The Bible as Literature

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False Prophets Feb 04, 2021

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In Ezekiel 13, the prophet warns against those who speak their own words, the inspiration of their own thoughts, from their own heart. Such prophets, Ezekiel warns, spread lies and build whitewashed walls; the Lord is against them, he warns, and the work of their hands will surely fall.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 23:25-28.

Episode 366 Matthew 23:25-28; Music:

Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod
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Hagar Feb 02, 2021

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Elucidating the Hebrew scripture by means of his knowledge of Arabic and drawing upon the Latin text, this week Fr. Paul discusses the mistreatment of Hagar and the interesting play on Exodus in Genesis 16. (Episode 155)

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Blind Guides Jan 28, 2021

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The benefit of following a lectionary is that it forces those in church to hear the assigned reading with no regard for who is present, how they sin, or what they prefer to hear. If they are present, the judgment of the reading applies to them. Period. Full stop.

When we deceive ourselves, picking and choosing the reading or the verse; when we attempt to discern what should be emphasized or what we think applies to us; we imagine that we are something, when we are nothing. We make ourselves a god.

In the Bible, the only thing worse than a city-builder is a city-builder with a god complex.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 23:23-24.

Episode 365 Matthew 23:23-24; Music:

Gearhead by Kevin MacLeod
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This is What Sheep Do Jan 26, 2021

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This week Fr. Paul reiterates that scripture calls all the nations to live in their cities as though they were sheep in the wilderness. (Episode 154)

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Above the Heavens Jan 21, 2021

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Be they religious or philosophical, human systems of thought seek to discern what is good and what is evil. The Gospel of Matthew dynamites this approach by usurping human power structures and dismantling human ethics, replacing both with God’s divine judgment, firmly seated outside our control and beyond our understanding.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 23:16-22.

Episode 364 Matthew 23:16-22; Music:

MTA by Kevin MacLeod
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Covenant with Abram Jan 19, 2021

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In today’s episode, Fr. Paul begins his discussion of Genesis 15 and the covenant with Abram. (Episode 153)

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Do Not Become Like Us Jan 14, 2021

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Following the Old Testament’s line, which sets Israel apart to demonstrate that Israel is no better, Matthew’s condemnation of the Scribes and Pharisees consolidates the Bible’s rejection of exceptionalism.

Where nations, religions, institutions, social groupings, and even families scramble to proclaim, “become like us,” resoundingly, the biblical writers warn everyone, “do not become like us!”

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 23:13-15.

Episode 363 Matthew 23:13-15; Music:

Eastern Thought by Kevin MacLeod
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King of Salem Jan 12, 2021

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This week, Fr. Paul concludes his discussion of Genesis 14, noting the special meaning of Melchizedek’s name and the significance of the rare designation, priest of God Most High. (Episode 152)

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Humiliation Jan 07, 2021

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While American Christians fight for social relevance in the culture wars, the writers of the New Testament cancel themselves.

Enough said.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 23:5-12.

Episode 362 Matthew 23:5-12; Music:

Terminal by Kevin MacLeod
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We Are Not It Jan 05, 2021

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In today’s episode, Fr. Paul kicks off the new year with a discussion of Genesis 14, noting that the people do not return to the so-called land of Canaan but to the heavenly Zion. (Episode 151)

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