Starting with Isaiah 40, it’s like the whole tone of the book changes. The tone is upbeat. The verbiage is joyful and triumphant. The outlook is hopeful. Chapter 44 continues that trend. The Lord, again, emphasizes that idols aren’t even in the same class. Little “g” gods are not the same as the big “G”Continue reading “Isaiah 44-46”
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Isaiah 41-43
The Lord stands up for His people in 41. He also makes sure to clarify that He is the only Lord. No idols can compare. My wife really likes 41:10. She has good taste. The Lord’s chosen servant is described in chapter 42. He is going to do some BIG things. Now listen to thisContinue reading “Isaiah 41-43”
Isaiah 40
This is arguably the best chapter in all of Isaiah. Such a relief after all that judgment. Such consolation, such promise, such justice, such mercy. May strength come to us as we wait on The Lord.
Isaiah 36-39
The whole flow of the book changes at this juncture. No longer is it prophetic announcements; now, it is historical narrative. Sennacherib comes on the scene, sending his messenger Rabshakeh to challenge King Hezekiah and all of Judah. He threatens them, intimidates them, mocks them and their God. Hezekiah is distressed when he hears theseContinue reading “Isaiah 36-39”
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”
1 Peter 3-5
Peter continues his letter with more applications–how wives should behave, how husbands, those who are facing persecution, and those who are leading God’s people should behave. Somewhere in all that, he even makes use of Psalm 34. I know this, not because of handy Bible references that are in most Bibles, but because I’ve actuallyContinue reading “1 Peter 3-5”
1 Peter 1-2
Where do I start? This is a difficult letter to understand, upon a first glance. You really have to sit down and spend some time studying it to make sense of what Peter is saying. Warning: I haven’t spent much time with this. These are introductory, cursory remarks. He starts by talking about our salvationContinue reading “1 Peter 1-2”