From Isaiah 36-41 The Assyrian army has laid siege to Jerusalem. Before hostilities start a Rabshakeh calls out to the people to ridicule their faith. To get them to trust his king and not the [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 28-30 Drinking and teaching the scriptures do not mix. In today’s passage Isaiah condemns the priests and prophets of Ephraim. They are drunkards. They vomit. They in turn ridicule him. Isaiah has the [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 18-22 Today’s chapter readings include a condemnation of Egypt (Isa 19.1-15). Egypt has never really commanded a lot respect in Israel’s history. Its true foreign nations like them are used to discipline and [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 9-12 In today’s passage Isaiah says the same thing over and over again. Its a warning. The LORD is angry at Judah’s sin and he is going to put it to an end. [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 1-4 The book of Isaiah begins with a message of judgment and a call to repent. The LORD has rejected their sacrifices and offerings. He prefers people to do good and seek justice. [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 64-66 Today we finish Isaiah. Its been a good read and I hope you have noticed that while it contains lots of judgment, there is also lots of hope because the LORD promises [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 59-63 The author paints a very bleak picture of Israel. They only think of iniquity – sin. Their ways are full of destruction. Imagine every way you went and in everything you did, [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 54-58 The LORD forgives Israel and calls her back. His words reflect on the past and explain his actions. They also show him to be forgiving and compassionate. For a nation that had [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 49-53 Today’s passage is the fourth of the servant songs (Is 42.1-7; 49.1-12; 50.4-11, and 52.13-53:12). This song is particularly well known and describes the servant as the one who suffers. Like many [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 45-48 Generally when the scriptures associate salvation with the LORD’s righteousness. The righteousness being described is God’s covenant faithfulness to his promises. Covenant is the vehicle of God’s saving purposes. How will the [ Read More … ]