Wine Press
In the final section of Isaiah (63:1-6) the prophet returns to vineyard imagery to describe the day of the Lord. YHWH will be spattered with blood as He tramples the nations in His anger. Let’s visit a wine press to consider once again how a place of rejoicing could also depict a place of judgment.
Recommended Course(s): Isaiah and Micah: Assyrian Crisis
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Sowing with Tears – Plowing, Planting and Praying: Ronit Maoz
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