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The readings for this upcoming 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time reveal God’s faithfulness to His covenant with David which is fulfilled in Christ and the Church.

In this episode of The Word of the Lord, Dr. Bergsma and Rob Corzine explore the nature of the papacy and its basis within Scripture as Christ appoints Peter as the royal steward for the new kingdom of David, the Church.

This Sunday's Mass Readings:
Reading I: Isaiah 22:19–23
Psalm: Psalm 138:1–2, 2–3, 6, 8
Reading II: Romans 11:33–36
Gospel: Matthew 16:13–20

00:00 Introduction & Personal Objections to the Catholic Faith
05:23 First Reading - The Role of the Royal Steward
11:17 Psalm - God's Covenant Faithfulness
13:27 Second Reading - Israel, Gentiles, & Salvation
17:10 The Gospel - Jesus Giving Peter Authority
27:25 Deeper Dive into the Sunday Readings
34:23 Conclusion

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