Isaiah 25:1-10
(Isaiah 25:6-9)
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- Reading the Texts:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- III.XX.3, IV.IX.2, V.XII.1 (LXX), Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- V.10, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- XII.35, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- From the
Geneva Notes.
- "By Moab are meant all the enemies of his Church."
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "However this might show the deliverance of the Jews out of captivity, it looked further, to the praises that should be offered up to God for Christ's victories over our spiritual enemies, and the comforts he has provided for all believers."
- From
Wesley's Notes.
- "The prophet reflecting upon those great and glorious prophecies which he had delivered, interrupts the course of his prophecies, and breaks forth into a solemn celebration of God's wonderful works."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "The restoration from Babylon and re-establishment of the theocracy was a type and pledge of this."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
Isaiah 25:6-9, Anathea Portier-Young, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
- "In this remarkable passage, the Lord prepares a lavish feast at the Lord's own sacred mountain."
- Commentary,
Isaiah 25:1-9, Patricia Tull, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
- "Lofty poetry does matter. It may even change the world. For instance, the words of the American Declaration of Independence, “we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,� have been reutilized several times to envision equalities that lay well beyond the imagination of its original writers."
- "A Word for All Mourners," Rev John Henson, 2012.
- Commentary, Isaiah 25:1-9, Fred Gaiser, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
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Commentary,
Isaiah 25:1-9, James K. Mead, Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
- "The theological tension in Isaiah 25:1-9 means that while we aren't given an earthly means for overcoming all disasters and tragedies, we are given a glimpse of a world in which death is swallowed up forever and 'God will wipe away the tears from all faces' (v. 8)."
- Isaiah 25:6-9, Easter Day B, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
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The Old Testament Readings:
Isaiah 25:6-9. Weekly Comments on the Revised Common
Lectionary, Howard Wallace Audrey Schindler, Morag Logan, Paul Tonson, Lorraine Parkinson, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church,
Melbourne, Australia.
- "Hospitality is theologically the thematic partner of reconciliation, and in these themes Christians today are able to articulate their faith in a way that is easily grasped."
- Isaiah 25:1-9, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series A, Ralph W. Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
-
"Be Glad in the Salvation of God," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
- "Is there a sense where 'all peoples' have come together today? If so, define."
-
"In the Midst
of Danger, Hope," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com:
A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
- "Where do you see hope in the light of danger? How has God restored you when you were "down and out?" How did you thank God for your turnaround?"
- Isaiah 25:6-9, All Saints B, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Commentary,
Isaiah 25:6-9, Anathea Portier-Young, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Janzen, Gerald,
"Divine Warfare and Nonresistance," Direction, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Miller, Glenn T., "Isaiah 25:6-9,
Between Text and Sermon," Interpretation, 1995.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Oswalt, John N.,
"Isaiah 24-27: Songs in the Night," Calvin Theological Journal,
2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Willimon, William,
"A Waiting Church," The Christian Century, 1982.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Janzen, Gerald,
"Divine Warfare and Nonresistance," Direction, 2003.
- Sermons:
- "Easter Dinner," Rev. Willliam Carter, Day 1, 2012.
- "The Problem of Box Elder Trees," the Rev. Debra Samuelson, Day 1, 2005.
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Easter Sunday B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- Worshiping with Children, Easter Sunday A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011
- "The Lord Shows Isaiah a Bountiful Banquet," "A King Gives a Wedding Banquet," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Drama:
- "Let's Have a Party," Edgar Mayer, dramatix.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Commercial Site: The Work of the People - Isaiah 25 - Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Isaiah 25:1, 4, 5, 8. The Cyber Hymnal.
- "O Lord, You Are My God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Isaiah
