Extending the theme begun in chapter 41, the Lord continues to make the case that there is no one like Him. The opening verse spotlights the Babylonian gods Bel and Nebo, showing their impotence to save the Babylonian peoples from…
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Losing Your Luggage: Intro to Rick’s new book
This July, Heritage Seminary Press released Rick's new book, Losing Your Luggage: Finding Freedom from Spiritual Baggage. The book guides the reader through three life-changing chapters in the Bible: Romans 6-8. In these chapters we discover how God empowers us…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 45)
In Isaiah 45 we continue the section where the Lord prosecutes his case against the so-called gods (represented by idols). In this chapter He gives His convincing proof and compelling arguments for His unique position as the one and only…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 44)
Continuing the thought flow of chapter 43, Isaiah 44 announces good news to an undeserving, unfaithful and destroyed nation (see 43:27-28). In spite of their sins and transgressions (43:27), the Lord promises to come to the aid of His people. …
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 43)
Coming after the closing words of chapter 42, Isaiah 43 brings hope to life. Even though God’s people, Israel, had been stubbornly rebellious and suffered the consequences of their willful ways (42:24-25), the Lord is not finished with His people. …
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 42)
Isaiah 42 introduces us to the Lord’s “servant” (1, 19), but in an unusual, strange way. In the opening section of the chapter (1-9), the Lord speaks of this servant (“my servant”—1) in a very positive manner; however, in the…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 41)
Continuing to develop some of the themes introduced in Isaiah 40 (which serves as an introduction for the remaining chapters of the book), Isaiah 41 applies the truth of God’s holy, unrivaled greatness to Israel’s historical context and concerns (41:1-20). …
Rick’s New Book
If we are being candid, most of us would admit to areas where we feel stuck in an ongoing sin pattern. It could be a critical spirit that is quick to find fault with others. Or an unruly tongue that…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 40)
Beginning in chapter 40, the focus and feel of the book of Isaiah changes. In fact, many commentators argue that the changes are so pronounced, we must be reading the words of a different author than Isaiah of Jerusalem. Many…
Praise and Prayer Update (June 30, 2023)
As we get ready to celebrate Canada Day, I wanted to send a quick Praise and Prayer Update. Here are some reasons to give thanks and several requests to bring before God's throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). PRAISE: Fruitful Ministry:…
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