Year A, Proper 25

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Christ the King: Ezekiel 34:11-20; Psalm 95; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28; Matthew 25:31-46. They discuss the judgment of the sheep and goats, firstfruits of resurrection, and Ezekiel's prophetic warnings. Notes:--2019 Book of Common Prayer--The Bible Project--Advent: The Season of Hope, by: Tish Harrison WarrenAdvent ResourcesFleming Rutledge's Advent bookMalcolm Guite's Advent poetry bookWatch for the Light anthologyVirtual book club and learn about the book here: Vulnerable GodAdditional resources: Scroll down for Household Compline, a primer on the season of Advent, and a Christmas Day liturgy. 0:55 Collect6:55 Ezekiel 34:11-2023:29 Psalm 9533:23 1 Corinthians 15:20-2842:59 Matthew 25:31-46 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.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 28: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; Psalm 90:1-12 (13-17); 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10; Matthews 25:14-30.They discuss the the Day of the Lord, numbering one's days, trusting in God's salvation and return, and the parable of the talents.Notes:--2019 Book of Common Prayer--The Bible Project--Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy PeelerAdvent ResourcesFleming Rutledge's Advent bookMalcolm Guite's Advent poetry bookWatch for the Light anthologyVulnerable God—link to book; link to vritual book club coming next weekAdditional resources: Scroll down for Household Compline, a primer on the season of Advent, and a Christmas Day liturgy. 1:07 Collect1:39 Chat about Advent resources 9:21 Zephaniah 1:7, 12-1824:09 Psalm 90:1-12 (13-17)35:511 Thessalonians 5:1-1044:14 Matthews 25:14-30 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.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 27: Amos 5:18-24; Psalm 70; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13.We discuss the Day of the Lord, religious hypocrisy, early Christian attitudes toward resurrection, David's emotive prayers, and the parable of the ten virgins. Notes:--2019 Book of Common Prayer--The Bible Project--Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy PeelerMy apologies, but the Buzzsprout chapter editor is malfunctioning today.  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.

In this episode, we discuss the readings for All Saints' Day:Revelation 7:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12.We consider the throne room of Revelation, David's declaration of the goodness and provision of God, John's words to us as children of God, and the Beatitudes.Notes:--All Saints resource: Our Church Speaks--R L Stollar's The Kingdom of Children: A Liberation Theology--The Bible Project--Bible Project podcast episode on the Sermon on the Mount--Bible Project video on Revelation--Bible Project video on 1 John--Bible Project video on themes in MatthewOther Resources:--Dwell App--Metrical Collects5:56 Collect7:02 Revelation 7:9-1726:13 Psalm 34:1-10, 2233:041 John 3:1-346:34  Matthew 5:1-12 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.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 25: Exodus 22:21-27; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46.We discuss the Old Testament law, the blessedness of abiding in God's ways, Paul calling himself a nursing mother, and Jesus' confrontation with the religious leaders.Notes:--2019 Book of Common Prayer--Connect with Jessica LM Jenkins' work here--The Bible Project--Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler0:51 Collect3:15  Exodus 22:21-2726:51 Psalm 129:06 1 Thessalonians 2:1-838:44 Matthew 22:34-46 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.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 24: Malachi 3:6-12; Psalm 96; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22. We discuss what Malachi means by "robbing God," Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, and "give to Ceasar what is Ceasar's and to God what is God's."Notes:--2019 Book of Common Prayer--Find Aaron's sermon from last week here--The Bible Project--Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler0:51 Collect3:15  Malachi 3:6-1226:51 Psalm 9629:06 1 Thessalonians 1:1-1038:44 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.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 23: Isaiah 25:1-9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:4-13; Matthew 22:1-14.We discuss Jesus' parable of the wedding feast, Paul's contentment in all things, and the imagery of God overthrowing the ruthless and instead ruthfully hosting a banquet for all people.Notes:--2019 Book of Common PrayerThe Bible ProjectOrdinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler0:53Collect1:28  Isaiah 25:1-916:12 Psalm 2331:15 Philippians 4:4-1342:10 Matthew 22:1-14 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.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 22: Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80: 1-19; Philippians 3:14-21; Matthew 21:33-44.We discuss the vineyard and cornerstone imagery throughout Scripture and Jesus' continual invitation for the religious leaders to change their minds.Notes:--2019 Book of Common PrayerThe Bible ProjectOrdinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler0:57 Collect4:27  Isaiah 5:1-716:48 Psalm 80: 1-1923:58 Philippians 3:14-2134:58 Matthew 21:33-44 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.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 21: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:28-32.We discuss the opportunity available to all to repent, the example of King Ahab and Manasseh, the Christian call to charity, and Jesus' parable of the two sons.Notes:--2019 Book of Common PrayerThe Bible ProjectOrdinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler0:54 Collect3:29  Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-3219:57 Psalm 2528:51 Philippians 2:1-1346:41 Matthew 21:28-32 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.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 20: Jonah 3:10-4:11; Psalm 145; Philippians 1:21-27; Matthew 20:1-16.We discuss the bitterness of rejecting God's generosity to others, the way collective worship invites us to respond to God as individuals, and Paul's spiritual ambitions.Notes:--2019 Book of Common Prayer--Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus, by: Robert Farrar CaponThe Bible ProjectOrdinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler0:52 Collect3:07  Jonah 3:10-4:1125:35 Psalm 14530:13 Philippians 1:21-2740:32 Matthew 20:1-16 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.