VII.As you read these names, pick out a couple of persons you know something about. VIII.Matthew 1:1-17 (NRSVue) An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of … Continue reading
I.As you spend time with these words from the Prophet Isaiah take note of how he describes “the people.” What has been their history and how does Isaiah describe their situation here? II.Isaiah 9:2-7 (NRSV) The people who walked in … Continue reading
I.The Scripture for these next weeks has as their theme “Call in the New Testament.” We start with the genealogy of Jesus Matthew presents and with the genealogy of Jesus the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews presents. As … Continue reading
I.This week we turn to the Prophet Isaiah and hear him speak of his servant. As I start to listen to these words of the prophet I hear him speak of the servant, of God, the covenant, and behaviors the … Continue reading