Tell God “Yes” and Don’t Hesitate God speaks to us through the Bible, through his Holy Spirit, and through others—be it people or angels or even circumstances. When God tells you to do something, what’s your first response? Do you give him an immediate “yes” or an excuse? An excuse could be telling him you’re […]
The People Don’t Want to Hear His Message The prophet Micah (5) is a contemporary of Isaiah. Micah’s ministry overlaps and follows Hosea’s. We know little else about Micah from the Bible except that he comes from Moresheth, but Scripture doesn’t reveal where it is. Micah prophesies to the nations of Israel and Judah during […]
Psalm 184 from Beyond Psalm 150 A psalm can contain prophecy. And a prophecy can read like a psalm, but the two don’t usually overlap. After Isaiah prophesies about the earth’s devastation in Isaiah 24 (which we’re not treating as a psalm), he affirms that through it all God will continue to reign with great […]
Psalm 183 from Beyond Psalm 150 As we move through the book of Isaiah, the prophet offers a future glimpse of Jesus reaching out to embrace people of all nations, not just Israel. In response to this, Isaiah envisions a future people joining to sing this psalm of praise to God: I will give thanks to […]
Psalm 182 from Beyond Psalm 150 The next nine psalms come from the book of Isaiah. Isaiah writes in Judah during the reigns of kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. During Isaiah’s lengthy time as a prophet, Assyria conquers the nation of Israel and exiles most of the people. Only the nation of Judah remains, […]
A Shepherd and a Prophet Chronologically, Amos (1) follows Jonah and slightly overlaps with Hosea. He’s also a contemporary of Isaiah. Occupationally he works as a shepherd and doesn’t think of himself as a prophet. In fact, he confirms to the priest Amaziah that he isn’t a prophet nor the son of a prophet. Yet […]
Discover Jesus, Justice, and Gentiles through the Prophet’s Timeless Words Unlock the Profound Insights of a Timeless Prophet Dive into the transformative truths of the Old Testament’s most beloved prophet in Isaiah Bible Study. This engaging Bible study takes you on an enlightening journey through Isaiah’s powerful messages during tumultuous times. Explore the life and […]
Significant Recurring Numbers in the Bible As we read Scripture, we come across some reoccurring numbers. They are three, seven, twelve, and forty. Let’s consider the number three in the Bible. As we look at the number three in the Bible, we can see it as a sign of wholeness and perfection. Here are some […]
Offer Ongoing Adoration to Our Creator, Savior, and Sustainer The book of Revelation tells of John’s spirit being whisked into heaven. Four living creatures spend all their time—day and night—praising God. They chant, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come” (Revelation 4:8, NIV). The threefold repetition […]
Look to the Wellbeing of Others and Not Focus on Ourselves In Isaiah 39 we read a prophecy given to King Hezekiah by Isaiah. This occurs after Hezekiah does something foolish. He graciously receives envoys from the powerful behemoth, Babylon. Not only does he show off his nation’s wealth, he also provides his enemies one […]