This lengthy chapter describes God’s rebellious people, their unsanctioned (sinful) actions, and God’s graciousness to those who remain faithful and/or return to Him. “…you shall weep no more. He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry… And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of…
Month: February 2022
Isaiah 29
This chapter speaks of a siege against Jerusalem. The siege is not only physical from neighboring nations, but also spiritual because the people have forsaken God. “And the Lord said: ‘Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of…
Isaiah 28
This chapter describes God’s sinful people, and the Cornerstone laid in Zion. “To whom will he teach knowledge, and to whom will he explain the message? Those who are weaned from the milk, those taken from the breast? And the word of the Lord will be to them precept upon precept, precept upon precept, line…
A Prayer for Diligence
Today I offer a prayer for diligence. Diligence is a core characteristic required to cultivate a deep and meaningful relationship with God, and also to disciple our neighbors. This careful, persistent, consistent, intentional effort toward a goal is essential. Without diligence (which is often paired with perseverance) it would be easy to have an “it’s…
Isaiah 27
This chapter continues “the day of the Lord” (the day of judgement) theme we’ve been following. It prophesies about the coming redemption of Israel the people (not just the geographic region) and their spiritual descendants (not just their blood relatives). ” ‘A pleasant vineyard, sing of it! I, the Lord, am its keeper; every moment…
Isaiah 26
This chapter is a song full of imagery explaining some of God’s character. I suggest reading the entire thing. The first and last parts are a hymn of praise: “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God…
Isaiah 25
This chapter breaks from Isaiah’s usual prophetic style and reads like a psalm of praise, celebrating God’s plan to destroy death and save His people. “O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things… the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples…
Isaiah 24
This chapter describes the Great Tribulation and God’s judgement upon the earth and its inhabitants. “Desolation is left in the city; the gates are battered into ruins… as when an olive tree is beaten, as at the gleaning when the grape harvest is done. They lift up their voices, they sing for joy; over the…
Isaiah 23
This chapter is a prophesy against Tyre / Sidon / Tarshish, a vibrant and wealthy merchant city to the North of Judah. “The Lord of hosts has purposed it, to defile the pompous pride of all glory, to dishonor all the honored of the earth. In that day Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years……
Isaiah 22
This chapter is a prophesy against Jerusalem, God’s chosen people. It may seem odd that they have a similar fate to their pagan neighbors, however, it’s because they look and act (sin) just like them. “…and you counted the houses of Jerusalem, and you broke down the houses to fortify the wall. You made a…