For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people. (Isaiah 7:8) Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. (Hosea 7:8) Isaiah said that...
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty. Isaiah 40:3 A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. ...
On this second Sunday of Advent, we are reflecting on the prophesied Messiah as the “mighty” God from Isaiah 9:6. This adjective in Hebrew (gibor) is commonly translated mighty, butstrongis an equally fine translation. Might often refers to strength, power, and the ability to make impact...
Because isolation and separation is another hallmark of depression, seeking support from the community is one way to beat it. Pastors and priests are also good sources of support. Ask your minister to shepherd you through this time and pray with you. This will open the door to talking about...
The eunuch's question reflects a genuine desire to understand the Scriptures, highlighting the importance of seeking guidance in interpreting God's Word. “who is the prophet talking about,The eunuch is reading from the book of Isaiah, specifically Isaiah 53, a passage known as the Suffering ...
Isaiah 8:16 states, “Bind up the testimony, seal the Law among My disciples.” Moses, before he died, exhorted the children of Israel to keep the law. He repeats the Ten Commandments to them in Deuteronomy chapter 5 and says, “These words that I have spoken unto you this day shall...
He’s not speaking in general; he is talking specifically to you and me. In Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount, we see Jesus emerging as the new improved Moses, delivering his new model Torah from the mountaintop only to those who constitute the new and improved community of Israel. Whereas...
How is it the greatest wisdom of life is revealed to a Child, so that they can lead the prideful arrogant Mind. Isaiah 11 /6. An orphanage in Russia 1991. Totally lacking of moral or religious training, the children heard for the very first time , the story of the baby Jesus...
New York Dome of Central Station – talking crystal clear across the way. Our Father wants to speak to you right now, listen. Put yourself and your church in a place to listen. Trust God 3 seasons of a leader’s life. Young leaders are anxious. They think: this isn’t happening ...
But what we haven’t lost is hope. And I’m not talking about the kind of hope that says, Maybe the Avalanche or the Irish can win another championship this year. Or much less the kind of hope that says, Maybe the Broncos can turn things around. And I’m not talking about a gener...