I began this series on Isaiah on September 6, 2022. For the past sixteen months, we've looked at one chapter a week from Isaiah's magnificent book. Since there is only one chapter left (Chapter 66), and since 2023 is coming…
Author: Rick and Linda Reed
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 65)
How will the Lord respond to Isaiah’s heartfelt prayer for his wayward people? Isaiah 65 gives the answer. The Lord reminds Isaiah He has not changed in His character, covenant or compassion for His people. He has been waiting for…
The BIG STORY of Christmas
This December, Linda and I had the privilege and joy of driving to Nashville Tennessee to hear Andrew Peterson and friends sing Behold the Lamb of God. The concert was our favourite ever for several reasons. For starters, it was held…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 64)
Continuing the entreaty for mercy begun in 63:15, chapter 64 begins with an emotional outcry: “Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down” (1). Isaiah calls on the Lord to make a dramatic entrance into their dire situation—to…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 63)
The opening section of chapter 63 picks up a theme introduced in 61:2: “to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour and the day of vengeance of our God.” Whereas chapter 62 provided a proclamation, prayer, and preparation for the…
The Christmas Story in 3 Minutes (Revisited)
Several years ago, I had the joying of traveling to Ottawa to tell the Christmas story at a Christian Embassy banquet for government leaders–MPs, Senators and ambassadors. The challenge was the time limit: three minutes. Having a three minute time limit…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 62)
In light of the glorious vision for Israel’s future (61-62), Isaiah is moved to proclaim, pray, and prepare; he joyfully proclaims the good news of God’s coming salvation to Zion (1-5), he enlists watchmen to continually pray until God fulfills…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 61)
Echoing the words of hope and restoration found in the previous chapter, Isaiah 61 begins with a proclamation of God’s favour on His people. The one pronouncing these joyous words to Zion is identified as one endowed with and empowered…
Praise and Prayer Update (November 24, 2023)
Last week I asked you to pray with us about a number of speaking opportunities that were happening this week. I also asked you to pray for a trip we hoped to make to see our newest grandson (near Boston).…
Bob Dylan, Paul Anka and the Apostle Paul
Recently I preached a message from Romans 6:15-23 that began with a reference to a Bob Dylan song and a Paul Anka song. If you are a fan of Bob Dylan's music, you've probably heard his song, Gotta Serve Somebody…
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