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Isaiah 34-35

The outlook for the nations in chapter 34 is grim at best. It sounds like worldwide judgment. It sounds dark and full of destruction. Sky dissolved, trees withered and shriveled, streams full of pitch, the land drenched with blood, the sword of the Lord bathed in blood. Every picture you can imagine of destruction isContinue reading “Isaiah 34-35”

Isaiah 31-33

In chapter 30, we saw the woes to those who trust in Egypt. In chapter 31, that woe continues. Chapter 32 has a few good verses. At the start, there’s reference to having shelter from the storm. Which of course takes me back to my favorite uncle, Uncle Bob, Bob Dylan. If you’ve never listenedContinue reading “Isaiah 31-33”

Isaiah 20

This chapter of Isaiah has fascinated me for years. For three years, this man walks around naked. Three years. I’ve been married for just over three years. I can’t imagine being naked this whole time. Going to the market, naked. Hunting, naked. Tending the livestock, naked. Coming in for dinner, naked. Every single activity, forContinue reading “Isaiah 20”

Isaiah 20-30

Chapter 20 will be a special segment I write tomorrow Chapter 20-23 includes judgments on nations and cities Chapter 24 is about judgments on the whole world Chapter 25 God swallows up death, which is quite a great victory Chapter 26 is a song about this great victory Chapter 27 is about the redemption ofContinue reading “Isaiah 20-30”

Isaiah 1-20

In many ways, chapter 1 serves as a summary of the book. Isaiah paints a vivid picture of the wickedness that he sees. Then he proclaims how the Lord feels about it. Then a call to repentance. Then a promise of judgment should you not repent. Finally, there’s a blessing for repentance and curses forContinue reading “Isaiah 1-20”

2 Peter

If I could poster-ize a section of Scripture, enlarge it and put it on my wall, I would do so with 1:3-11. It’s certainly worth memorizing. It’s just a phenomenal section. Peter moves on in verses 12-15, explaining why he is writing this letter. And in many respects, it’s the same reason I write. I’mContinue reading “2 Peter”

A Mantra / Prayer

I have this mantra I’ve started with God: “God, I can’t do this.” “I know you can’t, Omer. BUT I can.” “God, I can’t do this.” “I know you can’t, Omer. BUT I can.” “God, I can’t do this.” “I know you can’t, Omer. BUT I can.” I did it today. I’m sure I’ll doContinue reading “A Mantra / Prayer”