Category: Read Through The Bible

[:en]God judged people who were worshiping idols, following occult practices, and violating dietary laws.  But He always had His faithful remnants (vs. 8-16).  He will create New Heavens and New Earth and it will be a  time of rejoicing and blessings (vs. 17-25)[:]

[:en]The Jews were defeated by their enemies and yet God held His peace and did not intervene (vs. 1-3)  Today, Israel is also experiencing similar situation when all Arab nations are against them.  Someone should rise up and call on the people to confess their sins and pray to seek for His mercy. (vs. 5-9)[:]

[:en]The Day of vengeance and the Year of Redemption has come. (v. 4)  He will defeat His enemies and save His own people (v. 8).  Isaiah prayed for the people and emphasized on God’s tenderness and compassion (v. 15)[:]

[:en]Zion’s new name will be “Hephzibah” which means “My delight is in Her”” and her land “Beulah” which means “Married”.  When God cleansed their sins, the nation will be restored like a bridegroom is reunited  with his bride (vs. 4-5)  Isaiah urged the watchmen and people to pray (vs. 6-7).  The Savior is coming and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 62[:]

[:en]The Year of the Lord’s Favor: Good news is preached; brokenhearted bound and captives released, prisoners freed (v. 1) Comfort provided to those who mourned.  Crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair (vs. 2-3) Ancient ruins rebuilt and cities… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 61[:]

[:en]God’s Promises to Zion: Re-union (vs. 4, 10) Wealth (vs. 5, 11) Glory (v. 13) Joy (v. 15) Peace and righteousness (v. 17) Light (vs. 19-20) Land (v. 21) [:]

[:en]What are some of the sins that people commit? Hands that kill and fingers that is guilty (v. 3a) Lips that speak lies and tongue that mutters wicked things (v. 3b) Feet that rush into sin and swift to shed innocent blood (v. 7a) Thoughts that are evil (v. 7b) As a result, there is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 59[:]

[:en]What is true fasting?  To loose the chains of injustice, untie the cords of the yoke, and to set the oppressed free (v. 6) To share your food with the hungry, to provide the poor wanderer with shelter, and to clothe the naked and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 58[:]

[:en]God took away the life of devout and righteous one to spare them from the pain of seeing the nation going into judgment (vs. 1-2) .  He denounced the sorcerers, adulterers, liars, idolaters (vs. 3-9) and assured them of forth coming judgment. (v. 13a) Those who are contrite and lowly in Spirit, God will revive… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 57[:]

[:en]Salvation will be available to the Gentiles – foreigners (v. 3) and eunuch (v. 4) as well.   Warnings were made to the Israel’s leaders who lacked knowledge and was blinded.  They were like mute dogs with mighty appetites, shepherds who lack understanding and each sought for their own gains (vs. 10-11). Jesus has broken the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 56[:]