This week's readings emphasize the prophetic role of God's Word and Spirit in defending and sustaining the Church. Ephesians 3 teaches us how God builds us up by His Spirit to show His glory. Luke 7 shows Jesus raising a boy from the dead, causing the people to proclaim that a great prophet has arisen in the land. The two Old Testament readings come from Ezekiel, showing his call to prophetic ministry and his rebuke of the false prophets.

The BCP Propers Podcast discusses the weekly proper readings from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. The show is hosted by Anglican pastors Steven Wedgeworth and Clayton Hutchins.