COMMENTARY

Old Testament: Isaiah 6:1-8, (9-13)
Isaiah is called to be a prophet. In the year 740 BC when King Uzziah died, Isaiah had an experience with Yahweh who called him to be his prophet. The experience occurred during a worship service in Jerusalem's temple. The earthly temple was the pattern for the celestial temple where Yahweh sat in his glory and his presence filled the temple. The angelic creatures covered themselves before the glorious presence and sang the Sanctus. In the face of this divine majesty, Isaiah confessed his sin, received forgiveness, and heard Yahweh's voice calling him to service as a prophet.

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Paul describes the nature of the Gospel. The congregation in Corinth had questions concerning the resurrection of the dead. One question …