# A wicked king, a puppet king, and the king of kings

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Podcast: [Sunday School; A Pillar Bible Study](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sunday-school-a-pillar-bible-study-5766704)
Published: 2025-12-31T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord— including a psalm for the coronation of a wicked king, one of the Church’s first encyclicals, and the retelling of the magi’s search for Jesus. Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:56 Reading 1 - Isaiah 60: 1-6 Psalm 72: 1-2, 7-8, 10-13 Reading 2 - Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6 Gospel - Matthew 2: 1-12 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

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