Year B, Proper 4

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 4, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) & Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 or Deuteronomy 5:12-15 & Psalm 81:1-10; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6.We discuss the sexual abuse and exploitation done by Eli's priest-sons and the beginning of Samuel's prophetic ministry, the movements of Psalm 139, Paul's humility, and the ways hard-hearted religious leaders angered Jesus & rejected the Sabbath & His healing.Notes:--Dwell App--Prayers of the People for Trinity Sunday, Year BThe Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of 1 Samuel--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Corinthians--Bible Project's video on Sabbath4:08 Collect4:58 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20)23:29 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-1741:21  2 Corinthians 4:5-1250:27  Mark 2:23-3:6 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.