Year A, Second Sunday in Lent

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss the readings for the second Sunday in Lent, Year A in the Lectionary cycle: John 3:1-17; Romans 4:15-, 13-17; Psalm 121; Genesis 12:1-4aWe discuss Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, the example of Abraham's faith, the imagery in the Psalm of ascent, and God's covenant promise to Abraham.Notes:-Fr. Bruce Waltke's book The Psalms as Worship-Free YouTube playlist of Fr. Bruce lecturing on the PsalmsThe Bible Project--Bible Project's overview of John--Bible Project's overview of Romans--Bible Project's overview of Genesis--Bible Project's video on sin--Bible Project podcast on the Temptation of Jesus--Prayers of the People for the season of Lent, Year A--Metrical Collect for the 2nd Sunday in LentRecommended Lenten Resources:--A Lenten Invitation to a Fasting Buffet (with book recommendations), from: Beth Felker Jones--Dr. Esau McCaulley's primer on Lent--Fleming Rutledge's book The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ--Reader's Theater Passion Narrative Script--Listening track for Lent from the Dwell App--Some book recommendations for Lent from Marissa--Anne Rice's book Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana (I recommend the audio version).8:37 Collect9:17 John 3:1-1727:03 Romans 4:15-, 13-1738:30 Psalm 12152:52 Genesis 12:1-4a 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.