From Isaiah 64-66 Israel had sinned badly. Isaiah recognised the best they had done, was awful in the LORD’s sight. The passage today considers public confession of a nation’s sin. Have you ever seen a [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 54-58 The word of the LORD is powerful and will accomplish the LORD’s purpose. In today’s passage Isaiah calls Israel back to the LORD and promises a bright future. He ties the Davidic [ Read More … ]
From Isaiah 45-48 In today’s passage the LORD raises up an unlikely authority to do his bidding. Cyrus, king of Babylon. Probably the greatest ruler of his time is called the LORD’s anointed. He was [ Read More … ]
WILL Did you buy all these books retail, or do you send away for like a “shrink kit” that comes with all these volumes included? SEAN Have you read all these books, Will? WILL [ Read More … ]
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 … ]
Contents Which Type of Leader Are You? A Look at 6 Distinct Leadership Styles [Infographic] Man charged after filming teens in crashed car and not helping What Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain Actually Means [ Read More … ]
Occasionally when I read various statements of faith I find them quite dogmatic. That is they relate a strong set of principles concerning faith and morals laid down by a church, institution, etc. Sadly it’s possible [ 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 … ]