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!”
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Isaiah 43: 14-21….It needs the eye of Faith to see it!
Introduction: The coloured portions of today’s reading let us know a) who is speaking, b) what the listening attitude of the hearers is to be, and c) God’s aim, His purpose in acting this way! The portion in black is poetical and needs background context and some study to understand. Remember that those of JudeaContinue reading “Isaiah 43: 14-21….It needs the eye of Faith to see it!”
Isaiah 43: 8-13….God speaks to the Whole World!
8 Bring out the people who are blind, yet have eyes,who are deaf, yet have ears! – Remember that ‘there are none so blind as those who will not see nor deaf as those who will not here’. It was as true then as it is today!9 All the nations gather together,and the peoples assemble.Continue reading “Isaiah 43: 8-13….God speaks to the Whole World!”
Isaiah 43: 1-7….Does God really promise this much to Israel?
Introduction: God is speaking directly to the people whom He had promised to Abraham, Isaac and to Jacob/Israel. The nation was brought into being, led out of slavery in Egypt in the 13th Century before Christ! 1 But now thus says the LORDhe who created you, O Jacob,he who formed you, O Israel:“Fear not, forContinue reading “Isaiah 43: 1-7….Does God really promise this much to Israel?”
Isaiah 42: 18-25….Are people, on the whole, good listeners?
Introduction: This is the third devotional on Isaiah ch 42. I have followed the three divisions in the chapter as shown in the ESV translation. The titles are – ‘The Lord’s chosen servant’, ‘Sing to the Lord a New Song’ and ‘Israel’s failure to Hear and See’. Fundamentally they talk about the promised Messiah (unnamed,Continue reading “Isaiah 42: 18-25….Are people, on the whole, good listeners?”
Isaiah 42: 10-17….A New Song commanded!
10 Sing to the LORD a new song,his praise from the end of the earth,you who go down to the sea, and all that fills it,the coastlands and their inhabitants.11 Let the desert and its cities lift up their voice,the villages that Kedar inhabits;let the habitants of Sela sing for joy,let them shout from theContinue reading “Isaiah 42: 10-17….A New Song commanded!”
Isaiah 42: 1-9….Of whom is this speaking?
Introduction: This is a passage from the Bible. Read it and as you read it, think to yourself ‘Who fits this picture?’ And go further – think, Does this person fit the picture perfectly?’ The LORD’S Chosen Servant1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold,my chosen, in whom my soul delights;I have put my Spirit uponContinue reading “Isaiah 42: 1-9….Of whom is this speaking?”
Isaiah 41: 21-29….A Jury scene!
Introduction: I suggest that you read the passage twice – firstly ignoring my comments, which are in green, and secondly as if the green words are part of the passage. But don’t forget that the green is not scripture but my thoughts which helped me to understand the flow of the passage better! The Lord,Continue reading “Isaiah 41: 21-29….A Jury scene!”
Isaiah 41: 11-20….Is there a phobia for the Jews about their future?
Introduction: The word ‘phobia’ is not found in this passage. I use it because as I read this Psalm (remember that we looked at the first 10 verses yesterday) I think that somehow the Israelites have developed an understandable but nevertheless irrational fear of their neighbours! Irrational because God gives explanations, promises and hopes whichContinue reading “Isaiah 41: 11-20….Is there a phobia for the Jews about their future?”
Isaiah 41: 1-10….Note the difference that God makes!
1 Listen to me in silence, O coastlands;let the peoples renew their strength;let them approach, then let them speak;let us together draw near for judgment. – Who do you think are the peoples of the Coastlands being referred to here? The descendants of Jacob, or the descendants of Esau who inhabit the surrounding countries? WhoContinue reading “Isaiah 41: 1-10….Note the difference that God makes!”