Year B, Advent 2

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In 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 Zion
Book 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 Rutledge
Notes:
--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 Advent

Other Resources:
--Dwell App
--Metrical Collects
--Prayers for Advent Year A

8:13 Collect
9:18 Isaiah 40:1-11
21:32 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
26:35 2 Peter 3:8-15a
43:20 Mark 1:1-8

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 Af

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.

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1. Year B, Advent 2 (00:00:00)

2. Collect (00:08:13)

3. Isaiah 40:1-11 (00:09:18)

4. Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (00:21:32)

5. 2 Peter 3:8-15a (00:26:35)

6. Mark 1:1-8 (00:43:20)