Month: December 2024
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Warp And Weft
A loom binds together both warp and weft.The Spirit hovers, the Word becomes flesh.A figure forms as fine strands intersect.The virgin’s womb frames the image made fresh.A tapestry hangs for all to inspect.The shepherds gaze at the babe in the creche.Asleep in the hay, a thin thread of light,The Day-Star now woven into the night….
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The Messianic Prophecies in the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah lived with eyes set on God. This is clear from the opening words of his book: “The vision of Isaiah.” Vision is singular, which tells us that Isaiah is meant to be read as one unified whole. It is not a fragmentary account of Isaiah’s prophecies and life with a few historical narratives thrown in…