Wednesday, October 9, 2024
If you read this passage, you know no tables were flipped in Jeremiah 7-9. The flipping of tables did not come until over half a millennia later by a Jewish Rabbi (who happened to be the savior of the world!), named Jesus. It is a common story: Jesus comes running into the temple in Jerusalem,… Read more
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Late in September the warnings went out. Hurricane Helene was coming with full force. Predictions were increasingly dire, saying this could be the most devastating storm ever to hit northern Florida and southern Georgia. Experts warned that the impending storm surge would be “unsurvivable!” Residents living in the path of Helene should get out while… Read more
Monday, October 7, 2024
Our reading today starts with the Lord giving Jeremiah a message. My Bible has a heading at the beginning of verse 4 that says, “Jeremiah’s Call.” God starts first by speaking identity into Jeremiah, saying that “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born, I set you apart… Read more
Friday, October 4, 2024
Edom was a constant enemy of Israel despite its common ancestry in Isaac. Edom rejoiced at any trouble Israel faced. On behalf of the faithful remnant, Isaiah asks God for two favors: to show mercy and compassion to them and to punish their enemies. Before making these requests, Isaiah recited the Lord’s past favors, reminding him of… Read more