Beginning in chapter 13, we enter a new section of the book that runs through chapter 35. In these chapters, Isaiah brings messages to the nations and the entire world. While the Lord rules over His people (chapters 7-12), He…
Author: Rick and Linda Reed
Blue Mondays
Here's a chapter from Rick's book, The Heart of the Preacher. It gives you a window into one of the heart tests faced by many who preach and teach God's Word on Sundays. Let it be a reminder to not…
Praise and Prayer Update (November 18, 2022)
A big thank you to all of you who read these prayer requests each Friday and then make them part of your prayers! Last week I asked for prayer as I (Rick) was scheduled to preach in a new church…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapters 11-12)
The section of Isaiah that began in chapter 7 (with an all-important prelude in chapters 1-6), culminates and climaxes in chapters 11-12. Here we find a glorious vision of the future. Here we see the Lord bringing his salvation to…
Praise and Prayer Update (November 11, 2022)
On this Remembrance Day, we join many in remembering the sacrifice of the men and women who have served our country. The blessings and freedoms we enjoy in Canada have come at a high price. We do well to remember…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 10)
Chapter 10 opens by closing the section begun in 9:8. The first four verses wrap up the Lord’s promise of judgment on Israel’s leaders and people. The finale comes in 10:1-4 where Judah’s rulers are called out for their official…
Praise and Prayer Update (November 4, 2022)
Linda and I spent ten days on the West Coast recently. We attended the annual SPCE Conference (Society for Professors in Christian Education) in San Diego. The theme of this year's conference was how Christian Colleges and Universities can better…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 9)
The flow of thought from Isaiah 8 carries into chapters 9-10. Both these chapters speak of God’s coming judgment on Assyria, the nation he sent to judge Syria, Israel, and Judah. The darkness that shrouded Israel (Ephraim and Judah) due…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 8)
Chapter 8 continues and parallels the themes begun in chapter 7. In fact, chapter 8 seems to mirror the central messages of the previous chapter. Chapter 7 begins with God’s message to Ahaz about his need for calm and faith…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 7)
The vision Isaiah sees of the LORD, high and lifted up (chapter 6), prepares him for what is about to happen under the reign of Uzziah’s grandson, Ahaz (chapters 7-8). After Uzziah’s death, the stability of his 52-year reign quickly…
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