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Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the sixth Sunday of Epiphany: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26.

They discuss Jeremiah's prophetic message of repentance, Psalm 1's invitation to follow God's instructions, Paul's teaching on Jesus' resurrection, and Jesus' healing ministry and sermon on the plain.

Notes:

--Dwell App
--Prayers of the People for Epiphany
--2019 Book of Common Prayer

--Epiphany, by: Fleming Rutledge in The Fullness of Time IVP series

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video on the Sermon on the Mount

--Bible Project's video on Psalm 1

0:47 Collect
1:14 Jeremiah 17:5-10
17:48 Psalm 1
28:55 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
36:59 Luke 6:17-26

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.

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Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the fifth Sunday of Epiphany: Judges 6:11-24; Psalm 85; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11.

They discuss the call of Gideon and the cycle of the judges, Paul's apostleship and teaching on the resurrection, and Jesus' call of Peter, James & John & miracle of the great catch of fish.

Notes:

--Dwell App
--Prayers of the People for Epiphany
--2019 Book of Common Prayer

--Epiphany, by: Fleming Rutledge in The Fullness of Time IVP series

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's overview of Judges

1:02 Collect
2:43 Judges 6:11-24
16:43 Psalm 85
22:21 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
34:52 Luke 5:1-11

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.

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Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the presentation of Christ in the temple: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 84; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40.

They discuss Mary & Joseph presenting Christ in the temple, and Simeon's and Anna's prophetic welcome.

For discussion of the Year C: Epiphany 4 readings, visit our conversation from three years ago here.

Notes:

--Dwell App
--Prayers of the People for Epiphany
--2019 Book of Common Prayer

The Bible Project

3:36 Collect
4:08 Luke 2:22-40

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.

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Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the third Sunday of Epiphany: Nehemiah 8:1-12; Psalm 113; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Luke 4:14-21.

They discuss Nehemiah's return and Ezra's public reading of the Law, the Psalm's parallels with Hannah's song, Paul's metaphor for the body of Christ, and Jesus' announcement of Jubilee.

Notes:

--Dwell App
--Prayers of the People for Epiphany
--2019 Book of Common Prayer

--NT Wright's "For Everyone" Set - unfortunately it's no longer on sale, but keep an eye out—last Thanksgiving it was available for $5.99.

--Epiphany, by: Fleming Rutledge in The Fullness of Time IVP series

--Marissa's article on the suffering Body of Christ

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's class on spiritual gifts

3:28 Collect
3:54 Nehemiah 8:1-12
22:00 Psalm 113
29:28 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
40:35 Luke 4:14-21

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.

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Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the second Sunday of Epiphany: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11.

They discuss Isaiah's imagery of bride, bridegroom and torch, Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts, and Jesus' miracle at Cana.

Notes:

--Dwell App
--Prayers of the People for Epiphany
--2019 Book of Common Prayer

--NT Wright's "For Everyone" Set - unfortunately it's no longer on sale, but keep an eye out—last Thanksgiving it was available for $5.99.

--Epiphany, by: Fleming Rutledge in The Fullness of Time IVP series

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's class on spiritual gifts

2:27 Collect
3:04 Isaiah 62:1-5
9:49 Psalm 96
17:55 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
33:45 John 2:1-11

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.

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Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the first Sunday of Epiphany, Baptism of Our Lord: Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 89:1-29; Acts 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-22.

They discuss Jesus' baptism, Isaiah's and the Psalmist's foretelling of God's freeing and redeeming work, and God's welcome to all people.

Notes:

--Dwell App
--Prayers of the People for Epiphany
--2019 Book of Common Prayer

--NT Wright's "For Everyone" Set - unfortunately it's no longer on sale, but keep an eye out—last Thanksgiving it was available for $5.99.
--New International Commentary on the Old Testament (NICOT)
--New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT)

--Rabbi Ari Lamm's twitter thread about Rahab

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's reflection on the magi and Herod
--Bible Project's video on Ephesians

4:11 Collect
4:48 Isaiah 42:1-9
16:40 Psalm 89:1-29
25:37 Acts 10:34-38
40:19 Luke 3:15-22

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.

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Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the second Sunday of Christmas: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-14; Matthew 2:1-12.

They discuss God's invitation to contrition and nearness and how the nearness of God is good, Paul's language of riches and inheritance to describe our state in Christ, and the visit of the magi.

Notes:

--Dwell App
Prayers of the People for Christmas
2019 Book of Common Prayer
Christmas Day Liturgy

Christmas, The Season of Life and Light, by: Dr. Emily Hunter McGowin
Reclaiming Quiet, Cultivating a Life of Holy Attention by: Sarah Clarkson

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's reflection on the magi and Herod
--Bible Project's video on Ephesians

3:45 Collect
4:16 Jeremiah 31:7-14
19:37 Psalm 84
40:50 Ephesians 1:3-14
56:18 Matthew 2:1-12

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.

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Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the first Sunday of Christmas: Isaiah 61:10-62:5; Psalm 147:12-20; Galatians 3:23-4:7; John 1:1-18.

They discuss the imagery of royal wedding and God's provision of a secure land, Paul's discussion of slavery, sonship, and inheritance, and the prologue to John's gospel.

Notes:

--Dwell App
Prayers of the People for Christmas
2019 Book of Common Prayer
Christmas Day Liturgy

Christmas, The Season of Life and Light, by: Dr. Emily Hunter McGowin
Reclaiming Quiet, Cultivating a Life of Holy Attention by: Sarah Clarkson

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video on John 1
--Bible Project's video on Galatians

3:43 Collect
4:18 Isaiah 61:10-62:5
14:29 Psalm 147:12-20
22:36 Galatians 3:23-4:7
33:40 John 1:1-18

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.