6 “You have heard; now see all this;and will you not declare it?From this time forth I announce to you new things,hidden things that you have not known.7 They are created now, not long ago;before today you have never heard of them,lest you should say, ‘Behold, I knew them.’8 You have never heard, you haveContinue reading “Isaiah 48: 6-16….Mentally challenging!”
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Isaiah 48: 1-8….What’s in a name?
Introduction: Let us look at names! First – ‘Hear this, O house of Jacob.’Jacob derived from the Hebrew word meaning ‘heel’ implying that he was a cheat. Remember he cheated to get the firstborn’s birthright as their father was dying. Second – ‘who are called by the name of Israel.’Israel means to struggle or wrestleContinue reading “Isaiah 48: 1-8….What’s in a name?”
Isaiah 47: 9-15….You’re can rely on tomorrow to change your mind!
Introduction: The last comment which I made yesterday, after verse 8, read, “The author now quotes God, who, as Israel’s Redeemer, has become the spokesman of the prophecy! He tells them (the Chaldeans) that they were sent at His command to punish Israel for her unfaithfulness, but they had taken the liberty to go beyond whatContinue reading “Isaiah 47: 9-15….You’re can rely on tomorrow to change your mind!”
Isaiah 47: 1-11…In Baseball this prophecy would be called ‘A curveball!
Introduction: This prophecy against Babylon wobbles first one way then another! 1 Come down and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon; sit on the ground without a throne,O daughter of the Chaldeans! For you shall no more be called tender and delicate.2 Take the millstones and grind flour, put off your veil,Continue reading “Isaiah 47: 1-11…In Baseball this prophecy would be called ‘A curveball!”
Psalm 98: 1-9….Break forth into joyous song!
Introduction: Maybe this Psalm would be ideally printed out and nailed somewhere so that you were thinking along these lines every single day! 1 Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! – think of one marvellous thing that God has done for you. His right hand and hisContinue reading “Psalm 98: 1-9….Break forth into joyous song!”
Psalm 97: 1-12….Is it true? Does God reign?
1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice;let the many coastlands be glad!2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.3 Fire goes before himand burns up his adversaries all around.4 His lightnings light up the world;the earth sees and trembles.5 The mountains melt like wax beforeContinue reading “Psalm 97: 1-12….Is it true? Does God reign?”
Psalms 96: 1-13….Commands which I seek to follow!
1 Oh sing to the LORD a new song;sing to the LORD, all the earth!2 Sing to the LORD, bless his name; – People can sing derges but the tone of these words is that the command to sing springs from deep seated JOY which is to refreshed every morning! Sing the song to GodContinue reading “Psalms 96: 1-13….Commands which I seek to follow!”
Psalm 95: 1-11….Such a ‘Christian horse!’
Introduction: I remember hearing a story, probable apocryphal, about a young girl, who lived on a farm, being given a horse, her own horse, on her birthday! On seeing the animal, before hastening to her parents to thank them, she threw her arms around the horse’s neck and said, ‘You’re a magnificent horse, you’re aContinue reading “Psalm 95: 1-11….Such a ‘Christian horse!’”
Psalms 94: 12-23….I like this Psalm!!
The text emphasizes the importance of divine discipline and learning God’s Law for inner peace amid troubles. It highlights God’s unwavering support for His people and justice for the righteous. The author reflects on personal experiences of God’s love and strength while recognizing the challenges of standing against wickedness in the world.
Psalm 94: 1-11….Does God have ears and eyes?
Introduction: I have seen some idols when in Asia. Most but not all have eyes and ears but these sculptured organs are useless! Just because idols cannot see there are many who think that Jehovah God is the same! They reason that they can do whatever they desire and their actions don’t have consequences! WhatContinue reading “Psalm 94: 1-11….Does God have ears and eyes?”