OT Marathon Sep 4

Isaiah 58:1 – 63:14 True Fasting 58 “Shout it aloud, do not hold back.     Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion     and to the descendants of Jacob their sins. 2 For day after day they seek me out;     they seem eager to know my ways, as if they were a nation that does what […]

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OT Marathon Sep 3

Isaiah 52:13-57:21 The Suffering and Glory of the Servant 13 See, my servant will act wisely[a];     he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. 14 Just as there were many who were appalled at him[b]—     his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any human being     and his form marred beyond human likeness— 15 so he will sprinkle many nations,[c] […]

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OT Marathon Sep 2

Isaiah 48:12 – 52:12 12 Listen to me, O Jacob,     and Israel, whom I called: I am He; I am the first,     and I am the last. 13 My hand laid the foundation of the earth,     and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them,     they stand at attention. 14 Assemble, all of you, and […]

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OT Marathon Sep 1

Isaiah 44:6-48:11 6 Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel,     and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: I am the first and I am the last;     besides me there is no god. 7 Who is like me? Let them proclaim it,     let them declare and set it forth before me. Who has announced from of old the things to […]

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OT Marathon Aug 30

Isaiah 40:1 – 44:5 God’s People Are Comforted 40 Comfort, O comfort my people,     says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,     and cry to her that she has served her term,     that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand     double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare […]

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