Choose Wisely | Isaiah 23 “An oracle against Tyre: Wail, ships of Tarshish, for your haven has been destroyed. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. Mourn, inhabitants of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon; your agents have crossed the sea on many waters. Tyre’s revenue was the grain from Shihor — the... Continue Reading →

Unforgiven? | Isaiah 22 “An oracle against the Valley of Vision: What’s the matter with you? Why have all of you gone up to the rooftops? The noisy city, the jubilant town, is filled with revelry. Your dead did not die by the sword; they were not killed in battle. All your rulers have fled... Continue Reading →

Don’t Trust in Babylon | Isaiah 21 ”An oracle against the desert by the sea: Like storms that pass over the Negev, it comes from the desert, from the land of terror. A troubling vision is declared to me: “The treacherous one acts treacherously, and the destroyer destroys. Advance, Elam! Lay siege, you Medes! I... Continue Reading →

Success or Failure | Isaiah 19-20 ”On that day Egypt will be like women. She will tremble with fear because of the threatening hand of the Lord of Hosts when He raises it against her. The land of Judah will terrify Egypt; whenever Judah is mentioned, Egypt will tremble because of what the Lord of... Continue Reading →

The Rock of Salvation : Isaiah 17-18 ”On that day the splendor of Jacob will fade, and his healthy body will become emaciated. It will be as if a reaper had gathered standing grain — his arm harvesting the heads of grain — and as if one had gleaned heads of grain in the Valley... Continue Reading →

The God Who Weeps | Isaiah 15-16 ”Send lambs to the ruler of the land, from Sela in the desert to the mountain of Daughter Zion. Like a bird fleeing, forced from the nest, the daughters of Moab will be at the fords of the Arnon. Give us counsel and make a decision. Shelter us... Continue Reading →

Pride Bows Before Him | Isaiah 13:1-14:23 ”Look, the day of the Lord is coming — cruel, with rage and burning anger — to make the earth a desolation and to destroy the sinners on it. Indeed, the stars of the sky and its constellations will not give their light. The sun will be dark... Continue Reading →

Dancing in the Rain | Isaiah 12 ”On that day you will say: “I will praise You, Lord, although You were angry with me. Your anger has turned away, and You have had compassion on me. Indeed, God is my salvation; I will trust Him and not be afraid, for Yah, the Lord, is my... Continue Reading →

The KING Reigns | Isaiah 10:5-11:16 ”There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear... Continue Reading →

Why God Hates Sin | Isaiah 9:8-10:4 “The Lord sent a message against Jacob; it came against Israel. All the people — Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria — will know it. They will say with pride and arrogance: “The bricks have fallen, but we will rebuild with cut stones; the sycamores have been cut... Continue Reading →