Year B, Advent 2

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 2, Year B: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 We discuss Isaiah's contrasting imagery of military might and gentleness, Peter's description of the day of the Lord, and the ministry of John the Baptizer.Notes:-Link to Marissa's post re: Isaiah 64:6 and Advent 1-Fernando Ortega's All Flesh Is Like the Grass -Fernando Ortega's Prepare the Way O ZionBook Recommendations for the Season of Advent:-IVP's "Fullness of Time" series: Advent: The Season of Hope, by: Rev. Tish Harrison Warren-Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas-Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ, by: Fleming RutledgeNotes:--The Bible Project--Bible Project video on latter half of Isaiah--Bible Project video on 2 Peter--Bible Project video on Gospel of Mark--Bible Project video series on word studies for Advent--Bible Project study guide for the season of AdventOther Resources:--Dwell App--Metrical Collects--Prayers for Advent Year A8:13 Collect9:18  Isaiah 40:1-1121:32 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-1326:35 2 Peter 3:8-15a43:20 Mark 1:1-8Our 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. 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.