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Understanding the Old Testament With Jesus and the Apostles

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The final episode in this short series on Isaiah’s Lenten readings shows Isaiah 40-66 to be foundational for key New Testament passages such as Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 20:28, 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Galatians 3:13-15. Of special importance is God’... more

This week we read Isaiah 8-39, noticing important themes, and God’s actions of wrath and mercy. We also delight in the special glimpses of God’s future complete salvation, initiated through the Child, and fulfilled in the new land where all is glory ... more

Passages from the beginning to the end of the book of the prophet Isaiah are prescribed for us in the lectionary all through Great Lent. We introduce Isaiah and probe four matching themes in chapters 1-7, seeing their connection with Paul’s letters i... more

This week we complete our reading of the Nativity stories by adding Matthew’s account (Matt 1:1-2:18), and seeing its important connections to Genesis 35:19-20, Jeremiah 31:15-16, Isaiah 7:14, Hosea 11:1, and Micah 5:2. Matthew deliberately quotes an... more

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Dr. Edith M. Humphrey
Host of A Lamp for Today; affiliated with Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and Ancient Faith Radio; specializes in Old Testament and its relationship to Christ.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Excellent Reflections

    I just recently stumbled across this podcast after seeing an interview with Dr. Humphrey on the YT channel Gospel Simplicity (definitely worth checking out). Thankful for these reflections on Scripture. Working my way through the series on Revelation and thoroughly enjoying them!

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Clear, scholarly yet accessible; great for church study groups and individual study.
Thoughtful, scripture-forward discussions that connect ancient and modern faith.
Respectful, well-researched content with meaningful references to Church Fathers.

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What is A Lamp for Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program offers thoughtful, scholarship-driven explorations of Scripture, often tying Old Testament readings to the life of Jesus, the Apostles, and early Christian faith. Episodes foreground historical context, patristic insights, and liturgical imagination to illuminate how Israel's story informs New Testament revelation. Listeners can expect rigorous biblical interpretation, connections between the OT and NT, and reflections on humility, incarnation, and divine providence across centuries of Christian thought. A standout is the consistent use of ancient commentators to frame modern understandings, making it a strong choice for theology-minded audiences and ministry teams seeking depth with accessible applications.

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