Not What, but Who? | Isaiah 41:1-20 ““Be silent before me, coasts and islands! And let peoples renew their strength. Let them approach; let them testify; let’s come together for the trial. Who has stirred up someone from the east? In righteousness he calls him to serve. The Lord hands nations over to him, and... Continue Reading →

God’s Glory: Our Strength | Isaiah 40:27-31 “Jacob, why do you say, and Israel, why do you assert, “My way is hidden from the Lord, and my claim is ignored by my God”? Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the whole earth. He never... Continue Reading →

God’s Glory: Our Sufficiency! | Isaiah 40:12-26 “Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand or marked off the heavens with the span of his hand? Who has gathered the dust of the earth in a measure or weighed the mountains on a balance and the hills on the scales? Who has... Continue Reading →

God’s Glory, Our Salvation! | Isaiah 40:1-11 ““Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and announce to her that her time of hard service is over, her iniquity has been pardoned, and she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.” A voice of one crying out: Prepare... Continue Reading →

God’s Care Normally, I would post here my study, notes and musings on the passage I’m using for my Sunday sermon. Last week, I was unable to post due to a health issue. So, for those who follow my blog I wanted to share what is going on and when I hope to be back. ... Continue Reading →

Missing the Point | Isaiah 38-39 “In those days Hezekiah became terminally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came and said to him, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Set your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.’” Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed... Continue Reading →

When Faith Gets Real | Isaiah 37:8-38 “When the royal spokesman heard that the king of Assyria had pulled out of Lachish, he left and found him fighting against Libnah. The king had heard concerning King Tirhakah of Cush, “He has set out to fight against you.” So when he heard this, he sent messengers... Continue Reading →

Faith: Right Here, Right Now! | Isaiah 36-37 “Then the royal spokesman stood and called out loudly in Hebrew: Listen to the words of the great king, the king of Assyria! This is what the king says: “Don’t let Hezekiah deceive you, for he cannot rescue you. Don’t let Hezekiah persuade you to rely on... Continue Reading →

Measured by God: Destruction or Deliverance? | Isaiah 34-35 “You nations, come here and listen; you peoples, pay attention! Let the earth and all that fills it hear, the world and all that comes from it. The Lord is angry with all the nations, furious with all their armies. He will set them apart for... Continue Reading →

God, We Wait for YOU! | Isaiah 33 Woe, you destroyer never destroyed, you traitor never betrayed! When you have finished destroying, you will be destroyed. When you have finished betraying, they will betray you. Lord, be gracious to us! We wait for you. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of... Continue Reading →