You know what hit me today?
When you read thru all the prophecy of Isaiah, and think about the portions of the prophecy that came true....like the fall of babylon, and the falling of all the nations around Israel......its pretty violent. Talking about bodies being covered with maggots, and blankets of worms. Its very militant. It talks at great length about the destruction of Israels enemies, and how God will punish them. Right?
Well, Isaiah also talks about the coming Christ. It makes total sense to me that the people were expecting Jesus to come and over-throw the suppressive Roman empire.....cause its the same language that Isaiah uses to describes how Jesus will defeat his enemies. To the people of the day the "enemy" was the Roman government, but to God was looking bigger than that.
I get it why the Jews are still waiting for their conquering king.....
Its bringing to mind lots of questions of why the Old and New Testaments are so completey different.
anyway, different take today, I know...
be safe!
good take on that one. I'm just catching up with you here. I had a few days where I didn't do any reading. all is well here about halfway through now. I'll be home soon, this has been fine but home is much better.
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