Isaiah 40-66; Phil 2:5-11; Matt. 20:28; Mark 10:45; 2 Cor 5:21; Gal 3:13-15. Lent has provided us with a rich feast, in the prophecies of the great servant of God, Isaiah. The first two sections (chapters 1-39) which we have considered mostly targeted the years 742-687 BC, from the calling of the prophet, when KingContinue reading “Light From Isaiah 3: The Suffering Servant Brings Hope and Glory”
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Light From (and Upon) the Readable Books 8: Misinformation, Decrees, and the Life of Leaders
Esther 3:13a-g, 5:1-13 LXX, 8:12a-i; Psalm 85/6; Phil 2:-11; 1 Timothy 2:1-4 We have seen already how the LXX version of Esther makes God the main character, with Mordecai’s initial vision and closing interpretation, and with the poignant prayers of both Mordecai and Esther as the action heats up. Our final episode on Esther continuesContinue reading “Light From (and Upon) the Readable Books 8: Misinformation, Decrees, and the Life of Leaders”
Edith M. Humphrey 