Year B, Advent 1

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In this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 1, Year B:
Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37.
We discuss the themes of the season of Advent, Isaiah's hopeful expectation for the Lord's assistance, Paul's thanksgiving for God's faithful provision, and Jesus' instruction to "Stay Awake."
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 1 Corinthians
--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

5:14Collect
6:32 Isaiah 64:1-9
20:16 Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18
29:51 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
42:31 Mark 13:24-37

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.

Chapters

1. Year B, Advent 1 (00:00:00)

2. Collect (00:05:14)

3. Isaiah 64:1-9 (00:06:32)

4. Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 (00:20:16)

5. 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 (00:29:51)

6. Mark 13:24-37 (00:42:31)