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Our scripture today is Isaiah 35:5 (ESV). Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Isaiah tells us there is hope for God’s stubborn people. God has made a way for His spiritually blind and deaf children to see and hear His love for them again. God …
Our scripture today is Isaiah 28:16 (ESV). “therefore thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: ‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’” Prophets were not wonderfully popular people because they usually brought …
Our scripture today is Isaiah 9:6 (ESV). For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Here the prophet makes clear reference to the coming of the Messiah …
Our scripture today is Isaiah 9:2 (ESV). The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. In Isaiah we find many prophetic references to the coming of Jesus. It’s no surprise that 18th century composer George Handel used several …
Our scripture today is Isaiah 6:1 (ESV). In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Isaiah is one of a select few who have been allowed to see the Lord. This was intended to inspire …
Our scripture today is Isaiah 1:2 (ESV). Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the Lord has spoken: Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. In the opening verses of Isaiah God brings His case against humanity. He accuses us of rebellion, but the Lord never speaks …
Our scripture today is Song of Songs 1:1 (NRSVUE). The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s. I thought a lot about this book. I thought about skipping it, but I knew one of you would say “uh, what about Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon in some translations). I remember reading this book for …
Our scripture today is Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV). Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. The Teacher brings his lesson to a close with a simple summary: “Fear God and keep His commandments”. God created us for …
Our scripture today is Ecclesiastes 7:8 (NIV). The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. Much of Ecclesiastes sounds like Proverbs. While this verse may stand on its own, it is essential that we not merely pick verses that agree with our opinion. Verses form chapters and …
Our scripture today is Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV). There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: The Teacher alternates between dry, almost bleak commentary and wisdom so obvious we should see it ourselves. This is likely the most well known verse from this book. Some of us from the …