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Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 22B) on September 1, 2024.  The themes discussed include obedience, faith, living out one's beliefs, virtue versus vice, integrity, and the Song of Songs as a reflection of desire and relationship. The conversation also delves into the book of James (first in a five-week series), highlighting the importance of speech, justice, and living as Christ-like. The concept of being first fruits of God is also explored. Commentaries for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 22B):  https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-22-2/commentary-on-mark-71-8-14-15-21-23-6 Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:08 Gospel of Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 11:24 First Reading - Deuteronomy 4: 1-2, 6-9 15:58 Psalm 15 18:40 Alternate First Reading - Song of Solomon 2:8-13 25:50 Second Reading on James 1 :17-27 30:24 Outro 30:59 End Connect with