[:en]Introduction: While some Thessalonian believers were suffering great trials, other believed that Jesus was coming soon so they stopped working and were just waiting for Him. Paul wrote this letter to describe to them what Jesus 2nd coming will be like and reminded them to keep waiting and use their time wisely. 2 Thessalonians 1… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 1[:]
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[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 55[:]
[:en]This are what he Lord says: “Seek the Lord while He may be found. Call on Him while He is near” (v. 6) “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 55[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 54[:]
[:en]After chastening, God regathered and restored Israel. Barren woman gave birth to children (v. 1). The Lord Almighty became the husband of the widows (v. 4). God’s everlasting kindness and compassion were with them (v. 8). He gave them peace (v. 10) and established righteousness among them (v. 14). Sometimes God use chastening to make… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 54[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 53[:]
[:en]A prophesy of Christ’s humiliation, suffering, death and burial: Jesus was despised (v. 3), stricken and smitten (v. 4), pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities (v. 5). He was oppressed and afflicted (v. 7), cut off from the land of living (v. 8) and assigned a grave with the wicked (v. 9). … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 53[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 5[:]
[:en]Final Instructions from Paul to Thessalonian church: The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So, do not be like others who are asleep, but be alert and self-controlled. (v. 6) Be self-controlled, putting on faith and love… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 52[:]
[:en]Zion was told to wake up and put on garments of splendor and free themselves from the chains on their neck (vs. 1-2). )They must shout for joy because the Lord had comforted them and redeemed Jerusalem. He had proclaimed peace and brought good tidings of salvation (vs. 7-9). They were advised to depart and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 52[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 51[:]
[:en]As the nation was preparing to leave Babylon and return home, God instructed them to remember the past (vs. 1-2), look forward to His salvation (vs. 3-8), and press on to Zion (vs. 9-11). “But my salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fail” (v. 6b) “But my righteousness will last forever, my salvation… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 51[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 50[:]
[:en]Israel was unfaithful to the Lord but the Lord Jesus has a ready tongue and open ear (vs. 4-5), a set face (v. 7), and a body enduring suffering (v. 6) in obedience to His Father. Those who walk in the dark without light must trust in the name of the Lord and rely on… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 50[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 49[:]
[:en]Promises of God to Israel: In the time of my favor,I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you. I will keep you and make you to be a covenant for the people to restore the land and to reassign its desolate inheritances (v. 8) I will set you free. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 49[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 48[:]
[:en]Stubborn Israel – They took oaths in the name of the Lord, invoke the God of Israel, called themselves citizens of the Holy city but not in truth or righteousness (v. 12) Benefits of Paying attention to His commands: (vs. 18-19) Your peace will like a river Your righteousness like the waves of the sea… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 48[:]