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Isaiah 40:21-31
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | "Help
and Deliverance," Comparative World Scriptures from United
Communities of Spirit. |
| II.XXX.1, Adversus
Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
| V.14, VI.3, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
| I.4, Against
Marcion, Tertullian
(c. 207) |
| II.22, Against
Marcion, Tertullian
(c. 208) |
| Chapter
XVI, Against Praxeas, Tertullian
(c. 213) |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "...men must patiently
abide, and not curiously seek out the cause of God's delay in our
affliction." |
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| From Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "It is bad to have evil
thoughts rise in our minds, but worse to turn them into evil words." |
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| From Wesley's Notes.
| "Why dost thou give way
to such jealousies concerning thy God, of whose infinite power and
wisdom, and goodness, there are such evident demonstrations." |
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| From the Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "Rather, "They
shall put forth fresh feathers as eagles" are said to renovate
themselves; the parallel clause, "renew their strength,"
confirms this. The eagle was thought to moult and renew his feathers,
and with them his strength, in old age (so the Septuagint, Vulgate,
Ps
103:5). However, English Version is favored by the descending
climax, mount up--run--walk; in every attitude the praying,
waiting child of God is "strong in the Lord" (Ps
84:7; Mic 4:5; Heb 12:1)." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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Isaiah 40:12-31, Bible Study by Anthony Bartlett at Preaching Peace. |
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Isaiah 40:12-31, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series B, Ralph W.
Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"For the
Weak and the Weary - A Spirituality of Imperfection,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation.
| "Consider the ways we
often deal with imperfections—denial, shame, blame, judgementalism,
self-justification, pious cliches." |
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"Grasshopper Eyes and Eagles Wings," Rev Todd Weir, bloomingcactus.
| "In faith, it is the capacity to look at the vast
expanse of the world with a sense of awe and wonder that lifts us to new
heights." |
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Isaiah 40:21-31, Epiphany 5B,
The Old Testament Readings: 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.
| "In spite of the people’s inability to comprehend the
way of Yahweh or to see any confidence in the future, Yahweh moves to
deliver them." |
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Isaiah 40:21-31,
Commentary, Background, Insights from Literary Structure, Theological
Message, Ways to Present the Text. Anna Grant-Henderson, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "As we know a God is Creator, all
powerful and yet chose to come to earth and live with human vulnerability.
It is this God that we might also need reminding about in order that we
find again the trust that is not swayed by the powers of the world." |
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"Who Is Like Thee?"
Mary W. Anderson, The Christian Century, 2000.
Religion Online.
| "In a risky but effective homiletical
strategy: Isaiah proclaims the greatness of the Lord in contrast to the
insignificance of the people. Who are they to question God’s ways, God’s
abilities? He is a master at putting God and humankind in perspective." |
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| "Comfort For God's
People: Behold Your God (Isaiah 40)," by Hampton Keathley III at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
| "The promise of these
verses is for those who wait on the Lord. These are the ones who will
find new strength to carry them through the trials of life. Remember
that our word “comfort” comes from the Latin cum fortes, “to give
strength.” As our Comforter, God gives us new strength when we learn
to wait on Him." |
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"God Gives Strength," Faith and Health Connection Weekly
Health Scripture. |
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| Articles & Background:
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"Three is Not
Enough: Jewish Reflections on Trinitarian Thinking," by Dr. David R. Blumenthal,
Professor of Judaic Studies, Emory University.
| "The tendency to
personalist language in describing and addressing God, especially in
Scripture, is well-known. The question is, can it be improved upon?" |
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"Success
and Failure: They Have the Same Problems," Thomas F. Fischer,
Ministry
Health.
| "Indeed, the greatest measure
of ministry is not how successful we've been but how we've dealt
with failure. Perhaps we've focused too much on the expectation of
glory in ministry and not enough on the experience of what ministry
really can be." |
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"On
Waiting," Roots and Branches from
The
Other Side.
| "One of the paradoxes
of scripture is the simultaneous injunction to action and waiting." |
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"In
Conflict, Lead Like a Pilot," Thomas F. Fischer, Ministry
Health.
| "The inherent principles of
managing turbulence in flight are that of making the necessary
adjustments to maintain structural integrity to withstand the blows,
and then restoring positive control and positional awareness to
chart an alternate course to your destination." |
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
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| Sermons:
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"The People Who Could Fly," Otis Moss III, 30 Good Minutes,
Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2006. |
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"Who Is
My Equal?" Dr. Frederick J. Gaiser, Luther Seminary, 2003. |
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"We
Live in Two Orders," Paul Tillich, from The Shaking of the Foundations,
1955. At Religion Online. |
| Who is Like our God? Isaiah 40 - 42, by Ray C. Stedman.
Text or
Real Audio. |
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| Reviews:
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Review: Francesc Ramis Darder, El triunfo de
Yahve sobre los idolos (Is 40,12-44,23): "En vez de zarzas crecera el cipres".
Facultat de Teologia de Catalunya, 2002. Review by Leo Laberge in The
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2004. (Review is in English.) |
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Review:
Jim W. Adams, The Performative Nature and Function of Isaiah 40-55.
T&T Clark, 2006. Review by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer, Review of Biblical
Literature, 2008. |
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| With Children:
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"Junk Food Christians,"
Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. |
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"Strength of an Eagle," Fr Max Bowers, Kids Church. |
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"None of the
Stars Are Ever Missing," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"Traffic
Lights of God," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com. |
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