A Lamp for Today
Kanalaren Xehetasunak
A Lamp for Today
Understanding the Old Testament With Jesus and the Apostles
Atal Berriak
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Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 4: The Blessed, the Humble, and the Mighty
In this episode, we read Luke 1:39-56, noting its link with Hannah’s story in 1 Samuel 2, and David’s joy in the Ark’s homecoming in 2 Samuel 6. The...
Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 3: Our Lord and His Cousin
This week we consider the annunciation of Jesus in Luke 1:26-38, noticing its parallels and contrasts with the announcement of John the Baptist’s comi...
Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 2: The Promise of the Forerunner
This week we consider the announcement of the Forerunner to Zechariah in Luke 1:13-25, understanding Gabriel’s promise in the light of Judges 13; 1 Ki...
Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 2: The Promise of the Forerunner
This week we consider the announcement of the Forerunner to Zechariah in Luke 1:13-25, understanding Gabriel’s promise in the light of Judges 13; 1 Ki...
Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 1: According to Luke
We begin our series on the stories of the Nativity and their connection to the Old Testament by considering Luke 1:1-8 in the light of Luke 24, 2 Pet...
Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 1: According to Luke
We begin our series on the stories of the Nativity and their connection to the Old Testament by considering Luke 1:1-8 in the light of Luke 24, 2 Pet...
Light from the Readable Books 32: The Ezra Apocalypse and Transfiguration
This week we complete our series on the Readable Books by looking at 4 Ezra (2 Esdras 3-14), and reading its central visionary episode in the light of...
Light from the Readable Books 32: The Ezra Apocalypse and Transfiguration
This week we complete our series on the Readable Books by looking at 4 Ezra (2 Esdras 3-14), and reading its central visionary episode in the light of...
Light from the Readable Books 31: 1 Esdras, the Domestic, and the Divine
The relatively unknown book of 1 Esdras (1 Ezra in the Orthodox Study Bible) commends itself to us through the fathers’ attention to its central episo...
Light from the Readable Books 31: 1 Esdras, the Domestic, and the Divine
The relatively unknown book of 1 Esdras (1 Ezra in the Orthodox Study Bible) commends itself to us through the fathers’ attention to its central episo...
Light from the Readable Books 30: The Prayer of Manasseh, Repentance, and Forgiveness
We read the contrite Prayer of Manasseh in the light of Ezra 9, Nehemiah 9, Psalm 51, and 1 Chronicles 21:14-15. We then move on to consider how it...
Light from the Readable Books 30: The Prayer of Manasseh, Repentance, and Forgiveness
We read the contrite Prayer of Manasseh in the light of Ezra 9, Nehemiah 9, Psalm 51, and 1 Chronicles 21:14-15. We then move on to consider how it...
Light from the Readable Books 29: Psalm 151 and David the Small
We look at this “extra” signature Psalm of David, alongside his story in 1 Samuel/1 Kingdoms 17, and with reference to 1 Corinthians 1:22-27. In thes...
Light from the Readable Books 29: Psalm 151 and David the Small
We look at this “extra” signature Psalm of David, alongside his story in 1 Samuel/1 Kingdoms 17, and with reference to 1 Corinthians 1:22-27. In thes...
Light from the Readable Books 28: 4 Maccabees, God’s Reason, and the Passions
We read 4 Maccabees, a book on the very edge of the canon, in the light of what St. Gregory Nazianzen says, as well as in light of Hebrews 11, Acts 22...
Light from the Readable Books 28: 4 Maccabees, God’s Reason, and the Passions
We read 4 Maccabees, a book on the very edge of the canon, in the light of what St. Gregory Nazianzen says, as well as in light of Hebrews 11, Acts 22...
Light from the Readable Books 27: 3 Maccabees and the Works of God in Egypt
We read the fascinating book confusingly called 3 Maccabees (which is mostly about Jews in Egypt BEFORE the time of the Maccabees) in the light of Exo...
Light from the Readable Books 27: 3 Maccabees and the Works of God in Egypt
We read the fascinating book confusingly called 3 Maccabees (which is mostly about Jews in Egypt BEFORE the time of the Maccabees) in the light of Exo...
Light from the Readable Books 26: Maccabean War and Peace, Martyrdom and Resurrection
In this episode we consider the stories of Jonathan and Simon, finishing our study of 1 Maccabees (1 Maccabees 9:24-16:24), and then turn to the stori...
Light from the Readable Books 26: Maccabean War and Peace, Martyrdom and Resurrection
In this episode we consider the stories of Jonathan and Simon, finishing our study of 1 Maccabees (1 Maccabees 9:24-16:24), and then turn to the stori...
