THURSDAY — LET SCRIPTURE SPEAK TO SCRIPTURE
READ
Isaiah 42:5–43:10
Today we turn to the Haftarah reading.
Before you read Isaiah, remember where you have spent the last three days: Genesis 1:1–6:8.
Now read Isaiah slowly.
WATCH FOR FAMILIAR LANGUAGE
What does Isaiah say about God?
What does He create?
What does He give?
What words, images, or ideas remind you of something you read in B'Reisheet?
When something sounds familiar, stop.
Go back to Genesis and see whether you can find the connection.
ASK
Why might this passage from Isaiah be read alongside B'Reisheet?
Don't worry about finding one "correct" connection.
Show yourself from the text why you think the passages belong together.
CLOSING
Tomorrow we will place one more passage beside these readings. When John begins his Gospel, pay very close attention to where he chooses to begin.