Jan 22 – 3 Epiphany Isaiah 9:1-4 The Righteous Reign of the Coming King Background: This passage is taken from the portion of the Prophet Isaiah often referred to as First Isaiah (Chapters 1-39). This passage can be tentatively dated to the Syro-Eprhaimite war (735-732 BCE). This passage borrows from other Ancient Near-east eulogies for […]
Jan 15 – 2 Epiphany Isaiah 49:1-7 The Servant’s Mission Background: This section falls in the portion of Isaiah called Second Isaiah (Chapters 40-55). The focus of Second Isaiah is foreshadowing the return and restoration after the exile from Babylon and the foretelling of the Messiah, who will come and bring new life through His […]
Jan 8 – 1 Epiphany Isaiah 42:1-9 The Servant, a Light to the Nations Background: This section falls in the portion of Isaiah called Second Isaiah (Chapters 40-55). The focus of Second Isaiah is foreshadowing the return and restoration after the exile from Babylon and the foretelling of the Messiah, who will come and bring […]
Jan 1 – Our Lord Jesus Christ Numbers 6:22-27 The Priestly Benediction Background: The book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Pentateuch and focuses on the life of the Israelites in the wilderness. The book is filled with lists, commands, and stories of the life of Israel during their 40-year trek to the […]
Dec 18 – 4 Advent Isaiah 7:10-16 Isaiah Gives Ahaz the Sign of Immanuel Background: The first 39 chapters of Isaiah are considered a unit, typically referred to as First Isaiah. Chapter 7 is in the midst of a section commonly titled “The Testimony of Isaiah.” In this section Isaiah tries to lead the king […]