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December 13: “The Anointed Warrior & The City of God” (Isaiah 59:17-21 and 60:1-3, 14, 19)
In the last section of the second half of Isaiah(ch. 56-66), we see the fulfillment of God’s Purposes. The anointed warrior brings God’s wrath on his foes, destroys sin and evil, and completes the salvation of the faithful. The unfaithful Jerusalem is transformed into a faithful city, the City of Yahweh. There is new heavens […]
Continue readingNovember 29: “In God We Trust” (Isaiah 38:1-6)
When Assyrians threaten Jerusalem, Hezekiah prays to God and God delivers Judah in a miraculous way. What prepared Hezekiah for this national crisis was a crisis in his own life. After he experienced God’s grace, Hezekiah developed a habit of worshipping and praying to God every day at the temple. Those who trust God, pray […]
Continue readingNovember 22: “King of the Nations” (Isaiah 26:1-8)
From chapters 13 to 27, the nations of the world are judged and punished by God because they trusted in military strength, wealth or idols. The nations are contrasted with the Faithful City, where only the redeemed can enter. The redeemed trust Yahweh and obey him as king of the nations. We can be thankful […]
Continue readingNovember 15: “Isaiah and Immanuel” (Isaiah 6:1-8, 13)
Isaiah Chapters 1-5 is mostly about God’s judgment. Chapters 7 to 12 are focused on the hope of Immanuel. Isaiah’s call at chapter 6, which serves as a bridge between the two sections, is a message for the nation of Israel. When Isaiah saw God’s holiness, he had a new awareness of sin, new cleansing, […]
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