Jonathan T.
The Vision Seen: A Prophetic Cycle (Isaiah 2-5)
The second part of the Book of Isaiah’s vision (Isaiah 2:1) shifts from the initial indictment of Israel’s rebellion to a panoramic view of God’s response. This section, likely delivered toward the end of the prosperous yet spiritually compromised reign of King Uzziah, outlines a pattern of judgment leading to ultimate restoration—the Prophetic Cycle in…
The Vision Introduced: Children in Rebellion (Isaiah 1:1–31)
Introduction: When Love Meets Betrayal We begin our journey into the book of Isaiah, a profound “vision” that spans judgment and restoration. The prophet, whose name means “Yahweh is Salvation,” served God for perhaps the longest recorded ministry of any prophet—over 50 years—from the reign of Uzziah to Hezekiah. This first message sets the tone,…
Introduction to the Book of Isaiah
The Nature of Isaiah’s Communication The author contends that Isaiah’s writing style, which merges history, prophecy, prose, and poetry with blurred temporal boundaries, is a direct reflection of a dream-like vision. Unity and Integrity of the Message The article stresses that Isaiah’s integrity is not about literary conformity but about the consistent delivery of the…
Balaam and His Evil Scheme: If You Cannot Curse Them, Defile Them!
The narrative of Balaam, recorded in the book of Numbers, provides a chilling reminder of the enemy’s subtle, yet potent, strategies against the people of God. When a direct curse proved impossible, a more insidious plan was devised—one that leveraged human weakness to incite divine anger. This ancient tale holds a vital lesson for believers…
The Coming Wedding Feast of the Lamb of God
Weddings are universal symbols of joy, anticipation, and the beginning of a beautiful new life. They are moments when two lives—and often two communities—come together in a single, unified celebration. It’s no surprise, then, that God uses the imagery of a wedding to illustrate the ultimate culmination of His plan for humanity. Human history itself,…
Gripped by Grace: When the Love of Christ Controls Christian Ministry
Christian ministry isn’t a casual calling; it’s an intense spiritual warfare. It’s not just about resisting personal temptation, but actively engaging in The Lord’s battle against forces that attack God’s character, work, and people. As 2 Corinthians 10:3–6 reminds us, “the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the…
The Importance of Maintaining a Servant Attitude
The modern world often operates on a transactional mindset: you do a job, you expect a reward; you help out, you expect a favor in return. Unfortunately, this “entitlement psychology” has seeped into the Christian life, leading many to believe that their spiritual duties automatically entitle them to blessings, recognition, or a life of constant…
When “Good” Becomes the Enemy of “Right”
In a world that prizes personal happiness and convenience, it’s easy for Christians to fall into a subtle but dangerous trap: choosing what feels good over what is truly right according to God’s purpose. This isn’t about choosing between good and evil; it’s about the more insidious conflict where a seemingly good intention, thought, or…
God’s Antidote to Man’s Foolishness
In an age that seems to celebrate ignorance, we are faced with a peculiar paradox: while human intellect has never been more advanced, a pervasive foolishness has taken root in our culture. We see it in the exaltation of stupidity as entertainment, the rise of social media careers built on absurdity, and a decline in…