Year A, Proper 16

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 16, Year A:Exodus 1:8-2:10 & Psalm 124; Isaiah 51:1-6 & Psalm 138; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20.We discuss the courage of the women of Exodus 1-2 - Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, Miriam & Bithia - in the context of political intrigue and genocidal cruelty, David's trust that the Lord would not abandon the work of His hands, Paul's exhortation to a *life* of discernment and individual participation and giftedness in the body of Christ, and Jesus' probing questions about who people - and who His disciples - say He is.Notes:--The Bible Project--Bible Project podcast episodes on Exodus--Bible Project episode on Son of Man theme--Bible Project video on RomansOther Resources:--Dwell App--Metrical Collects1:21  Collect2:17  Exodus 1:8-2:10 & Psalm 12429:29 Isaiah 51:1-6 & Psalm 13838:22 Romans 12:1-852:16 Matthew 16:13-20 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.