intertextual
The Joseph Epic on the Emmaus Road: 16 Ways Luke 24 Echoes Genesis 42 & 45
The Joseph Epic on the Emmaus Road: 16 Ways Luke 24 Echoes Genesis 42 & 45
Scripture
Hebrew
Yahweh & Yeshua in Psalm 118
Reading both Yahweh (or Yah where the abbreviated form is used) when the Divine name appears in Hebrew, and Yeshua where this Hebrew word for salvation appears brings Palm 118 alive for Palm Sunday and Easter Resurrection Sunday. Verse 25 hits us with new impact when we hear the opening
intertextual
Prodigal Texts: Psalm 34 & 2 Corinthians 5
The lens of Jesus's wisdom story about the Lost Son in Luke 15 illuminates Psalm 34 and 2 Corinthians 5 — these three scriptures are assigned readings in for Year C Lent 4 lectionary of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). Here are two reinterpretations of Psalm 34
Examen
Psalm 23 — Personalized with Examen
Psalm 23 (NLT, alt.) Place your first name in each blank: A psalm of ___________. 1 Yahweh is ___________’s shepherd; ___________ has all that ___________ needs. 2 He lets ___________ rest in green meadows; He leads ___________ beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews ___________’s strength. He guides ___________ along right paths, bringing honor to His name.
Bible
Timeline of Passover in Enemy Territory with Examen
Examining Ourselves Trust/Faith • Like Joshua, do I trust the Triune God to fulfill — either in this mortal life or in my resurrected life — his good promises and good reign in my life? • What is one area in my life where I am tempted to not fully trust God? • Our
Emmaus
11 Stations of the Anointed One
Intertextual Readings from 2nd Samuel and the New Testament on David and the Son of David with Examen for Good Friday Scriptures are ESV unless otherwise noted. 1st Station — The Anointed Blesses the Lame 2nd Samuel chapter 5 (NLT) — Jerusalem’s ‘blind’ and ‘lame’ arrogant pagans 6 David then led
Translation
1 Corinthians 12.31 to 13.13 — my alteration of the Phillips version
When it comes to looking for a functional/dynamic equivalent translation of the "love" chapter — perhaps for reading at a wedding where lots of Nones/Remixed may be in attendance — the 1972 J. B. Phillips version is actually quite good but I do have several concerns listed here,