ISSL Reflections July 2 2023 Zechariah 9:9–13, 16–17 Post 2

IV.The prophet uses the image of “prisoners” several times. Notice what he tells us about these “prisoners.” V.Zechariah 9:9-13, 16-17 (NRSVue) Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion!     Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem!See, your king comes to you;     triumphant and victorious is he,humble and … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections March 6 2022 Ezra 1:1–8, 11; 2:64–70 Post 1

I.WIth this reading in Ezra we begin reading a set of Scriptures that invite us to think about restoration, liberation, and freedom. And in the background of that is this remark from Ezra 1:11, … the exiles were brought up … Continue reading