Isaiah 53:10-12, Part 9

This is a continuation of a consideration of the differences between the Masoretic text and the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew before Israel rejected Jesus as Messiah.  The final clause of the first verse under consideration follows: Masoretic Text...

Westworld, Part 2

On his very first visit to Westworld William (Jimmi Simpson) asks the host who greets him: “So, how does this work?  Is there an orientation?”[1] Female Host:  No orientation.  No guidebook.  Figuring out how it works is half the fun.  All you do is make...

Funeral, Part 3

A friend asked for the transcript of the prayer I prayed at my mother’s funeral.  I should apologize to my sister.  She asked for the same thing many months ago and I never got around to it.  So, finally, here it is. It is a prayer that Jesus has taught, and continues...