Feb 26 – Last Epiphany Exodus 24:12-18 On the Mountain with God Background: The book of Exodus serves two principal purposes: to describe God’s delivery of Israel from slavery in Egypt and the institution of a system of worshiping יהוה at Sinai. The institution of the cultic ritual begins in chapter 19 and concludes immediately […]
Feb 19 – 7 Epiphany Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Ritual and Moral Holiness Background: Leviticus may be better known for its early rabbinic name which translates to the “Priests’ Manual.” While this book may be the Priests’ Manual most, if not all, the regulations in it are meant for the entire community; yet this book does […]
Feb 12 – 6 Epiphany Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Exhortation to Choose Life Background: The book of Deuteronomy is the last book of the Pentateuch – the five books of Moses. This book is often viewed as a series of addresses offered by Moses to the Israelites prior to their entry into the land of promise. Towards […]
Feb 5 – 5 Epiphany Isaiah 58:1-12 False and True Worship Background: This passage is a portion of the book of Isaiah commonly referred to as Third Isaiah (Chapters 55-66). This section is often viewed as a series of oracles from unknown prophets following the Babylonian exile. Third Isaiah can be seen as an exhortation […]
Jan 29 – 4 Epiphany Micah 6:1-8 God Challenges Israel What God Requires Background: The Book of Micah is the sixth of the twelve Minor Prophets. It is broadly categorized as announcements of punishment and salvation. Micah was a prophet during the period 742 to 698 BCE. Some of the latter portion of this book, […]