This post on Isaiah 6 is longer than usual, but the text is more incredible. John Piper, in a sermon on Isaiah 6, “Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord of Hosts” gives us 7 glimpses of God that we see in this passage. Take time to ponder this, even if it means you don’t … More Isaiah’s Vision of God
Isaiah 4:2 In that day the branch of the Lord shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and honor of the survivors of Israel. Let’s look at some other passages that speak about this Branch: Jeremiah 23:5-6 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I … More The Beautiful Branch
“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall … More What do you mean “IF”?
As we start the book of Isaiah this month, here is some encouragement from Ray Ortlund, Jr, Pastor of Immanuel Church in Nashville. He posted this at his blog, “Christ is Deeper Still” “The books of Israel’s prophets are among the most difficult in the Old Testament, and probably among the most difficult books ever … More Ray Ortlund, Jr: God did not give us a comic book.
In these last few days of September, we are catching up on our Bible reading, reflecting on what we have read and praising God for what He is teaching us about Himself. Here is a post by a fellow Bible-reader named Joe, who has his own blog and comments on Isaiah and Hezekiah at “count … More I Got Mine
Isaiah 66:18-19 “For I know their works and their thoughts, and the time is coming to gather all nations and tongues. And they shall come and shall see my glory, and I will set a sign among them. And from them I will send survivors to the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, who draw the bow, to … More Missons and the Glory of God’s Name
Isaiah 64:4 From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for him. John Piper, in a sermon “God Works For Those Who Waith For Him” The text suggests that in working for those who wait for him, … More GOD works for US!
Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, Terry Virgo recently spoke at a retreat for Mars Hill Church elders, and Mark Driscoll related this analogy that Virgo … More Is your identity in your clothes?
When I read the Bible, there are times when a certain verse or passage stands out and encourages me, challenges me, warns me. But there are other times when it seems as if my eyes are opened to see the big picture, to marvel at how all the passages I’ve been reading come together. Today … More “Change your clothes!”
Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite. John … More The Good King and a Crushed and Humbled Woman
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