God’s Word 1 The oracle concerning Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw. 2 On a bare hill raise a signal; cry aloud to them; wave the hand for them to enter the gates of the nobles (ESV). Scripture contains all the highs and lows of life in this world. Chapter 12 of Isaiah […]
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After all the buildup and celebration of Easter Sunday, returning to “normal” life can seem like a bit of a letdown. The drudgery of daily life’s trials, stresses, and anxieties can often be lacking in joy. But are there wells of joy that we’re missing? Remember where we are in Isaiah—the nation of Israel had
Isaiah 11:11-12:6 // The Wells of Salvation Read More »
This week we zoom in on just one verse of Isaiah 11: “In that day the root of Jesse, who shall stand as a signal for the peoples—of Him shall the nations inquire, and His resting place shall be glorious” (v. 10 ESV). Today’s the Day We are living in the day that Isaiah is
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You only have to glance at the news to know that world peace is far from reality. We all long for it, but we know it isn’t going to happen in our lifetime. God promised us peace on earth, so where is it? When we started chapter 11 of Isaiah in 2020, we saw that
Isaiah 11:6-9 // Peace on Earth and the Knowledge of God Read More »
We long for a leader. We want someone to care for us, show us what we’re supposed to be like, tell us what to do, cast a vision, inspire us, and lead the way. But we’re usually disappointed in our leaders. As kids, we look up to our parents, but as we grow older, their
Isaiah 11:1-5 // Following the Perfect Leader Read More »
Isaiah 10:20-34 offers a hopeful promise for God’s people as they face an otherwise hopeless future. If He Delivered this Message to Us Imagine Isaiah making a surprise visit to Dulin’s Grove and delivering this message: “God is going to use the government and society to purify the church. They will label the gospel ‘hate
Isaiah 10:20-34 // God is Preserving His People Read More »