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.”
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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 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 40: 27-31….Soar like an eagle!
27 Why do you say, O Jacob,and speak, O Israel,“My way is hidden from the LORD,and my right is disregarded by my God”? – This asks if God has forgotten His people. I think more commonly we, who should be His people, have forgotten Him!28 Have you not known? Have you not heard?The LORD isContinue reading “Isaiah 40: 27-31….Soar like an eagle!”
Isaiah 40: 18-26….Who represents God?
Introduction: We as human beings often think in pictures. When we think of words we will often have an animal’s name which represents a word. A few examples are – kingly – lion; strong – ox; cunning – fox; deceiving – a snake; proud – peacock. Here God says ‘How would you represent me?’ TheContinue reading “Isaiah 40: 18-26….Who represents God?”
Heb 11: 1-4….But what is Saving faith?
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.By faith AbelContinue reading “Heb 11: 1-4….But what is Saving faith?”
Colossians 1: 15-23….Jesus Pre-eminent!
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all thingsContinue reading “Colossians 1: 15-23….Jesus Pre-eminent!”
Col 1: 13-23….The Son of God!
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible,Continue reading “Col 1: 13-23….The Son of God!”
Creation: ….Evolution or God!
Comment: It doesn’t matter much whether we believe it, if in fact He made it! Our belief doesn’t alter the fact! Well, on the other hand, it matters a lot if, as Creator, God holds us responsible for our reaction to Him. The Bible gives us two basic reasons to worship Jehovah God. He isContinue reading “Creation: ….Evolution or God!”
Psalm 66: 1-7….Come and Look!
1 Shout for joy to God, all the earth;2 sing the glory of his name;give to him glorious praise!3 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you.4 All the earth worships youand sings praises to you;they sing praises to your name.” Selah5 Come andContinue reading “Psalm 66: 1-7….Come and Look!”