Tag: Isaiah

[:en]In that day, the people will praise God, give thanks and call on His name.  They will proclaim and exalt His name.  They will make known the glorious things He has done. Have you praised the Lord and give thanks to Him?  Have your proclaimed the gospel and made His name know?[:]

[:en]The leaders of Israel were corrupt.  They issued oppressive decrees, deprived the rights of the poor, withheld justice for the oppressed, rob the widows and fatherless (vs. 1-2).  When the day of punishment came, nothing will remain. (v. 4) When God used Assyria as his instrument to punish Israel (v. 6), Assyria became proud and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 10 [:]

[:en]The Name of Jesus: Wonderful – He performs miracles Counselor – He is the source of wisdom Mighty God – He has power and strength Everlasting Father – He is eternally present Prince of Peace – He gives us peace The Lord’s anger was against Israel because of their pride and arrogance of heart (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 9[:]

[:en]The flowing waters of Shiloah is a reference to a spring in Jerusalem while the flood waters of the Euphrates is a reference to Assyria.  It foretold the victory of Assyrian against Israel and Syria. Do not fear men, only fear God because only Jesus can drive away all your fears. (vs. 12-14)   Wait… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 8[:]

[:en]When Ahaz was king of Judah, Israel allied with Syria to fight against them.  But God promised protection through Isaiah.  Later on, Assyria became the new threat.  Israel was invaded by Assyria in 722 BC and the nation came to an end.  During the reign of King Hezekiah, the Assyrians invaded Judah but God defeated… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 7[:]

[:en]Isaiah saw a vision of the Lord seated on a throne high and exalted.  He also see himself with an unclean lips.  And the Lord touched his lips and cleansed him.  Then he heard His voice saying:  “Whom shall I send and who will go for us?  And he answered:  “Here am I.  Send me!”… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 6[:]

[:en]The nation of Israel was the vineyard.  The Lord had done so much for the vineyard -dugging, cleaning, planting, cutting and building a watchtower on it.  Yet it yielded only bad fruit.  The people sinned and took their blessings for granted.  They were selfishly satisfying themselves. Sins of the nation: The rich oppressed the poor… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 5[:]

[:en]In the coming kingdom, the Lord will be exalted and He will reign on earth.  It will be a day of glory and a time when all the nations will be cleansed. (v. 5). Today, we can live in His kingdom because our sins are washed away by His precious blood.  Jesus can reign in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 4[:]

[:en]Jerusalem and Judah were under judgment because they dethroned God and trusted substitutes in their heart.  God will take away their material wealth, military might and political strength.  Proud leaders will be replace with boys, children and women.  People will oppress each other, and the nobodies will replace the honorable. The women of Zion were… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 3 [:]

[:en]The Mountain of the Lord (vs. 1-5) The Lord’s temple will be established and it will be a place of truth and there will be peace among nations. The Day of the Lord (vs. 6-22) People become superstitious.  They practice divination and worship idols.  They put their faith in treasures and material things.  The time… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 2[:]