In Isaiah 50:4-9, the prophet speaks of the Messiah, the suffering servant who will be exalted. David cries out in despair (Psalm 31:9-16), as … [Read more...] about Isaiah speaks of the Messiah
Dry Bones Come to Life
In Ezekiel 37:1-14, the Lord gives the 6th century B.C. prophet a remarkable vision of dry bones that come to life as an invitation to recognize the … [Read more...] about Dry Bones Come to Life
The Lord’s Covenant with Abraham
In Genesis 12:1-9, the call of Abraham is described. The Lord makes a covenant with him and promises to bless him and his offspring, “I will … [Read more...] about The Lord’s Covenant with Abraham
The Consequences of Sin
The consequences of humankind’s sin are described in Genesis 3:1-21. In Psalm 32:1-7, David reveals a repentant heart and asserts God is a … [Read more...] about The Consequences of Sin
Moses Gives a Reminder
In Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Moses gives a reminder to take seriously God’s law. The writer provides a vivid contrast between a godly life and a worldly … [Read more...] about Moses Gives a Reminder
Life that displays evidence of belief/faith
The prophet Isaiah calls for acts of piety that give evidence of their sincerity (Isaiah 58:3-9a). In Psalm 112:1-9, the writer also makes a … [Read more...] about Life that displays evidence of belief/faith
God’s Deliverance
The prophet Micah (8th Century B.C.) gives a message directed to Jerusalem (6:1-8). His parallel structure of doom/hope includes a reminder of … [Read more...] about God’s Deliverance
Isaiah Foretells God’s Deliverance
The prophet Isaiah foretells God’s deliverance of the faithful (Isaiah 9:1-4), a thought not unlike that of David some 300 years before as he refers … [Read more...] about Isaiah Foretells God’s Deliverance
God’s Steadfast Love
Isaiah 49:1-7 Isaiah speaks words of judgment and the promise of the coming King. In Psalm 40:1-11, David shares the certainty of God’s … [Read more...] about God’s Steadfast Love
Prophecy and Fulfillment Abound!
Prophecy and fulfillment abound! In Isaiah 7:10-17, the Lord tells the prophet, “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call him … [Read more...] about Prophecy and Fulfillment Abound!