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 […]
Isaiah 11:10 // Signal for the Nations Read More »
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 »
The book of Psalms covers the whole range of human emotions and experiences. This psalm is a word of comfort for those who may feel lonely, isolated, or abandoned in the world. God knows you intimately (omniscience) and is always present with you (omnipresence). Our own knowledge of other people is limited. We know some
Psalm 139:1-6 // God Knows You Read More »
We last saw Lot and his daughters when they were fleeing from Sodom and settling in the small town of Zoar. They were the only three survivors of God’s judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot’s Fear “Now Lot went up out of Zoar and lived in the hills with his two daughters, for he was
Genesis 19:30-38 // A Fearful Plan Read More »
We come this week to a difficult chapter of Scripture that exhibits God’s judgment on sin. We can’t simply skip over these events because they make us uncomfortable. Although they illustrate judgment, they also show God’s mercy toward His covenant people. The Angels Arrive in Sodom “The two angels came to Sodom in the evening,
Genesis 19:1-29 // Mercy for Imperfect People Read More »
As we rejoin Abraham and Sarah’s story, we find them still waiting for God to fulfill His promise of a son. Abraham is about one hundred years old, and Sarah is about ninety. The Lord Appears “And the Lord appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the door of his
Genesis 18:1-55 // Trusting in God’s Promises as a Church Read More »