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Biblical Reading and Reflections: December 23rd (Isaiah 66 & Luke 21:5-38)

Alastair's Adversaria

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The Irrit of the Lord Is on Me

Many modern theologians have suggested that jesus was just bringing a message of complete peace, no judgment whatever. There's something missing there. What's missing is the reference to the day of vengeance of our god. Israel will suffer the wrath of god, and jerusalem will be occupied by the gentiles until the time of the gentiles are fulfilled. The jews will go into captivity. Reading such passages, many struggle with their language. It seems cosmic and extreme. Surely the only thing it could seemingly refer to is a complete melt down of the physical order? But that's not necessarily the case.

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