Adult Formation  ----  Fall Scripture Study

9:30am Sunday mornings
Ministry Room (next to Mary Statue) ELC
September 18th through November 13th

Isaiah of Jerusalem stand as the foremost of the Hebrew prophets for many bible readers. His lengthy craeer during multiple kingships is a ministry like few others. As a member of the political and religious elite, he stands as a solitary figure (somewhat like our Pope Francis) who absolutly knows that the Hebrew society is going to fall apart and that nothing can be done about it.

Spiritual Reflection: See out own life stages in the three books of Isaiah

First Isaiah - written prior to the captivity when prosperous, Israel is still master of its own country, but the fabric of society is starting to break down and trouble is brewing on the horizon.

Second Isaiah - The captivity: life as they knew it has ended. Wealth is gone, families are fractured, there is no control of one's future. You have nothing that others want.

Third Isaiah - Cyrus has captured Babylon; the Hebrews return to Judeo - overgrown and wild. Spirits are broken; they have to start over but they are weary and tired. Who is there to welcome them back? The remnant people left behind and the Samaritans who resent their return.

Call 221-5099 or email Janet Piechowski to reserve a copy of the commentary on Isaiah.

Bring a friend. Read, think, discuss, pray with others as we journey together.

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last updated 10/10/2016 jm