1. The preceding pericope uses the metaphor of a “mighty man,” a “warrior” for the LORD and this is not too much of a stretch for us. However, our text begins with the metaphor of a woman in child birth.
  2. Certainly, the people of Israel are being stubborn, unfaithful and untrusting but one may wonder if this issue is a deeper one. Are they afraid?
  3. The Church is called to be counter-cultural, to stand out in order that the world might see and hear the truth and be brought into the Kingdom.
  4. The Seed of the woman is he who will crush the head of the evil one and restore man to a right and proper relationship with God.