Lectionary Lab PREMIUM Edition for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A
February 5, 2023
Thinking the Texts by John Fairless
Just the Text: Isaiah’s text “shouts” for our attention; a trumpet call is sounded, and a strong blast on the horn will almost always cause heads to turn. This must be a fairly significant announcement by the Lord. Jesus’ approach seems much quieter by comparison, but is nonetheless just as deep-reaching. Both speakers…