Dec 4 – 2 Advent Isaiah 11:1-10 The Peaceful Kingdom Return of the Remnant of Israel and Judah Background: The first 39 chapters of Isaiah are considered a unit, typically referred to as First Isaiah. In this section, Isaiah prophesies against the Israelites and lays out God’s complaint against God’s chosen people. The first five […]
Nov 27 – 1 Advent Isaiah 2:1-5 The Future House of God Judgement Pronounced on Arrogance Background: The first 39 chapters of Isaiah are considered a unit, typically referred to as First Isaiah. In this section Isaiah prophesies against the Israelites and lays out God’s complaint against God’s chosen people. The first five chapters primarily […]
Nov 20 – Last Pentecost Jeremiah 23:1-6 Restoration after Exile The Righteous Branch of David Background: The book of Jeremiah is an account of one of the chief priests during David’s reign. Jeremiah is a Levitical priest and is connected to orthodox worship following the law in the Torah. Jeremiah was a prophet during the […]
Oct 30 – 24 Pentecost Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 The Prophet’s Complaint God’s Reply to the Prophet’s Complaint Background: The Book of Habakkuk is an account of one of the Lesser Prophets in the Hebrew Bible and occupies a place in the Scroll of the Twelve. This book provides little direct historical or personal information about […]
Oct 23 – 23 Pentecost Joel 2:23-32 God’s Response and Promise God’s Spirit Poured Out Background: The Book of Joel is the second book in the Masoretic book of the Twelve Prophets. Joel (meaning the Lord [יהוה] is God in Hebrew) is a prophet, most likely in post-exilic Israel. The book spans not only the […]