[:en]These were the conditions of the people: Hands hat stained with blood of evil deeds and violence Lips that spoke lies Feet that rush into sin Thoughts that were destructive. There were no justice nor peace.  No light but darkness because they rebelled against the Lord.  Truth and righteousness were nowhere to be found. God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 59[:]

[:en]People in Judah fasted.  Yet on the day of fasting, they did what they pleased and exploited their workers. What is true fasting? To loosen the chains of injustice and set the oppressed free (v. 6) To share your food with the hungry, provide the poor with shelter and clothe the naked (v. 7) To… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 58[:]

[:en]People do not understand why the righteous and devout men perish and are taken away.  It is because God wants to spare them from evil so that they may enter into peace by finding rest in death (vs. 1-2) God condemned the godless society in Judah for woshiping idols, lying, lusting, sacrificing their children, offering… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 57[:]

[:en]Instead of leading the Gentiles to know the true God and His salvation, the Israelites adopted false gods.  Their leaders were like blind watchmen and mute dog that could not see nor bark.  They were like dogs with mighty apetitites but who never have enough.  They were shepherds that lack understading.  They all turn to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 56[:]

[:en]Those who turn from their sins and trust the Savior will experience the water of life and the bread of life found in Jesus Christ (vs. 1-2).  God will show His  love and fulfill His everlasting covenant (vs. 3-5).  “Seek the Lord while He may be found, call on Him while He is near” (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 55[:]

[:en]The prophet Isaiah pictured the future regarding the history of Israel.  The future city of Zion will be glorious.  Barren woman will give birth to many children.  the widows will not suffer shame and disgrace for they will wed again.  God will restore peace. Theses are what the Lord Redeemer said to them: “For brief… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 54[:]

[:en]This chapter prophesized about Jesus Christ who sacrificed His life for the sins of the world.  It described the humiliation of His birth and life (vs. 1-3), the agony of His trial, suffering and death (vs. 4-9).  The Savior was oppressed and afflicted like an innocent lamb being slaughtered (v. 7).  He was stricken and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 53[:]

[:en]God was telling His people to wake up and rise up because He was going to forgive them and bring them home. (vs. 1-6).  He wanted them to bring the good news and proclaim salvation of the Lord to the world (vs. 7-10).  They were to purify themselves and carry the holy vessels back to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 52[:]

[:en]The Lord told His people to recall their spiritual roots – Abraham and Sarah (vs. 1-2) and their exodus from Egypt (v. 10).  God had promised to redeem and care for them.  He told them to consider His marvelous creation.  He stretched out the heaven and laid the foundation of the earth (v. 13).  He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 51[:]