Stumps, Shoots, and Second Chances

This week's episode of 'Readings from the Cheap Seats' I delve into the texts for the Second Sunday of Advent: Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72, Romans 15:4-9, and Matthew 3:1-12.

Discover the essence of Advent’s 'double vision'—both future-facing and reflecting on Christ’s first coming. Explore the themes of justice, peace, hope, and repentance as we prepare for Christmas. Join in asking key questions to transform stumps in our lives into new shoots of faith. Let's prepare spiritually for the coming of the King. #Advent #SundayReadings #FaithJourney

00:00 Introduction to the Second Sunday of Advent

01:02 Isaiah 11: The Shoot From the Stump

04:27 Psalm 72: The Kind of King We Actually Want

06:33 Romans 15: Hope, Scripture, and One Voice

10:08 Matthew 3: John the Baptist and the Kingdom At Hand

17:03 Tying It All Together

19:19 Closing Prayer and Final Thoughts

Music: 'Say A Prayer' by Freek van Workum