Introduction: There are two authors of every book of the Bible – and sometimes more than two. Moses wrote the first five books of the Old Testament, but who penned Deuteronomy 34: 8-10? I suggest that here is a third author. I suggest that Moses was the second author, writing stimulated and supervised by God!Continue reading “Isaiah 46: 1-7….An honest comparison!”
Category Archives: Isaiah
Isaiah 45: 20-25….’To me every knee shall bow!’
Introduction: Today is the concluding portion of Isaiah 45. For context remember that God ordered Cyrus to allow the restoration of Jerusalem and Israel . There are many passages decrying idols and acclaiming God’s glorious power and His promises made to Israel both as an individual and to the nation named after him. 20 “AssembleContinue reading “Isaiah 45: 20-25….’To me every knee shall bow!’”
Isaiah 45: 14-19….Prophecy that needs deep thought.
14 Thus says the LORD:“The wealth of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush,and the Sabeans, men of stature,shall come over to you and be yours;they shall follow you;they shall come over in chains and bow down to you.They will plead with you, saying:‘Surely God is in you, and there is no other,no god besides him.’”Continue reading “Isaiah 45: 14-19….Prophecy that needs deep thought.”
Isaiah 45: 8-13….To whom is God answerable?
Introduction: Context is always important. The beginning of this prophecy is speaking directly to Cyrus. God tells Cyrus how He will use him, a ‘foreigner’, to perform His divine will. The last words before today’s passage are, ‘I am the LORD, and there is no other. I form light and create darkness; I make well-beingContinue reading “Isaiah 45: 8-13….To whom is God answerable?”
Isaiah 45: 1-7….Does God use those who don’t worship Him?
Introduction: If we think that we understand God completely we are fools! We may know Him on a personal basis not that we see Him, but He can certainly make His way plain to us by a variety of methods. Through His Son who lived on earth – we have His example and His teaching;Continue reading “Isaiah 45: 1-7….Does God use those who don’t worship Him?”
Isaiah 44: 23-28….This needs an Accompanying Orchestra!
23 Sing, O heavens, for the LORD has done it;shout, O depths of the earth;break forth into singing, O mountains,O forest, and every tree in it! – The orchestra is made up of planets and stars, mountains and forest trees playing triumphant gloriously uplifting music to accompany the many reasons for which God is toContinue reading “Isaiah 44: 23-28….This needs an Accompanying Orchestra!”
Isaiah 44: 18-22….The stupidity of Idolatry!
18 They know not, nor do they discern, for he has shut their eyes, so that they cannot see, and their hearts, so that they cannot understand. 19 No one considers, nor is there knowledge or discernment to say, “Half of it I burned in the fire; I also baked bread on its coals; IContinue reading “Isaiah 44: 18-22….The stupidity of Idolatry!”
Isaiah 44: 9-17….Who makes their own god?
Introduction: We need metal workers and carpenters, although much of the work is done by robots these days. We have a credenza which was inherited from my wife’s great aunts. I have a ‘bought, assembled by me,’ desk. You guess which is the better quality! Some people like to worship God by walking in beautifulContinue reading “Isaiah 44: 9-17….Who makes their own god?”
Isaiah 44: 1-8….This is such a comfort to read!
1 “But now hear, O Jacob my servant,Israel whom I have chosen!2 Thus says the LORD who made you,who formed you from the womb and will help you:Fear not, O Jacob my servant,Jeshurun whom I have chosen. – ‘Jeshurun‘ isn’t a person’s name! It is a loving title meaning something like ‘My Beloved’ or inContinue reading “Isaiah 44: 1-8….This is such a comfort to read!”
Isaiah 43: 22-28….The Old way of thinking which is to be forsaken!
22 “Yet you did not call upon me, O Jacob;but you have been weary of me, O Israel!23 You have not brought me your sheep for burnt offerings,or honored me with your sacrifices.I have not burdened you with offerings,or wearied you with frankincense.24 You have not bought me sweet cane with money,or satisfied me withContinue reading “Isaiah 43: 22-28….The Old way of thinking which is to be forsaken!”