Readings Isaiah 40:1-11 • Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 • 2 Peter 3:8-15a • Mark 1:1-8 Context Isaiah 40:1-11 Isaiah can be a confusing book to read, especially if you attempt to read it straight through. For instance, our Isaiah reading last week, we found Isaiah talking to the Hebrews as the exile was ending and they were heading home. This is confusingContinue reading “11.30.20 – 12.06.20”
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07.13.20 – 07.19.20
Readings Genesis 28:10-19a • Isaiah 44:6-8 • Romans 8:12-25 • Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Context Genesis 28:10-19a ‘Jacob is characterized, using the fundamental feature of the Hebrew narrative (the way the Old Testament is written), using the practice of ‘Show but Don’t Tell.’ So, you see a character do something, or not do something, and behave in a certain way that tellsContinue reading “07.13.20 – 07.19.20”
06.28.20 – 07.05.20
Readings Psalm 145:8-15 • Zechariah 9:9-12 • Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 • Matthew 11:16-30 • Romans 7:15-20 Context Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Our Genesis passage takes place after the story of God’s call to sacrifice Isaac (in case you have forgotten it was a faith ‘infinite resignation’ moment for Abraham and a miraculous/dramatic rescue forContinue reading “06.28.20 – 07.05.20”
06.15.20 – 06.21.20
Readings Genesis 21:8-21 • Jeremiah 20:7-13 • Psalm 69:7-18 • Romans 6:1b-11 • Matthew 10:24-39 Context Matthew 10:24-39 First, let me proclaim that this is an odd and frustrating passage. At first read (probably at second, third, and fourth read) this can seem like a very disjointed, and completely unconnected series of comments and statements. Context is essential in reading, and comprehending, thisContinue reading “06.15.20 – 06.21.20”
Order, Words, & Voices 