Epiphany Psalm 97 Meditation: Matthew –Israel had been expecting a mighty warrior to ride into Jerusalem one day and kick all of the Romans and non-Jewish people out of the city. Apparently, they had forgotten that Isaiah had prophesied that the Messiah would not be noticeable until he established justice on earth. “…a smoldering wick …
Tag: Revelation 21
Wednesday, November 18
Psalms: 112 Meditation Esther: Surprisingly, the terms “God” and “LORD” do not appear in the Book of Esther and yet one can appreciate God’s hand in all that happens. Esther is proclaimed queen and in very short order her uncle Mordecai warns her of an assassination plot against her husband, the king. As we will …
Tuesday, November 17
Psalm: 95 Meditation Revelation: Both ends of this reading are at extreme odds with each other. The opening (and bulk of the passage) is of a glorious and victorious overcoming whereas the latter part describes what’s in store when the Lord says: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay.” As provocative as the description may be, …
