In this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 24, Year A:
Exodus 33:12-23 & Psalm 99; Isaiah 45:1-7 & Psalm 96:1-9 (10-13); 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22.
We consider Moses' prayer to the Lord, Isaiah's prophecy regarding Cyrus, Paul's commendation of the Thessalonians, and Jesus' response to entrapping questions about paying taxes.
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 1 Thessalonians
--Bible Project video on themes in Matthew
--Robert Farrar Capon's book "Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus
Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects
0:51 Collect
1:20 Exodus 33:12-23 & Psalm 99
13:59 Isaiah 45:1-7 & Psalm 96:1-9 (10-13)
23:01 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
36:21 Matthew 22:15-22
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.