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Malachi 3:1-4 The Book of Malachi, a name that literally means “my messenger,” was written in the period following Israel’s exile in Babylonian and subsequent return, circa sixth century B.C. Malachi addressed a number of justice-related issues, but his book contains a great deal of reflection on the Temple cult of sacrifice and its priesthood….
Isaiah 9:1-4 The Assyrians had conquered the Northern Kingdom of Israel, including the regions of Zebulon and Naphtali. As God’s covenant people and recipients of his special favor and protection, there could be no explanation for this utter catastrophe except that God was punishing them for their lack of faithfulness to him and his covenant….
Isaías 9:1-4 Los asirios conquistaron el reino del norte de Israel, incluyendo las regiones de Zabulón y Neftalí. Como personas de pacto con Dios y recipientes de su favor especial y protección, no puede haber ninguna explicación para que esta catástrofe absoluta, salvo que Dios los estaba castigando por su falta de fidelidad a él…
Isaiah 49:1-7 In this passage the author answers three important questions: What is the nature of the servant’s origin? What is the nature of the servant’s work? And who are the benefactors of the servant’s work? First, the nature of the servant’s origin is identified. According to the text, before birth, the servant has an…
Isaías 49:1-7 En este pasaje, el autor responde a tres preguntas importantes: ¿Cuál es la naturaleza del origen del siervo? ¿Cuál es la naturaleza del trabajo del siervo? ¿Y quiénes son los benefactores de la obra del siervo? En primer lugar, se identifica la naturaleza de origen del funcionario. Según el texto, antes de nacer,…
Isaiah 42:1-9 “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet.” Arguably, Juliet’s words about Romeo in the famous balcony scene from Shakespeare’s play are among the most frequently quoted in Western culture. She speaks aloud, unaware that he is below in the garden, listening….
Isaías 42:1-9 “¿Qué hay en un nombre? ¡Lo que llamamos rosa / exhalaría el mismo grato aroma, aunque de otra manera se llamase!” Podría decirse, que las palabras de Julieta sobre Romeo en la famosa escena del balcón en la obra de Shakespeare se cuentan entre las que con más frecuencia se citan en la…
Jeremías 31:7-14 A veces es fácil perder de vista lo que realmente es importante en la vida. El pueblo de Dios ha luchado por mantener su parte del pacto con Dios, y cada vez que se alejan, les cae el desastre. En el Código del Deuteronomio, han recibido numerosos y detallados ejemplos de cómo amar…
Isaiah 61:10-62:3 This passage is made up of two poetic tracts written about Israel’s deliverance from exile. As a “finale” in the body of Isaiah’s prophecies, it focuses on Israel’s ultimate redemption and restoration as a nation that will once again stand “before all nations.” The first part of the passage speaks to the salvation…
Isaiah 7:10-17 Our focus during the first three weeks of Advent has been the coming of Jesus and preparing ourselves for that occasion through reflection and repentance. Today, as we anticipate the birth of Christ, we must take this one step further: anticipating the coming of God, we must prepare a place within ourselves to…
Isaías 7:10-17 Nuestro enfoque durante las tres primeras semanas de Adviento ha sido la venida de Jesús y prepararnos para esa ocasión a través de la reflexión y el arrepentimiento. Hoy, como anticipamos el nacimiento de Cristo, debemos dar un paso más allá: anticipando la venida de Dios, tenemos que preparar un lugar dentro de…
Isaiah 35:1-10 Contextually speaking, this passage refers to the flowering of the southern desert in Edom, an area below the Dead Sea. Building up to a crescendo that speaks of the final return of those exiled from their holy land, these verses paint a rich portrait of the coming age of fulfillment. The ancient Israelites…
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