I Kings 17: 8-16, (17-24) Having told the King, Ahab, what he did not want to hear about a coming draught, and having infuriated the Queen, Jezebel, for humiliating the priests of Baal, Elijah is forced to flee for his … Continue reading →

I Kings 18: 20-21, (22-29) Continuing the vital tradition in the Hebrew scriptures of speaking truth to power, the prophet Elijah has directly and publicly challenged King Ahab’s infidelity to Yahweh.  Specifically, Elijah has identified the King’s foray into Baal … Continue reading →

Genesis 50: 19-31 The “angel of God” and the “pillar of cloud” that had been in front of the Israelites as they escaped slavery now moves behind them, coming “between the army of Egypt and the army of Israel.”   It … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 49: 8-16a Although Israel’s international and national fortunes rise and fall, the text of the Book of Isaiah reminds God’s people of God’s “covenant to establish the land, to apportion the desolate heritage…” with the result that prisoners and … Continue reading →

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