[:en]WHAT ON EARTH? One day, a tax collector came to Peter demanding to know if Jesus had paid the temple tax. (Mat. 17:24). Jesus turned the situation into a teaching moment. He wanted Peter to understand His role as king. Taxes weren’t collected from the children of the king, and the Lord made it clear… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/26/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 50[:]
[:en]Israel was unfaithful to the Lord. Because the nation turned to idols and committed spiritual adultery, it sold herself to slavery. But the Sovereign Lord is an obedient servant. He has a ready tongue and open ear, a sacrifical body and a set face. (vs. 4-7) “Let him who walks in the dark, who has… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 50[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 49[:]
[:en]The Servant of the Lord is Jesus Christ. He will restore the tribe of Jacob and bring ack Israel. he will be a light to the Gentiles and bring salvation to all mankind. The Lord is holy, faithful and compassionate. He is the covenant of God to fulfill all the promises God made to the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 49[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 48[:]
[:en]STUBBORN ISRAEL God rebuked Israel and Judah for their hardened hearts and stubborness. He warned them that their sins would bring judgment. It was time to repent and seek forgiveness. ISRAEL FREED God told Israel: “I am He, I am the First and I am the Last. My own hand laid the foundations of the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 48[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 47[:]
[:en]THE FALL OF BABYLON The virgin Daughter of Babylon will go down and sit in the dust. Their nakedness will be exposed and her shame uncovered. God will take vengeance and spare no one. (vs. 1-3)(. Babylon was a nation without mercy. They were poud saying: “I am and there is more besides me’ (vs.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 47[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 46[:]
[:en]GOD’S AFFIRMATION TO THE SENIORS: “Even to your old age and grayhairs, I am He. I am He who will sustain you. I have made yu and I will carry you. I will sustain you and I will rescue you” (v. 4) IDOLS VS. JEHOVAH ( vs. 5-7) The idols mut be carried, but Jehovah… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 46[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 45[:]
[:en]The central message in this chapter centers on the Lord as the only God: “I am the Lord, and there is no other, apart from me, there is no God” (v. 5) “There is none besides me. I am the Lord and there is no other” (v. 6a) “Surely God is with you, and there… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 45[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 44[:]
[:en]THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD TO ISRAEL “I will pour water on the thristy land and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessings on your descendants” (v. 3) THE FUTILITY OF IDOLS (vs. 9-20) The craftsmen, blacksmith and the carpenter make idols with their hands. And… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 44[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 43[:]
[:en]GOD PROMISES “I created you and formed you. I summoned you by name and you are mine” (v. 1) “I will be with you when you pass through the rivers or walk through the fire. You will not be swept over nor be burned” (v. 2) “You are precious and honored in my sight and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 43[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 42[:zh]f[:]
[:en]THE SERVANT OF THE LORD Jeremiah described the ministry of Christ. He will bring justice to the nations and establish His law on earth. He will call Israel to become a light for the Gentiles to open the eyes of the blind and free captives from prison and to release those who sit in darkness… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 42[:zh]f[:]