Light from the Readable Books 25: Judas Maccabeus, the Happy Warrior
We read the exciting saga of 1 Maccabees 3:1-9:22, understanding Judas Maccabeus’ role in the light of 1 Samuel/2 Kingdoms 17, and Psalm 100 (MT 101)...
Light from the Readable Books 25: Judas Maccabeus, the Happy Warrior
We read the exciting saga of 1 Maccabees 3:1-9:22, understanding Judas Maccabeus’ role in the light of 1 Samuel/2 Kingdoms 17, and Psalm 100 (MT 101)...
Light from the Readable Books 24: Maccabean Resistance and Remembrance
We read the exciting chapter 2 of 1 Maccabees, comparing it to the story of Phinehas in Numbers 25:7-9, as well as in the light of Psalm 106: 26-2...
Light from the Readable Books 24: Maccabean Resistance and Remembrance
We read the exciting chapter 2 of 1 Maccabees, comparing it to the story of Phinehas in Numbers 25:7-9, as well as in the light of Psalm 106: 26-2...
Light from the Readable Books 23: God’s “Timefulness” and 1 Maccabees
We consider the importance of history and human chronicles to our faith, beginning our exploration of 1 Maccabees, with its first chapter. In this w...
Light from the Readable Books 23: God’s “Timefulness” and 1 Maccabees
We consider the importance of history and human chronicles to our faith, beginning our exploration of 1 Maccabees, with its first chapter. In this w...
Light from the Readable Books 22: The Epistle of Jeremiah and False Gods
The Epistle of Jeremiah (found sometimes as Baruch 6) is illumined by reference to Matthew 6:21, Numbers 21:4-9, 4 Kingdoms/2 Kings 18:4, Jeremiah 2:...
Light from the Readable Books 22: The Epistle of Jeremiah and False Gods
The Epistle of Jeremiah (found sometimes as Baruch 6) is illumined by reference to Matthew 6:21, Numbers 21:4-9, 4 Kingdoms/2 Kings 18:4, Jeremiah 2:...
Light from the Readable Books 21: Baruch and the New Name
In this episode we read the concluding consolation of Baruch 4:9-5:9, understanding it in the light of Isaiah 60:14, Isaiah 61:1-4, 9-10, 2 Tim 4:8,...
Light from the Readable Books 21: Baruch and the New Name
In this episode we read the concluding consolation of Baruch 4:9-5:9, understanding it in the light of Isaiah 60:14, Isaiah 61:1-4, 9-10, 2 Tim 4:8,...
Light from the Readable Books 20: Glimpsing Baruch’s Mystery of Wisdom
We read the central portion of Baruch (3:9-4:8), understanding its mysterious words about Wisdom in light of Deuteronomy 3:11-14, Romans 10:5-13, 1...
Light from the Readable Books 20: Glimpsing Baruch’s Mystery of Wisdom
We read the central portion of Baruch (3:9-4:8), understanding its mysterious words about Wisdom in light of Deuteronomy 3:11-14, Romans 10:5-13, 1...
Light from the Readable Books 19: Baruch’s Confession
Baruch 2-3, the honest confession of the exiled people before God, is a very helpful reading for our time of Lenten repentance, and is clarified by re...
Light from the Readable Books 19: Baruch’s Confession
Baruch 2-3, the honest confession of the exiled people before God, is a very helpful reading for our time of Lenten repentance, and is clarified by re...
Light From (and Upon) the Readable Books 18: Baruch in Babylon
Why should we pray for secular leaders? Hear about this and also about the importance corporate confession from Baruch 1, with light from Romans 13,...
Light From (and Upon) the Readable Books 18: Baruch in Babylon
Why should we pray for secular leaders? Hear about this and also about the importance corporate confession from Baruch 1, with light from Romans 13,...
Light From (and Upon) the Readable Books 17: Sirach and the Fathers
This week we read the lengthy commemorative poem of “the fathers” in Sirach 44-50, comparing it with Wisdom of Solomon 10 and Hebrews 11, and understa...
Light From (and Upon) the Readable Books 17: Sirach and the Fathers
This week we read the lengthy commemorative poem of “the fathers” in Sirach 44-50, comparing it with Wisdom of Solomon 10 and Hebrews 11, and understa...
Light From (and Upon) the Readable Books 16: Sirach and Lady Wisdom
In this episode we concentrate upon Sirach’s treatment of Lady Wisdom in chapters 24 and 51, noticing significant links with the Psalms and prophets,...
Light From (and Upon) the Readable Books 16: Sirach and Lady Wisdom
In this episode we concentrate upon Sirach’s treatment of Lady Wisdom in chapters 24 and 51, noticing significant links with the Psalms and prophets,...