“Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are those happy who deal so treacherously?” Jeremiah 12:1b This is a question Jeremiah asks God during the beginning of his Ministry. As he heard the message of Doom and Judgement, he instead saw prosperity and happiness. He couldn’t understand it. He would say in the […]
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“The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved!” Jeremiah 8:20 For those who’ve read Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening, you’ll recognize this from the last day of the year. In it he starts out by asking “Not saved! Dear reader, is this your mournful plight?” Jeremiah asks this of an Apostate
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“Behold, you trust in lying words that cannot profit.” Jeremiah 7:8 During Jeremiah’s ministry, Judah had put their confidence in “The Temple of the Lord”, so much so, that just declaring this phrase was an assurance to themselves of Peace and Safety; that Jehovah’s House existed, and as long as it did, they were safe.
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 Opening Thought: How Mighty is your view of God? These are the 1st recorded Words of the Lord to Jeremiah. “I formed you, I knew you, I sanctified
“But now, O Lord, You are our Father, we are the clay, and You our potter; And all of us are the work of Your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 I love the language of Isaiah; it’s filled with graphic imagery! Here he uses “Father” and “Potter” to describe God’s relationship to us,…His People. In the midst
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short that it cannot save; Nor is His ear so dull that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear.” Isaiah 59:1 This is a striking
“Seek the Lord while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near.” Isaiah 55:6 As I’ve mentioned before, Chapter 55 is another of my favorites. It’s full of Unbelievable Statements and Promises. Here is one of them and some of my thoughts. This is The Old Testament Gospel. Like Joel, the Invitation
Listen to it now! Introduction: If you sang Choruses in Church during the 70s, you’ll probably recognize some of the Titles here. Calvary Chapel sang these during their Informal Services, such as their Saturday Night Concerts and weekly Bible Studies during those early years. They were popularized in a series of Albums called the Praise
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“Behold, My servant will prosper, He will be high and lifted up and greatly exalted.” Isaiah 52:13 My comments today start with this Verse and include all of Chapter 53. This is definitely one of “the” most important Chapters in the whole of the Bible. Recently, we heard the testimony of a Pastor, who growing
“Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, a people in whose heart is My law; Do not fear the reproach of man, nor be dismayed at their revilings.” Isaiah 51:7 Isaiah is such a fascinating Book. The language at times is overwhelming as God reveals to us the truth regarding the Messiah and His undying