In a culture of pleasure and excess, the image of a Suffering Savior is ironic. We take loans to avoid suffering and loss. We invest our lives in comfort and pleasure. We work hard to have worldly success in order to acquire the necessary funds to purchase the things that satisfy our cravings. Success is … Continue reading Suffering Savior, Isaiah 53:10
Category: Isaiah
Turning – Isaiah 59:20
“The Redeemer will come to Zion, and to those in Jacob who turn from transgression.” This is the Lord’s declaration. As much as The Lord turns from those who rebelliously seek iniquity and evil so He turns toward the one who will leave the lifestyle of evil. He comes to the one who will repent … Continue reading Turning – Isaiah 59:20
The Faithful Word – Isaiah 55:11
"...so My word that comes from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please and will prosper in what I send it to do.” This is truly the power of the Word of God. The truth of this verse explains why the Psalmist in 119 sought God's Word … Continue reading The Faithful Word – Isaiah 55:11
Wicked Insecurity – Isaiah 47:10
You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray. You said to yourself, ‘I exist, and there is no one else.’ But disaster will happen to you; you will not know how to avert it. And it will fall on you, but you will be … Continue reading Wicked Insecurity – Isaiah 47:10
The Way – Isaiah 35:8
A road will be there and a way; it will be called the Holy Way. The unclean will not travel on it, but it will be for the one who walks the path. Even the fool will not go astray. He is the Way, the Life and the Truth and no one comes to the … Continue reading The Way – Isaiah 35:8
God’s Just Nature – Isaiah 13:11
Thus I will punish the world for its evil And the wicked for their iniquity; I will also put an end to the arrogance of the proud And abase the haughtiness of the ruthless. God has great wrath for the arrogant, prideful evil sinner. He is jealous for His creation and will not allow the … Continue reading God’s Just Nature – Isaiah 13:11
