The Book of Immanuel, Part B (Isaiah 9-12)
Series: The Book of Isaiah (Part 5) Text: Isaiah 9:6–12:6 In the previous section of Isaiah (Chapters 7–8), we explored how God used the children of the prophet Isaiah as “signs and wonders” to King Ahaz. These signs proved that God was present with His people during the terrifying days…
The Book of Immanuel, Part A (Isaiah 7-8)
Series: The Book of Isaiah (Part 4) Text: Isaiah 7:10–16; 8:18 In the ancient world, when kings faced existential threats, they looked for military alliances, fortified walls, and weapons of war. But in the book of Isaiah, when King Ahaz of Judah faced the terrifying prospect of annihilation, God offered…
Hope in the Midst of Woes
Based on Isaiah 3:8–11 In a world that often feels like it is stumbling in the dark, the ancient words of the prophet Isaiah ring with a startlingly modern relevance. We look around and see a culture where speech and actions frequently stand against God, where rebellion is not hidden…
The Vision Experienced: The Call of Isaiah (Isaiah 6)
The sixth chapter of Isaiah marks the spiritual epicenter of the prophet’s life and ministry. It is a profound, life-altering event—a divine encounter that serves as the blueprint for every genuine call to service. It records not just a historical moment, but a necessary profound experience in the presence of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…