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!’”
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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?”
Psalm 94: 12-23….An indepth look at dealing with evil!
12 Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O LORD,and whom you teach out of your law,13 to give him rest from days of trouble,until a pit is dug for the wicked.14 For the LORD will not forsake his people;he will not abandon his heritage;15 for justice will return to the righteous,and all the uprightContinue reading “Psalm 94: 12-23….An indepth look at dealing with evil!”
Psalm 93: 1-5….What is this about?
Introduction: Whilst a short Psalm, a quick check shows that there are 85 Psalms shorter than this one! I don’t know if these short ones were sung several times as choruses are in some modern churches! What is this Psalm saying emphatically? I think that it makes three major statements which should never be forgottenContinue reading “Psalm 93: 1-5….What is this about?”
Psalm 92: 8-15….A glimpse into the Future.
Introduction: Good poetry, like novels, can describe things happening at the same time in different places and because scripture is apocalyptic as well as historical it can and does describe as yet in the future events as if they have already occurred. This allows us to see how the future is already in God’s eye!Continue reading “Psalm 92: 8-15….A glimpse into the Future.”
Psalm 92: 1-9….A communal hymn!
1 It is good to give thanks to the LORD,to sing praises to your name, O Most High;2 to declare your steadfast love in the morning,and your faithfulness by night,3 to the music of the lute and the harp,to the melody of the lyre.4 For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;atContinue reading “Psalm 92: 1-9….A communal hymn!”
Psalm 91: 9-16….The Cuckoo Syndrome!
Introduction: Cuckoos don’t build nests because they are obligate brood parasites. Instead of raising their own young, they trick other bird species into incubating and feeding their chicks. Some people when they read Psalms like Ps 92 assume that they can become obligate parasites on God so that they will be carried through life asContinue reading “Psalm 91: 9-16….The Cuckoo Syndrome!”
Revelation 15: 1-8….The End is in Sight.
1 Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last, for with them the wrath of God is finished 2 And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—and also those who had conquered the beast and its image andContinue reading “Revelation 15: 1-8….The End is in Sight.”