Isaiah 25:1-10

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• Reading the Texts:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:

  • III.XX.3, IV.IX.2, V.XII.1 (LXX), Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)  

  • V.10, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212) 

  • XII.35, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)

  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.

  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "By Moab are meant all the enemies of his Church."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "However this might show the deliverance of the Jews out of captivity, it looked further, to the praises that should be offered up to God for Christ's victories over our spiritual enemies, and the comforts he has provided for all believers."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "The prophet reflecting upon those great and glorious prophecies which he had delivered, interrupts the course of his prophecies, and breaks forth into a solemn celebration of God's wonderful works."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
    • "The restoration from Babylon and re-establishment of the theocracy was a type and pledge of this."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Isaiah 25:1-9, James K. Mead, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
    • "The theological tension in Isaiah 25:1-9 means that while we aren't given an earthly means for overcoming all disasters and tragedies, we are given a glimpse of a world in which death is swallowed up forever and 'God will wipe away the tears from all faces' (v. 8)."
  • Isaiah 25:6-9, Easter Day B, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • The Old Testament Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9. Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Howard Wallace Audrey Schindler, Morag Logan, Paul Tonson, Lorraine Parkinson, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "Hospitality is theologically the thematic partner of reconciliation, and in these themes Christians today are able to articulate their faith in a way that is easily grasped."
  • Isaiah 25:1-9, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series A, Ralph W. Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
  • Isaiah 25:6-9, Commentary, Background, Insights from Literary Structure, Theological Message, Ways to Present the Text. Anna Grant-Henderson, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Eating Well," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
  • "Be Glad in the Salvation of God," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
    • "Is there a sense where 'all peoples' have come together today? If so, define."
  • "In the Midst of Danger, Hope," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
    • "Where do you see hope in the light of danger? How has God restored you when you were "down and out?" How did you thank God for your turnaround?"
  • "A Waiting Church," William Willimon, The Christian Century, 1982. At Religion Online.
    • "The One who waited, suffered and died in solidarity with those who wait, suffer and die now gets his day to dance."
  • Isaiah 25:6-9, All Saints B, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
• Articles & Background:
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  • Janzen, Gerald, "Divine Warfare and Nonresistance," Direction, 2003.
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  • Miller, Glenn T., "Isaiah 25:6-9, Between Text and Sermon," Interpretation, 1995.
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  • Oswalt, John N., "Isaiah 24-27: Songs in the Night," Calvin Theological Journal, 2005.
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  • Willimon, William, "A Waiting Church," The Christian Century, 1982.
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• Sermons:
  • "The Problem of Box Elder Trees," the Rev. Debra Samuelson, Day 1, 2005.
  • "No More Tears," John Jewell, 2002.
• Reviews:
  • Review: Donald Polaski, Authorizing an End: The Isaiah Apocalypse and Intertextuality. (Brill, 2001) Review by Hallvard Hagelia in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Review: J. Todd Hibbard, Intertextuality in Isaiah 24-27: The Reuse and Evocation of Earlier Texts and Traditions. Mohr Siebeck, 2006. Review by Jeffery M. Leonard, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
• With Children:
  • "The Lord Shows Isaiah a Bountiful Banquet," "A King Gives a Wedding Banquet," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
• Drama:
  • "Let's Have a Party," Edgar Mayer, dramatix.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Commercial Site: The Work of the People - Isaiah 25 - Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Isaiah 25:1, 4, 5, 8. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • "O Lord, You Are My God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
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