Year A, Proper 24

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we consider the readings for Proper 24, Year A:Exodus 33:12-23 & Psalm 99; Isaiah 45:1-7 & Psalm 96:1-9 (10-13); 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22.We consider Moses' prayer to the Lord, Isaiah's prophecy regarding Cyrus, Paul's commendation of the Thessalonians, and Jesus' response to entrapping questions about paying taxes.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 1 Thessalonians--Bible Project video on themes in Matthew--Robert Farrar Capon's book "Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of JesusOther Resources:--Dwell App--Metrical Collects0:51 Collect1:20 Exodus 33:12-23 & Psalm 9913:59 Isaiah 45:1-7 & Psalm 96:1-9 (10-13) 23:01 1 Thessalonians 1:1-1036:21 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.