I want to take a break from our study of Matthew and spend the next two weeks on the grace of God. I was blessed by Brother Eric’s prayer last week when he prayed through 1 Kings 19 and being reminded of God’s tenderness toward a tired and fearful Elijah. So for today, we are […]
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Isaiah 26 – Living for God’s Glory
Isaiah 26:1-15 Glory of God Wow, this wireless mic is great. I’m free to move around now. I feel like an aerobics instructor. The wonders of modern technology. I don’t feel that safe behind this podium so maybe I should move around. Thank you for praying for our family. Baby Elijah and the mom are […]
Isaiah Ch 56-66
PART FOUR: Ch 56-66 SUMMARY LINE: A trusting, redeemed servant Israel becomes the messenger with clean lips through whom the world can find its Savior. Week 1: Ch 1-12 – Calling of Isaiah – to be a servant for Israel, a people of unclean lips – fiery coal Week 2: Ch 13-39 – Same calling […]
Isaiah Ch 40-55
PART THREE: CH 40-55 Ch 6-39 – tied to historic events- Assyrian rule Ch 40-66 – not tied to specific historic events Ch 40-55 speaking hope to a people who fear themselves cast off Remember, Isaiah is speaking during the Assyrian captivity. Babylon is not even on the scene but eventually, Babylon will overthrow Assyria […]
Isaiah Ch 13-39
PART TWO: CH 13-39 Ch 7-12 – posed a question – Is God sovereign for all the nations? Specifically, can God deliver from his people from Assyria? In short, can God be trusted? Ch 13-35 – God’s answer comes in four parts — Ch 13-23 – God asserts his lordship over each of the nations […]
Isaiah – Overview, Timeline, Ch 1-12
Book of Isaiah Intro Recommend Commentary – New International Commentary on the OT by John Oswalt One of the most important books of the Bible, definitely most theological book of OT. Theological book. Themes – many contrasts – divine glory vs human degradation, judgment vs redemption, God’s wisdom vs the stupidity of idols, abundance vs […]