The Bible Study Evangelista

Category:  Advent ,  O Antiphons   Tag:  Bible reading ,  Old Testament ,  prophecy ,  Protestantism ,  tabernacle   The vowels necessary to pronounce the sacred Name of God, revealed to Moses in the burning bush, are found again in the Hebrew name of Jesus, Emmanuel, with the addition of the consonants from the verb “to save.” “In this way, while the Name of God is so holy, mysterious, and pure that it cannot be pronounced by a human mouth, the addition of Christ’s divine will to save mankind “translates,” that is, transfers, the sanctity of God to our level as creatures and at last makes it possible for us, too, to pronounce God’s true Name, which cannot be any other than Jesus, and thus be saved. All else that we subsequently come to know about God rests on this primary revelation: He is the One who saves us in Jesus” (Vol. 1 of  Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word).

Category:  Advent ,  O Antiphons   Tag:  Bible reading ,  devil ,  fear vs. love ,  kingdom ,  Old Testament ,  prophecy   “In a word, the kingdom of God is the manifestation and the realization of God’s plan of salvation in all its fullness. The kingdom of God is not a concept, a doctrine, or a program subject to free interpretation, but is before all else a person with the face and name of Jesus of Nazareth, the image of the invisible God” ( Redemptoris Missio ,  15, 23). The kingdom you live for is the kingdom you’re building. The kingdom you’re building is the kingdom you experience.  If you’re not experiencing peace in an area of your life (domain), you are being influenced by the enemy and are unconsciously allowing him to steal your rightful domain.  “For the kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy” (Rom 14:17).

Category:  Advent ,  O Antiphons   Tag:  Bible reading ,  Catholic priesthood ,  fulfilled ,  institutional priesthood ,  light ,  Old Testament ,  prophecy   O Oriens : O Radiant Dawn. What does it mean that Jesus is the Sunrise? O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. Isaiah prophesied, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shown” (Isaiah 9:1).