Isaiah 9 - Day 500 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7 Commentary (myjewishlearning.com): The idea that a human being–the Messiah–will help usher in the redemption of the Jewish people has roots in the Bible. However, Jewish sources have not, as a general rule, focused attention on the specific personal qualities of the Messiah. Images of the Messiah as humble or as a child are juxtaposed with images of a victorious and wise ruler–perhaps contrasting Israel’s current, unredeemed state and the prophetic vision of the future. In recent times, some Jews have “democratized” the concept of the Messiah, seeing the process of, or the preparation for, redemption in the actions of regular people. Application: The Israelites were not willing to believe and missed Jesus. In doing so they have transferred their hope to something or someone more relatable. Prayer: Lord, help my unbelief... Comments are closed.
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