The first chapter of Isaiah has been called by Ewald the great arraignment. It... suggests a court of justice; and it has often been pointed out that God is both Judge and Plaintiff, Israel the defendant, heaven and earth the jury, while the prophet is both principal witness and prosecuting attorney. But all this is apt to withdraw the attention from the real pathos of the scene. No doubt there is a judge, and judgment is pronounced. But the Judge is a Father. The paraphernalia of the court-room pass into insignificance when there is heard the exceeding bitter cry, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. - James Hastings
Posted on: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 08:52:39 +0000
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