A sermon on Isaiah 6 in conjunction with the Winter 2013 CONCORDIA JOURNAL.

By Andrew H. Bartelt
Exegetical Issues
The central point is clear: the unity of the corporate body of Christ, made up of diverse parts with different functions, all working for the common …

A time to leave

By Andrew Bartelt
Textual Notes
Verse 26: The pericope is framed by the actions of “messenger of the Lord” (v. 26) and the “spirit of the Lord” (v. 39). The “mal’ak yhwh” …

By Andrew Bartelt
Literary and Canonical Background
Our Lord’s ministry began with the notice that John the Baptist had been arrested (4:12). The words and deeds of Jesus now have been twice interrupted …

by Andy Bartelt

Literary Context
Moses is coming to the conclusion of a long “sermon” of encouragement to God’s people on the plains of Moab, of which chapters 5–28 is the major …