James the Just writes to the Jews using pretty turns of phrase about endurance, a real killer, and rad raves. Possibly in opposition to Paul's teaching, he espouses the importance of works in addition to faith and taming the tongue.
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The end of any and all of the Paul's has finally arrived. The final chapters of Hebrews explore a heavenly country, sawing and tearing people apart, the fruit of lips, and the benefit of discipline. As always, we're left with many questions, the most important of which being - what's up with the abs?
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It's finally the penultimate episode of Paul/Maybe Not Paul's letters, and we're recapping like we're back in Deuteronomy! Aaron's rod makes an appearance, as do various washings (yeah, we don't know what that means either), and a new quote from Jesus.
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Join us for a tasting of the word of God, immortal priestly dramas, and classic negging behavior. We're left wondering, does God still got it, and what does Eugene have to say about loins?
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Hebrews, a Paul-ished epistle to an undisclosed (but likely Jewish) audience, spends most of its first four chapters pitching Jesus, burning angels, and trying to figure out which of God's creations is the most important.
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We're taking on two books this week! First up is a DM from Paul to Philemon about his pris-son, followed by a letter to Titus with guidance for older men and women and much (ok, a little) more.
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Another fake Paul writes to Timothy, imploring him to teach, spread the word of truth, and encourage his followers to complete an extensive to-do list. Eugene warns us to avoid pious nitpicking and avoid those allergic to God.
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Chief of sinners, Paul writes to his true child in faith, burning genealogy, threatening to deliver people to Satan, and extolling the virtues of a little wine.
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Paul is both bringing back the classics and taking a sharp left turn towards the end times this week. We're left wondering what was the purpose of 2nd Thessalonians and did Paul really write this?
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Paul's first epistle to the Thessalonians might be one of his earliest. Full of hints about the wrath to come, he throws Philippi under the bus. Some strange insertions leave us wondering about a few verses, and Paul shares another important life motto with us: A reminder never hurts.
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Colossians starts out with interesting theology, including Christology and godheads. In a soft moment, Paul makes everything confusingly sexual and sexually confusing before sharing life instructions - including the ultimate rebuttal to bad dad jokes.
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Written by Paul and Timothy for the believers in Philippi, this epistle teaches us more about the day of Jesus Christ, tender mercies, and things to be aware of, including knife-happy circumcisers.
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Faux-Paul continues to impart important theological lessons to the Ephesians, including: don't let the sun go down on your wrath, no goofing or filthy brothers allowed, and how wives should consider their husbands to be their spiritual authority. Plus we find out what Emily thought of Good Friday Mass and what really happened in Romania.
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The first part of Totally Paul's Clone's epistle to the church at Ephesus might have been missing criticism, but it's full of potential episode titles. Which one is your favorite? God's (Non-Existent) Grandchildren. Signed, Sealed, & Delivered! God is Calorie Free. Your Inward Man. Fills All in All. Clone Mommy Questions. Where Did All the Sentence Breaks Go? Only the Finest Nuns.
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Galatians continues with Paul encouraging us to remember our petty bondage days while changing his stance on circumcision. Pregnancy metaphors are back (so make sure to have a drink handy) and orgies are specifically ruled unacceptable.
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The epistle to the Galatians sheds light on Paul's backstory and speculates about the story of Abraham. Paul continues to dunk on Judaism while trying to connect the dots to Christianity.
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In the final letter to the Church of Corinth, it proves that Paul isn't rubber and the congregation isn't glue. Rumors, insults, hurt feelings, and godly jealousy are abundant. Meanwhile, we're trying to figure out what really happened because the vibes of these chapters are more weird than tears.
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The originator of hot takes continues his letter to the church at Corinth with prose befitting a first-year English major by throwing spaghetti against the wall and espousing the need for waterproof tents during hard, tough, and bad times. Our planned business ventures grow with the addition of Coins for Christ as we read the prosperity gospel and prepare for upcoming "mean-andring".
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2 Corinthians starts off with a confusing amount of comfort, which is made slightly more clear by Eugene, and then Paul starts walking back parts of previous messages. We discover an idea for the ultimate recommendation letter and Christ-scented deodorant, and discuss the transitive properties of glory.
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Uncertain trumpets, the hierarchy of spiritual gifts, misogynistic interpretations, and the recollection of auditorial combat await you in the final chapters of 1 Corinthians. Lessons learned today include the mandate to have the malice of babies, be decent and in order, and that it was Paul all along.-
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