The Old Testament in the New Testament: The Spirit as a Midwife Lectionary Date: May 23, 2021 [Pentecost Sunday, Year B] Paul “pushes” the metaphor of childbirth in this discussion of our present labors.

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Romans 8:22–27

First Reading offers exegetical resources for the Old Testament Lectionary reading each week. Hosts Rachel Wrenn and Tim McNinch are PhD students at Emory University. Each month, they invite a leading Hebrew Bible scholar for a longer conversation about the nitty-gritty of the week's text.

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