Biblical Reading and Reflections: September 14th (Habakkuk 2 & Matthew 12:1—21)
Alastair's Adversaria
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Wine Betrays the Arrogant Man
New testament uses of habacut chapter two, verse four as akin to creative developments of a musical theme. Hebrews chapter ten explores the escatological and even messianic dimensions of the verse. The righteous will be distinguished by an unwavering trust in the sure promise of a faithful god which they will receive final vindication. A more christological variation on the theme might even be hinted at in paul,. with jesus being the righteous one, whose unwavering faithfulness leads to vindication for his people.
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