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Proper 21
Preaching
Preaching and Reading the Old Testament Lessons
With an Eye to the New
The traditions that we find in the Old Testament concerning Israel's wandering in the wilderness after her exodus from Egypt have a recurring pattern that probably dates back to the time when they were told orally (cf. Exodus 15:22-25; Numbers 11:1-3; 20:1-13). It is much easier to remember something if it follows a particular pattern, and the oral pattern of these particular texts shows that they are very old.
