Category Archives: Isaiah
Isaiah 6:1-12
In the year King Uzziah died, I had a vision of the Lord sitting on a throne, exalted and high; the hem of his garment filled the temple. Above all this the Seraphs were in attendance: each one had six wings: with two they covered their faces, with two they covered their bodies, and with [...]
Lectionary Readings for Epiphany 5C: My Paraphrase
Isaiah 6:1-12 In the year King Uzziah died, I had a vision of the Lord sitting on a throne, exalted and high; the hem of his garment filled the temple. Above all this the Seraphs were in attendance: each one had six wings: with two they covered their faces, with two they covered their bodies, [...]
Reflection on Proverbs 22 and Isaiah 35
This Sunday, the various lectionaries offer two lessons from the Hebrew Scriptures for preachers to consider. One is from Proverbs, the other from Isaiah. Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 1 A good name is more valuable than great riches, and to be held in favor by others is better than silver or gold. 2 The rich [...]
