EPISODE 9 — Pulling the Arc Together Purpose: Synthesis and orientation Function: Closure without dilution Reader Orientation Isaiah 13-27 should be read as a unified argument rather
EPISODE 9 — Pulling the Arc Together Purpose: Synthesis and orientation Function: Closure without dilution Reader Orientation Isaiah 13-27 should be read as a unified argument rather
EPISODE 8 – Isaiah 27: The Restored Vineyard Anchor: Isaiah 27 Purpose: End on hope without sentimentality Reader Orientation Isaiah 27 should be read as the resolution
EPISODE 7 – Isaiah 26: Learning Trust After Judgment Anchor: Isaiah 26 Purpose: Moral formation Reader Orientation Isaiah 26 should be read as a chapter about formation,
Matthew 5 Revised Standard Version (RSV) The Beatitudes 5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came
EPISODE 6 -Isaiah 25: The Feast for All Peoples Anchor: Isaiah 25:6-8 Tone: Hopeful, reverent Reader Orientation Isaiah 25 should be read as the answer to Isaiah
The Eighth Door: The Kingdom Already Given “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are