“Instead, there is gaiety and gladness, killing of cattle and slaughtering of sheep, eating of meat and drinking of wine: “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we may die.”” Isaiah 22:13 In my Bible, Isaiah 22 is titled “The oracle concerning the Valley of Vision”. It is a Prophecy regarding the destruction of Jerusalem. […]
“In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrians will come into Egypt and the Egyptians into Assyria, and the Egyptians will worship with the Assyrians.” Isaiah 19:23 When reading the Old Testament it’s important to see that God had a Chosen People. They were special, they were loved,
“The oracle concerning Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.” Isaiah 13:1 My comments today aren’t on just this verse, but what follows for the next several chapters. Here, Isaiah begins a series of Oracles against the Enemies that surrounded Israel. Included are Babylon, Moab, Damascus, Ethiopia, and Egypt. What I find interesting is
“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 Many are familiar with this Verse. We see it on Cards or hear it on
“In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple.” Isaiah 6:1 Of all the Chapters in the Bible, Isaiah 6 is one that has had the greatest impact in my Life. Like Isaiah, I believe I knew
“Come now, and let us reason together,” says the Lord, “though your sins are as scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 The Ministry of the Prophets of Israel was to declare the Word of God to His People; mainly in
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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“I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride;” Song of Solomon 5:1 As I mentioned yesterday, this is a difficult Book to comment on. Regardless though, of the Cultural differences, Solomon knew how to Love his wife! All throughout it, he is constantly focusing on his wife, addressing her in enduring terms, admiring
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“The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s.” Song of Solomon 1:1 Of all the Books in the Bible, this has to be the most difficult to comment on. Whether you view it as a love song from King Solomon to his Bride, or an allegorical rendering of Christ and His Church, it is not an
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“For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:14 The Verse preceding this is, “The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.” Today’s Verse is the impetus behind it. Why Fear God
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