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Isaiah 50:4-9a Isaiah 50 is the third of four servant songs found in Second Isaiah (Chapters 40-55). In this mysterious text, we meet a nameless prophet, looking for the meaning of suffering in his life. He is persecuted by his enemies: They strike his face, pull his beard, insult him and spit on him; yet…
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Rabbi Nachman of Breslov said, “God made man because he loves stories.” And what is the first story about humans? It is a story of temptation, disobedience and clothing manufacturing. Other than the talking snake, this story in Genesis always strikes me as so ordinary and mundane. When they eat the forbidden…
Génesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Rabí Najman de Breslev dijo: “Dios hizo al hombre porque a Él le encantan las historias.” ¿Y cuál es la primera historia de los seres humanos? Es una historia de la tentación, la desobediencia y la fabricación de ropa. Aparte de la serpiente que habla, esta historia en Génesis siempre me parece…
Exodus 24:12-18 Theophany: the technical term for a visible manifestation of God. The clouds and fire in this passage from Exodus are congruent with my imagination of what this kind of encounter might be like. Perhaps my imagination was shaped by previous readings of this passage. Perhaps it was shaped by numerous childhood viewings of…
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Leviticus: not the most popular book of scripture among many Christians. How does one read text that does not contain a discernible story with engaging characters, but only seemingly arcane rituals and laws that have no apparent relevance in twenty-first century Western Christian culture? We do not practice them or even believe…
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Here we are toward the end of the Book of Deuteronomy. Moses is delivering his third and final discourse on the plain before handing over the reins to his successor Joshua so that the Israelites may enter the Promised Land. These are Moses’ final instructions to the people he has guided and instructed…
Deuteronomio 30:15-20 Aquí estamos al final del libro de Deuteronomio. Moisés está presentando su tercer y último discurso en el llano antes de entregar las riendas a su sucesor Josué para que los israelitas puedan entrar en la Tierra Prometida. Estas son las últimas instrucciones de Moisés a la gente que él ha guiado e…
Isaiah 58:2-9a, (9b-12) God wants something more for us. God calls the prophet to point out the futility of fasting, worship, religion that does not make a difference in the current world. The idea of humbling ourselves is not to call God to pay attention to our posture: “Why do we fast, but you do…
Isaías 58:2-9a, (9b-12) Dios quiere algo más para nosotros. Dios llama al profeta para señalar la inutilidad del ayuno, adoración, y religión que no hacen una diferencia en el mundo actual. La idea de humillarnos no es llamar a Dios a prestar atención a nuestra postura: “¿Por qué ayuna, cuando usted no ve? ¿Por qué…
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….
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