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November 29: “In God We Trust” (Isaiah 38:1-6)
When Assyrians threaten Jerusalem, Hezekiah prays to God and God delivers Judah in a miraculous way. What prepared Hezekiah for this national crisis was a crisis in his own life. After he experienced God’s grace, Hezekiah developed a habit of worshipping and praying to God every day at the temple. Those who trust God, pray […]
Continue readingNovember 22: “King of the Nations” (Isaiah 26:1-8)
From chapters 13 to 27, the nations of the world are judged and punished by God because they trusted in military strength, wealth or idols. The nations are contrasted with the Faithful City, where only the redeemed can enter. The redeemed trust Yahweh and obey him as king of the nations. We can be thankful […]
Continue readingNovember 15: “Isaiah and Immanuel” (Isaiah 6:1-8, 13)
Isaiah Chapters 1-5 is mostly about God’s judgment. Chapters 7 to 12 are focused on the hope of Immanuel. Isaiah’s call at chapter 6, which serves as a bridge between the two sections, is a message for the nation of Israel. When Isaiah saw God’s holiness, he had a new awareness of sin, new cleansing, […]
Continue readingNovember 8: “The Faithful City” (Isaiah 1:1, 21-26)
Isaiah’s time was one of immense political upheaval. The central theological question Isaiah poses is “What will Judah ultimately put their trust in? Will they follow the ways of the nations around her? Or will they trust in the Holy One of Israel? Will Jerusalem be the faithless city or the faithful city?” That is […]
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