What is Humanity's First & Final Calling | Sandra Richter
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Lecture Title - The Servant, the Idol, & the Image of God: Isaiah’s Conversation with the Creation Account
Genesis 1-3 introduces the reader to a unique creature. One who is not only animate and gendered, but one who, unlike all the other creatures, is made in the ṣélem (“image”) of the Almighty. Genesis describes the animation of the creature and its installation in God’s garden as a precursor to the calling of all callings-the stewardship of creation. As the great story of redemption makes clear, the role of image-bearer is ̒ādām’s first and final calling. Yet with the fall, the image is twisted, and thereby God’s servant perverts his calling. In this lecture, Richter connects these great themes of Genesis-creation, fall, restoration-with the prophet Isaiah’s vision of what was and what is to come.
Sandra L. Richter (PhD Harvard University) is Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College. She is author of The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (IVP Academic, 2008) and Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters (IVP Academic, 2020).
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Powerful insight in the phrase "we create god in our own image," thanks for the light.
What a beautiful soul and mind. When Dr. Richter broke her emotion in Isaiah's description of Jesus, I remembered my own reaction on first reading this description of our suffering Saviour, physically broken, not to be looked upon, ripped by the scourge, hated by man. I could see His image in the poor, destroyed prisoner from the congregation of the pastor with a question. A Jewish man who suffered in much the same way as Christ, but still spiritually broken, needing to realize that God knows his suffering, because He, too suffered injustice.
Forgiveness is the cure, bringing us closer to Jesus every time we try to understand what brings a person to hate enough to break another. I suffered as a child under unrelenting bullying and humiliation in school, not only by classmates, but by some of my teachers as well. From grade 1 to my senior year in high school. I was threatened with being stabbed in PE on the next cross country run; I was molested by a nun in front of the class-just for a laugh; I was forced to draw, then wear a sandwich board sign all day in school for two days proclaiming that I had the sloppiest desk in Room 5. I would cry out to God, "Why do they hate me? I never did nothing to nobody." Every night, I prayed without an answer.
My sin? Only that I was different and stood out for ridicule. Small, skinny, not so good looking, but a decent student nonetheless. I hated mankind in general for a long time and never felt the presence of God in my life. Then I forgave and tried to understand what could bring a person to hate another so much, that they would wish for his innocent death. It brought me closer to Christ. He forgave His tormentors, and He forgives us our own trespasses as well.
Now I feel unburdened, free from my own dark sins and thoughts. I am closer to my Lord than ever. But, it took personal forgiveness toward others to become the key that unlocked my deep love and faith in Jesus Christ. We could learn alot from the suffering of Jesus Christ, the pain of God watching His chosen people turning to other gods, their spiritual whores, and of course, the prophets like Hosea, who knew all about suffering and bore it through their faith.
I've read and watched a vast amount of material related to creation over the last few years. That lecture was hands-down the most faith increasing and beautiful material I've come across.
I feel the same! She has another 2-part talk on Isaiah on YT that is even more detailed.
@@ytcarol having trouble locating this. Can you share the links please?
Thanks so much! A blessing from God
Just discovered this great teacher. What a gift and blessing. I have some catching up to do
Listen to the introducer....."Good afternoon, I would like to welcome you to our **Scripture and ministry lecture**." And there are **men in the ** audience.
Thus as St. Paul confirms.
"11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
12 But I suffer not **a woman to teach** nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression."
1 Tim. 2:10-14 (KJV)
@@thewatcher7728 you must be joking!
@@janicestephenson4245
St. Paul never jokes on such a serious matter of faith and obedience... The humble and faithful will obey.... Rebels and reprobates will refuse to comply.
@@thewatcher7728 I think you may have missed the context of that whole issue - maybe go back to Genesis and the charge given to them- male & female. Richter’s information is historical account as is yours. Whew!!! You are a distraction on these forums.
@@janicestephenson4245 .......The Truth cannot be changed no matter how many centuries pass.
But it does prove who are the true and dedicated followers of Christ and those who are not.
"33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.
As in all the congregations of the saints, 34 women should remain silent in the churches.
They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says.
35 If they want to enquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.
36 Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only people it has reached?
37 If anybody thinks he is a prophet or spiritually gifted, let him acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command."
1 Cor 14:33-37 (ANIV)
Are you " spiritually gifted" Janice?
As it is the "Lord's command" it is irrevocable, irrespective of the passing of time.
But it certainly 'Separates the men [of God] from the [Devil's] boys' .
I so enjoy Dr. Richter's teachings. Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you so much. Yes indeed dots have been connected from Genesis to the New Testament and my understanding of the second of the ten commandments.
Most excellent lecture and Q & A.
Ive been in the book Isaiah with my morning time with God, and decided to study it out when I found your lectures. I tuned in today for a bible lecture and your clinical wisdom, But you brought me to tears by your faith and understanding of human brokenness. Thank you, Dr Richter 🙏🔥📯
Oh, the glory of the scriptures!
Dr Richter has really impressed me with her comments, most inspiring her remarks on the pastor’s question re the heroine addict and the 80 yr old survive. This is my 1st time hearing her. I found her when I searched for study on Isaiah, and I think I am going to enjoy studying her teachings. God bless you!
Outstanding lecture!! Thanks Dr. Richter.
Wow! Wow!! I am so blessed to have listened to this. Praise God.
I find it amazing that our King of kings n Lord of lords would actually use ordinary people like Isaiah .. cleanse him, call him, give him a vision and message to His people bcos He wants to give them a chance to repent n receive His restoration. What a just and compassionate God we have.
We are asked to grow in the knowledge about God under his free Grace…thank you for adding to tahat growth…
Masterfully done.
She’s just brilliant.
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord for His blessings, it's His love and faithfulness that lead me to hear this..Thank you for the excellent teaching! Thank you Dr Sandra Richter and Pastor!
4:00 --- jump right to it :)
I enjoyed the lecture, I was looking to hear what is in your opinion why Jewish people today cannot believe that Jesus is the messiah after Isaiah?
Romans 11:25 ESV:-
"Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in."
The partial blindless upon Israel as God's salvation is meant for all nations. You can take a look at Jacob's blessing for Ephraim ("multitude of nations / fullness of gentiles") and see if this connection make sense. Shalom!
bc they have the same ancient idea of a glorious human general/king instead of God in the shape of a lowly human.
Do you know of the Essenes and there origins?
How do we teach our children?
Re: Jesus IS the IMAGE. We are created in His Image. See: Phillip Edgecumb Hughes: TRUE IMAGE: The Origin and Destiny of Man in Christ.