The stories from Isaiah and Luke overlap in theme. Our readings from the book of 2 Kings
outlines the entire story of Hezekiah and the readings from Luke provide a
context to the teaching cycle of Jesus when this passage occurs. In the readings from 2 Kings, there are a lot
of names and what might be unfamiliar history.
Know that the history is in light of the king’s faithfulness to
God. Know also that you can ask pastor
any questions you have about the context or just what the heck is going on.
Sun., Feb. 26- Isaiah
39:1-40:5; Luke 16 :19-31
Mon., Feb. 27-2 Kings 18
Tue., Feb. 28-2 Kings 19
Wed., Mar. 1-2 Kings 20
These chapters are the story of King Hezekiah from the ‘histories’
of Israel, offered to set a context for the reading in Isaiah. The prophet is mentioned by name in the book
of 2 Kings.
Thu., Mar. 2-Luke 15: 3-32
The chapter before our passage from Sunday, Jesus provides three
parables of grace.
Fri., Mar. 3-Luke 16
This includes our Sunday passage and concerns teachings about money.
Sat., Mar. 4-Luke 17
The chapter following is in contrast, teaching about faith and
forgiveness.
