“Schaumburg Shanana Prison Blues”

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“Schaumburg Shanana Prison Blues”

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It’s the 7th Sunday after Pentecost, and Jacob decides to make a deal with God, even though God didn’t ask for one. The psalmist tries to play hide and seek with God. Creation wants humanity to get their act together, and Jesus uses some apocalyptic images to explain his apocalyptic images.

Genesis 28:10-19a

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43