After the miraculous deliverance of Jerusalem from the Assyrian armies (chapters 36-37) we are given an account of a miraculous deliverance of Hezekiah from sickness and death (chapter 38). As the Lord can save His nation, He can also save…
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Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapters 36-37)
The historical account described in these chapters presents a case study of the right response to the truth set forth in chapters 13-35: trust in the Lord for salvation rather than any nation (including your own). The action picks up…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 35)
In direct contrast with the previous chapter, and as a culmination of the messages to and about the nations (chapters 13-35), Isaiah 35 sings (2, 6, 10) a joyful finale of the physical return and spiritual restoration of God’s people. …
Happy 30th and 40th Anniversaries
It's been a while since we've posted as we've been finishing up the school year and taking some time off to rest and refresh. Let me give a bit of an update and highlight two special anniversaries. April finished with…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 34)
God’s severe, devastating judgement is coming upon the nations of the earth. That is the sobering message announced in Isaiah 34. The chapter begins with a summons to the nations to “hear” and “give attention” (1). The Lord wants the…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 33)
In this message, Isaiah again brings another message carrying the themes of God’s coming judgment and salvation. Nations and individuals given to injustice, deception, and oppression are brought low as God lifts himself up. The people of Zion who rely…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 32)
Chapter 32 divides roughly into two halves; the first giving a grand vision of Israel under the rule of a righteous king and noble princes (1-8) and the back half giving a warning of immanent disruption and disaster to the…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 31)
Continuing the rebuke on Israel’s turn to Egypt for deliverance from Assyria, chapter 31 begins with a pronouncement of coming disaster: “Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help.” In their fear of the Assyrian armies, Israel seeks…
Praise and Prayer Update (April 1, 2023)
On this April Fool's Day, I'm reminded of a powerful statement made by Jim Elliot, a missionary who was martyred in 1956. Jim wrote this in his journal: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 30)
Chapters 30-31 confront a situation going on in Judah during Isaiah’s ministry: God’s people, frightened by the advance of the Assyrians, were turning to Egypt for protection. Rather than look to the Lord, seeking His direction and asking him to…
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