In this episode, we discuss the readings for the sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A in the Lectionary cycle: Matthew 5:21-37; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Psalm 119:1-8; Deuteronomy 30:15-20.
We consider the portions of Jesus' Sermon the Mount that address anger, hatred, lust, adultery, divorce, and oath breaking, and our inability to keep the Law. We briefly discuss Paul's description of humble church leadership that recognizes God brings life and growth as well as the invitation to walk in God's life-giving ways found in the Psalm and Deuteronomy.
Notes:
The Bible Project
--Bible Project's overview of Matthew
--Bible Project's overview of 1 Corinthians
--Bible Project's overview of Deuteronomy
--Metrical Collect for the 6th Sunday after the Epiphany
--Prayers of the People for the season after the Epiphany
7:52 Collect
8:46 Matthew 5:21-37
44:43 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
49:22 Psalm 119:1-8
52:15 Deuteronomy 30:15-20
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.