In that day the Egyptians will be like women, and tremble with fear before the hand that the LORD of hosts shakes over them. And the land of Judah will become a terror to the Egyptians. Everyone to whom it is mentioned will fear because of the purpose that the LORD of hosts has purposedContinue reading “Isaiah 19: 16-25….Egyptian Oracle continued…”
Category Archives: Prophecy
Isaiah 19: 1-10….Go West in your thinking!
1 An oracle concerning Egypt.Behold, the LORD is riding on a swift cloud and comes to Egypt; and the idols of Egypt will tremble at his presence,and the heart of the Egyptians will melt within them.2 And I will stir up Egyptians against Egyptians,and they will fight, each against anotherand each against his neighbor,city againstContinue reading “Isaiah 19: 1-10….Go West in your thinking!”
Isaiah 18: 1-7….Centered on the Sudan.
Introduction: I quote Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible, “This chapter is one of the most obscure in Scripture, though more of it probably was understood by those for whose use it was first intended, than by us now.’ So because my title is ‘As-I-read-it’ I will start with a few thoughts ofContinue reading “Isaiah 18: 1-7….Centered on the Sudan.”
Mark 14:26-31….It is worth looking at this passage again!
26 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. And Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” PeterContinue reading “Mark 14:26-31….It is worth looking at this passage again!”
Luke 1: 67-80….Did Jesus come unannounced and incognito?
Comment: Today I quoted in full a passage from Luke’s gospel which I wrote about on the 19th, talking about the birth of John (the Baptist) and yesterday I talked about his Ministry. Every Jewish boy was circumcised by Jewish religious law on the eighth day, usually at a ceremony in the parents’ home. NeighboursContinue reading “Luke 1: 67-80….Did Jesus come unannounced and incognito?”
Luke 1: 5-24 – selected portions – John’s birth foretold.
5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. 7Continue reading “Luke 1: 5-24 – selected portions – John’s birth foretold.”
Matt 2: 13-20….Are others’ kids as important as mine?
Introduction: There are four main points raised in this passage. It is a very sad story with many issues raised. Underneath all of the other issues the thing that hits most people hardest is the turning of Herod, so grossly to thinking of himself and no doubt of his progeny that he is able toContinue reading “Matt 2: 13-20….Are others’ kids as important as mine?”
Isaiah 11: 10-16….The compass encircled!
10 In that day the root of Jesse, who shall stand as a signal for the peoples—of him shall the nations inquire, and his resting place shall be glorious.11 In that day the Lord will extend his hand yet a second time to recover the remnant that remains of his people, from Assyria, from Egypt,Continue reading “Isaiah 11: 10-16….The compass encircled!”
Isaiah 11: 1-9….Remember this was written about 750 years before Jesus was born!
1 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse,and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. Comment: If this had meant David, he would have been referred to as a branch not a shoot from the stump.2 And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him,the Spirit of wisdom andContinue reading “Isaiah 11: 1-9….Remember this was written about 750 years before Jesus was born!”
Isaiah 10: 27-34….A victory song backed by history!
27 And in that day his burden will depart from your shoulder, and his yoke from your neck; and the yoke will be broken because of the fat.” Comment: Adding to poetry with a bit of historical fact! The promise of God to the remnant returning to Jerusalem is that the oppression (burden) placed onContinue reading “Isaiah 10: 27-34….A victory song backed by history!”
As I read it! 