Isaiah
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Companions in the wilderness
Evolving Faith’s Sarah Bessey and Jeff Chu believe that a person’s deconstruction can’t just be for them.
Jon Mathieu interviews Sarah Bessey and Jeff Chu
Who is the mother of Israel?
In the Hebrew Bible, God’s love is maternal.
The prophet’s palette (Isaiah 1:1, 10-20)
Why in the world would Isaiah use the image of snow as a sign of life with God?
by Paul Lutter
The prophet’s palette (Isaiah 1:1, 10-20)
Why in the world would Isaiah use the image of snow as a sign of life with God?
by Paul Lutter
God-as-parent is a radical metaphor
It’s not possible to parent without experiencing risk, weakness, pain, and transformation.
by Debie Thomas
Craving hope (Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26)
We live between variants; we also live between Advents.
Redeemed with new wine (Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; John 2:1-11)
Any conversation about salvation should include both an eschatological aspect and one that is relevant to our lives here and now.
With us through the water (Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22)
Our baptismal covenant is a beginning, not an ending.
An ordinary Epiphany (Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12)
The glorious and impressive features are only half of the story.
Joining in song (Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-12)
Sometimes someone else has to start singing before we can.
December 24/25, Nativity (Isaiah 52:7-10; John 1:1-14)
What is the story within the story that we need to hear anew?
November 7, All Saints B (Isaiah 25:6–9)
The prophet Isaiah sings an eschatological melody.
November 7, All Saints B (Isaiah 25:6–9)
The prophet Isaiah sings an eschatological melody.
October 10, Ordinary 28B (Hebrews 4:12-16)
The purpose of the word of God is not to make us feel condemnable, but to help us see what is commendable.
From Dante to Tina Fey, a romp through history with Jesus’ Beatitudes
Blessed are those who read this wise and lovely book.
“Dad, why does Deuteronomy 20 talk about killing the boys and girls?”
My daughter wants to know. Even as a biblical scholar, I don’t have a good answer.