OLD TESTAMENT TEXTS

The two Old Testament texts for Trinity Sunday focus on the creative power of God, and, as such, they provide commentary on the Gospel lesson, where Jesus proclaims to his disciples in Matthew 28:18 that "all authority in heaven and on earth" has been given to him.  Genesis 1:1-2:4a  is the sweeping account of creation of order from chaos. Psalm 8 is a hymn that celebrates the creative power of God. Taken together these texts provide the vast stage upon which we must interpret this final saying of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.

Genesis 1:1--2:4a - "Creation and Chaos"
Setting . Creation mythologies are common throughout the ancient Near East. The words creation  and mythology  require a brief definition to provide the proper background for interpreting  Genesis 1.  F…