Year A, Proper 23

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 23, Year A:Exodus 32:1-14 & Psalm 106:1-6,19-23; Isaiah 25:1-9 & Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14. We consider the construction of the golden calf, Isaiah's beautiful depiction of God's welcome provision for the oppressed, Paul's exhortation to the Philippians, and Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet.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 Philippians--Bible Project video on themes in Matthew--Robert Farrar Capon's book "Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus**Note: the excerpt re: the king providing the wedding garments I was thinking of is, in fact, in Chpt. 11 of the above book.**Other Resources:--Dwell App--Metrical Collects0:58 Collect1:36 Exodus 32:1-14 & Psalm 106:1-6,19-2316:38 Isaiah 25:1-9 & Psalm 2331:30 Philippians 4:1-943:12 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.