We live in a world where God is more often being completely ignored rather than denied. People plunge head long into vices. Justice and standards are breaking down as God has been replaced by money, sex and human ego. Many… Read More ›
Old Testament
The Old Testament is a collection of thirty-nine books about the history and religion of the people of Israel. They represent a unified narrative about God and his attempt to relate to humankind by relating to a specific group of people. The Old Testament contains four main sections: the Pentateuch, the Former Prophets (or Historical Books), the Writings, and the Latter Prophets.
The Heart Of The Matter – Jeremiah 31:31-34
See also Matthew 26:27-28 and Hebrews 8:8. Jeremiah prophesied for 40 years to five different kings. God called Jeremiah from early days. It is Jeremiah who announces this new covenant. 1 – Benefactors of the covenant Word of God –… Read More ›
Hope for Broken Vessels – Jeremiah 18:4-6
Have you made a mess of your life? Do you wish you could have another chance or start over again? If that’s the way you feel, I have good news for you: God wants to make your life over anew,… Read More ›
Unto Us A Child Is Born – Isaiah 9:1-21
The gloom from chapter 8 carries on into chapter 9 but there is a promise of a day of special blessing. 1. The government of the promised son (vs. 1-7) Since Ahaz is not willing to trust in God, then… Read More ›
Turning Stress Into Strength – Isaiah 40:28-31
There is no one who is immune to stress. It cannot be avoided, so how can we manage it? 1 – The problem of stress Stress is how your body responds to events. Our body can responds to pollen by… Read More ›
The Wickedness Of Formal Worship – Isaiah 1:1-31
A major part of the purpose of worship is to maintain one’s relationship with the One who is worthy of worship. Judah was so defiled by evil that a dramatic turnaround was required if their worship was to be accepted… Read More ›
The Treacherous Assyria And The Glorious Lord – Isaiah 33:1-24
This prophecy, spoken before the Assyrian invasion, shows that this seemingly unstoppable army will in fact be stopped. Those who did the plundering will be plundered, and will be dealt with treacherously by others. 1. Judgment against Assyria (vs. 1-13)… Read More ›
The Sure Foundation – Isaiah 28:1-29
Hezekiah has now become King of Judah in 716 BC. See 2 Kings 18:1ff. The Northern Kingdom is about to fall and Judah has a problem with Assyria. Hezekiah wants to turn to Egypt for help instead of trusting God…. Read More ›
The Stone Of Stumbling – Isaiah 8:1-22
This chapter gives us the judgment leading up to the coming of the deliverer in chapter 9. Clearly the focus is on the destruction that took place in Samaria in 722 B.C., but includes the invasion of even Judah at… Read More ›
The Song Of The Vineyard – Isaiah 5:1-30
Judah was like a vine which did not bear any fruit (vs. 1-7). The story is about a vineyard that had many advantages. It belonged to a loving person (my Well-beloved). It was planted on a very fruitful hill. The… Read More ›
Feed My Sheep 