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

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 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)