Category Archives: Messiah

A Lasting Legacy of Handel’s Messiah

Posted on January 13, 2024 by JohnJ

Two favorite Christmas traditions of mine are 1) read Doomsday Book, by Connie Willis, Easton Press, 1992; and 2) listen to Handel’s Messiah. Neither of which I actually did this past Christmas. Willis’ Doomsday Book is a SciFi, time travel … Continue reading →

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A Messianic Irony

Posted on August 30, 2011 by JohnJ

Hosea 9:12 Do not rejoice, O Israel, with exultation like the nations! For you have played the harlot, forsaking your God. You have loved harlots’ earnings on every threshing floor. “ from Google News, 8/29/11 Israel lures Hollywood to film … Continue reading →

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A Nation’s Final Decision

Posted on August 4, 2011 by JohnJ

Then all the commanders of the forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people both small and great approached and said to Jeremiah the prophet, “Please let our petition come before you, and … Continue reading →

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Christ in Isaiah

Posted on July 28, 2011 by JohnJ

One last note about Isaiah before commenting on Jeremiah. One of he most spellbinding elements of the book of Isaiah are the references to the Messiah, and the verses used by Jesus Christ from the book. The link between Jesus … Continue reading →

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