Isaiah begins chapter 53—a continuation of the fourth Servant Song—with two questions. Both imply what he is about to report had been dismissed or missed by many: “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has…
Author: Rick and Linda Reed
Tips for Teachers (Getting Free From Your Notes)
If you are a teacher or preacher, you know the challenge of breaking free from looking at your notes as you teach. You probably would admit that, ideally, you'd like to be less tethered to your teaching notes. Yet, you…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 52)
The chapter break between 51:23 and 52:1 obscures the fact that most of chapter 52 (1-12) is a continuation and culmination of the Lord’s message to His people in chapter 51 (4-23). Having already called His downcast, defeated people to…
Praise and Prayer Update (September 22, 2023)
Thank you to all who prayed for Linda last week as she taught an all-day course on Great Women of the Faith. It was an engaging day of looking at women of faith from the Old and New Testaments. I've…
Tips for Teachers (Tension holds attention)
From time to time, we’ll offer some practical tips for those engaged in teaching or preaching God’s Word. Our hope is to provide helpful insights on how teachers/preachers can grow in their effectiveness in communicating God’s Word to others. Here’s…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 51)
The theme of “comfort” for God’s people and the city of Jerusalem—first introduced in chapter 40—comes to the forefront in chapters 51 and 52. After the words of the Servant of the Lord about trusting the Lord in dark times…
Praise and Prayer Update (September 15, 2023)
This past Tuesday we had our Convocation service at Heritage. We launched the school year with a service of worship and celebration. It was a wonderful time of praising God in song and hearing His Word preached by Pastor John…
Tips for Teachers
From time to time, we'll offer some practical tips for those engaged in teaching or preaching God's Word. Our hope is to provide helpful insights on how teachers/preachers can grow in their effectiveness in communicating God's Word to others. Uncovering…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 50)
In chapter 50 we hear the Lord (1-3) and His Servant (4-11) speak to a dejected, defeated, and disobedient nation of Israel. Having been “sent away” (1) into exile, the people conclude God has “divorced” them, leaving them to fend…
Praise and Prayer Update (September 8, 2023)
Labour Day Monday was a big day for us--both as a school and as the Reed family. On Labour Day the new, first-year students arrived on campus to move into the residence halls. It's always an exciting day to meet…
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