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?”
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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 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: 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.”
Psalm 89: 11-18….Looking at God in earthly terms!
Seeing a rainbow across the sky enlightens the darkest storm!
Psalm 89: 1-10….Knowing that you are loved!
A MASKIL OF ETHAN THE EZRAHITE. – apparently a maskil (13 times at the head of Psalms) is meant to be contemplative and instructive! So let us contemplate and be instructed!1 I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever;with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.2 For IContinue reading “Psalm 89: 1-10….Knowing that you are loved!”
Revelation 12: 1-6….Do the colours mark thought divisions?
Introduction: I have quoted the whole of chapter 12 but printed it in three colours because I believe that we have three different, although related, thoughts highlighted! a) Thoughts about a pregnant woman, her adversary and what happened at the time of the male child’s birth. b) War in heaven between Good and Evil forces.Continue reading “Revelation 12: 1-6….Do the colours mark thought divisions?”
Revelation 11: 15-19….Back in Heaven again.
15 Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” 16 And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their facesContinue reading “Revelation 11: 15-19….Back in Heaven again.”