10-4:11 & Psalm 145:1-8; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16.

We discuss what it means to trust God's goodness in this episode, specifically looking at the Lord's revelation of Himself as gracious provider in the wilderness, as compassionate and caring in his encounter with Jonah, and as delighting in generosity in Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard.

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project podcast episodes on Exodus
--Bible Project video on the Law and helps for how to read the Law and Prophets
--Bible Project video on the Name of God
--Bible Project video on Philippians
--Bible Project video on themes in Matthew

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects

0:54 Collect
1:38  Exodus 16:2-15 & Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
22:07 Jonah 3:10-4:11 & Psalm 145:1-8
34:57 Philippians 1:21-30
50:39 Matthew 20:1-16

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 19, Year A:

Exodus 14:19-31 & Psalm 114; Genesis 50:15-21 & Psalm 103: (1-7), 8-13; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35.

We discuss the way God delivers His people through the Red Sea, the relationship between Joseph and his brothers after their father dies, Paul's exhortation to humble tolerance within Christian community, and Jesus' parable about the Unforgiving Servant.

Notes:

--Ari Lamm's twitter thread
--The Bible Project
--Bible Project podcast episodes on Exodus
--Bible Project video on the firstborn
--Bible Project video on the Name of God
--Bible Project video on Romans
--Bible Project video on themes in Matthew

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects

3:41  Collect
4:16  Exodus 14:19-31 & Psalm 114
26:52 Genesis 50:15-21 & Psalm 103: (1-7), 8-13
41:03 Romans 14:1-12
52:55 Matthew 18:21-35

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 18, Year A:

Exodus 12:1-14 & Psalm 149; Ezekiel 33:7-11 & Psalm 119:33-40; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20.

We discuss the institution of the Passover meal, Ezekiel's commissioning as a watchman, Paul's exhortation to love one another, and Jesus' teaching on calling other individuals to repentance.

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project podcast episodes on Exodus
--Bible Project video on the firstborn
--Bible Project video on the Name of God
--Bible Project video on Romans
--Bible Project video on themes in Matthew

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects

1:43  Collect
2:12  Exodus 12:1-14 & Psalm 149
30:45 Ezekiel 33:7-11 & Psalm 119:33-40
41:35 Romans 13:8-14
53:20 Matthew 18:15-20

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 17, Year A:

Exodus 3:1-15 & Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c; Jeremiah 15:15-21 & Psalm 26:1-8; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28.

We discuss Moses' call at the burning bush, Jeremiah's derail into desire for personal vengeance, Paul's beautiful picture of mutual love in Romans 12, and Jesus' teaching as He turns His face toward Jerusalem and the cross.

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project podcast episodes on Exodus
--Bible Project podcast episode on taking up one's cross
--Bible Project video on the Name of God
--Bible Project video on Romans
--Bible Project video on themes in Matthew

Fleming Rutledge's The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ

--Marissa's thread on the women of Exodus 1-2




Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects

1:19  Collect
2:39  Exodus 3:1-15 & Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c
26:29 Jeremiah 15:15-21 & Psalm 26:1-8
38:19 Romans 12:9-21
48:33 Matthew 16:21-28

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 16, Year A:

Exodus 1:8-2:10 & Psalm 124; Isaiah 51:1-6 & Psalm 138; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20.

We discuss the courage of the women of Exodus 1-2 - Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, Miriam & Bithia - in the context of political intrigue and genocidal cruelty, David's trust that the Lord would not abandon the work of His hands, Paul's exhortation to a *life* of discernment and individual participation and giftedness in the body of Christ, and Jesus' probing questions about who people - and who His disciples - say He is.

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project podcast episodes on Exodus
--Bible Project episode on Son of Man theme
--Bible Project video on Romans

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects

1:21  Collect
2:17  Exodus 1:8-2:10 & Psalm 124
29:29 Isaiah 51:1-6 & Psalm 138
38:22 Romans 12:1-8
52:16 Matthew 16:13-20

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 15, Year A:

Genesis 45:1-15 & Psalm 133; Isaiah 56:1,6-8 & Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a,29-32; Matthew 15:(10-20)21-28.

We discuss the moment when Joseph tells his brothers who he is, Isaiah's and the Psalmist's description of the all nations being welcomed in the temple of God, Paul's discussion of Gentiles being grafted into Israel, and Jesus' teaching on clean and unclean, as well as who's included in the house of Israel, when He responds to the disciples' demand that He send the Canaanite woman away.

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project podcast episodes on Joseph's story
--Bible Project episode on Jesus and the Gentiles
--Bible Project video on Romans

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects

1:08  Collect
2:12  Genesis 45:1-15 & Psalm 133
22:31 Isaiah 56:1,6-8 & Psalm 67
29:04 Romans 11:1-2a,29-32
36:36 Matthew 15:(10-20)21-28

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 14, Year A:

Genesis 37:1-4,12-28 & Psalm 105:1-6,16-22,45b; 1 Kings 19:9-18 & Psalm 85:8-13; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33.

We discuss the way Joseph's brothers violently betrayed him, Elijah's moment of exhaustion and the Lord's sustaining care, the complexity of Paul's theology in Romans 10, and Jesus' presence  with His fearful disciples in the middle of the storm.

Notes:

--The Bible Project
--Bible Project podcast episodes on Joseph's story
--Bible Project video on 1 & 2 Kings
--Bible Project video on Romans

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects
--"Lord, Save Me" icon

1:54 Collect
3:45  Genesis 37:1-4,12-28 & Psalm 105:1-6,16-22,45b
26:19 1 Kings 19:9-18 & Psalm 85:8-13
42:57 Romans 10:5-15
56:21 Matthew 14:22-33

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.