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In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 13, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13 & Psalm 51:1-13 or Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 & Psalm 78:23-29, Ephesians 4:1-16 & John 6:24-35.

We discuss Nathan's prophetic rebuke of David & David's Psalm of contrite repentance, Paul's description of the unity & maturity to which we are called collectively in Christ & Jesus' instruction to do the work of believing & announcement that He is the Bread of Life.

Notes:

--Dorothy Sayers' essay "Creed or Chaos?"
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 13

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of Ephesians
--Bible Project's CLASS ON EPHESIANS!
--Bible Project's video on the Gospel of John


1:07 Collect
1:32 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13
23:24 Psalm 51:1-13
32:42 Ephesians 4:1-16
44:41 John 6:24-35

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In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 12, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 & Psalm 14 or 2 Kings 4:42-44 & Psalm 145:10-19; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21.

We discuss David's attack on Bathsheba & Uriah, the depiction of folly, sin & oppression in the Psalm, the rich layers of Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3, and Jesus' humble care for people as He rejects kingship.

Notes:
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 12

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of Ephesians
--Bible Project's CLASS ON EPHESIANS!


1:04 Collect
1:51 2 Samuel 11:1-15
19:46 Psalm 14
30:04 Ephesians 3:14-21
42:58 John 6:1-21

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In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 11, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a & Psalm 89:20-37 or Jeremiah 23:1-6 & Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.

We discuss David's desire to build the Lord a house of cedar, the imagery of the people of God as a spiritual house in Ephesians, and Jesus' healing work of all who were brought to Him.

Notes:

--"Finding the Will of God: A Pagan Notion?", by: Dr. Bruce Waltke
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 11

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of Ephesians
--Bible Project's CLASS ON EPHESIANS!
--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus


2:30 Collect
3:10 2 Samuel 7:1-14a
24:09 Psalm 89:20-37
33:05 Ephesians 2:11-22
43:48 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

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In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 10, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 & Psalm 24 or Amos 7:7-15 & Psalm 85:8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29.

We discuss David bringing the ark to Jerusalem & his reverence for the Lord as King, the themes of riches in Ephesians against the backdrop of Acts 19 & the death of John the baptist.

Notes:
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 10

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of Ephesians
--Bible Project's CLASS ON EPHESIANS!
--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus


1:56 Collect
2:26 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
25:45 Psalm 24
31:43 Ephesians 1:3-14
52:10 Mark 6:14-29

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In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 9, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 & Psalm 48 or Ezekiel 2:1-5 & Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13.

We discuss the epic storytelling around David's kingship, the Psalm's imagery of God as stronghold, Paul's boasting, spiritual privacy, humility and thorn in the flesh, and Jesus' rejection at Nazareth.

Notes:
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 9

I (Marissa) am not sure what I was thinking of regarding the water supply in Jerusalem. Perhaps it was Hezekiah's tunnel; perhaps something else, but this article has interesting observations about the water supply to the city.

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Corinthians
--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus


1:45 Collect
2:28 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
21:19 Psalm 48
31:03 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
55:35 Mark 6:1-13

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In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 8, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 & Psalm 130 or Lamentations 3:21-33 or Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43.

We discuss David's lament at the death of Saul & Jonathan, Paul's exhortation to generosity & Jesus' healing of the two daughters.

Notes:
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 8

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Corinthians
--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus


1:21 Collect
1:52 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
15:32 Psalm 130
23:21 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
41:42 Mark 5:21-43

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In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 7, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 & Psalm 9:9-20 or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16 & Psalm 133 or Job 38:1-11 & Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-51.

We discuss David and Goliath, Paul's authentic personal appeal, and Jesus calming the storm.

Notes:
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 7

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 1 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Corinthians
--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus


2:06 Collect
2:36 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49
22:57 Psalm 9:9-20
27:28 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
36:57 Mark 4:35-51

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In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 6, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 & Psalm 20 or Ezekiel 17:22-24 & Psalm 92:1-4, 11-14; 2 Corinthians 5:6-17; Mark 4:26-34.

We discuss the anointing of David & the rejection of Saul as king, the kingly-military imagery of the Psalm, Paul's determination to be all things to all people, and Jesus' parables of the seeds.

Notes:
--Dwell App
Prayers of the People, Proper 6

Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understanding of Jesus's Death, by: Andrew Remington Rillera

Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus, by: Robert Farrar Capon

The Bible Project
--Bible Project's video overview of 1 Samuel
--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Corinthians
--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus


0:47 Collect
1:22 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13
21:24 Psalm 20
31:47 2 Corinthians 5:6-17
42:53 Mark 4:26-34

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