Isaiah 28-30 Their fear of me is a mans commandment
From Isaiah 28-30 We are reminded to be true to the LORD and not just render him lip service. The funny thing about lip service, is that we generally give it to appease the people [ Read More … ]
The Gospel of the Early Church – 6 – Some Concluding Observations
This is the last post in my series on the Gospel of the Early Church. Hopefully you have found the quotes from the early church fathers interesting. The Gospel the Apostles Preached The Gospel is [ Read More … ]
Isaiah 23-27 Your dead shall live, their bodies shall rise
From Isaiah 23-27 Today’s passage is a song which follows the restoration of Judah (Is 25.1-12) after a predicted long period of punishment (Is 24.1-23). When the LORD restores her, this is what will happen. [ Read More … ]
The Gospel of the Early Church – 5 – The Gospel and the Law of Moses
In the previous post I provided some quotes from the early church showing how they applied the gospel in different ways for different purposes. Today I would like to discuss how they related the gospel to [ Read More … ]
Isaiah 18-22 Isaiah has walked naked and barefoot for three years as a sign and a portent against Egypt and Cush
From Isaiah 18-22 Isaiah continues pronouncing judgement on a series of nations through today’s chapters. In today’s passage the LORD commands Isaiah to do something strange and dramatic. Perhaps you might say revealing. If you saw [ Read More … ]
Isaiah 13-17 Wail, for the day of the LORD is near. As destruction from the Almighty it will come!
From Isaiah 13-17 Jerusalem and Judah have been judged and punished by the LORD through Babylon and Assyria. But the people of Judah are no ordinary people. They are God’s people. Babylon and Assyria now [ Read More … ]
Isaiah 9-12 His government and peace will have no end
From Isaiah 9-12 I’ve mentioned before that amongst Isaiah’s judgment are pockets of hope. Today’s reading is one such passage. Its a prophecy predicting the end of Judah’s punishment and oppression. What kind of system of [ Read More … ]
Isaiah 5-8 Israel and Judah are the LORD’s vineyard
From Isaiah 5-8 Today Isaiah gives another judgment from the LORD. Like many sermons he describes his audience in colourful terms. Today Judah is a vineyard. This post is part of my bible in a [ Read More … ]
Isaiah 1-4 Iniquity and solemn assemblies do not mix
From Isaiah 1-4 Isaiah is a combination judgment, prophecy and some narrative. There is lots of judgment so be prepared. But more often than not, there are glimpses of hope. This post is part of [ Read More … ]
Song of Solomon 1-8 Rated G for general audiences
From Song of Solomon 1-8 Q. If you were to woo your love, what expression from Song of Solomon would you use? Introduction According to the most common interpretation, the Song of Solomon is a [ Read More … ]