The BCP Propers Podcast

The First Sunday in Lent


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This episode looks more closely at Lent. We begin with a discussion about Lent and fasting, particularly the way that Anglicans understand this topic. Then we move into the propers for the day. The Epistle comes from 2 Cor. 6, where Paul discusses our ability to be content under duress and affliction, knowing the truth of our salvation. The Gospel text from Matthew 4 shows Christ's own fasting in the wilderness for our sake. Then the Old Testament lessons show us a picture of "law" and the depth of human sinfulness in the Sodom story of Genesis 19, while Genesis 22 gives us a picture of the gospel in the binding of Isaac but the substitutionary lamb which the Lord provides.

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The BCP Propers PodcastBy Steven Wedgeworth