March 15, 2015
Isaiah does not try to conceal God’s righteous wrath, but instead claims that vengeance and fury are his alone.
March 8, 2015
The question is not, “Is there a God?” or “Can he deliver?” but “Do I believe this faithful God?”
March 1, 2015
To say God’s wisdom is transcendent speaks of its surpassing greatness. Isaiah called it “excellent,” and we should call it wonderful! The best place for wisdom is the God of all wisdom.
February 22, 2015
The people God had called knew they needed deliverance from Babylon, but only by God’s Spirit will they ever see they need deliverance from sin even more!
February 15, 2015
We need to let this passage remind us of how God sees our sin and how we should see his grace.
February 8, 2015
Christ showed great kindness in salvation. In mercy He makes rebels into disciples, his children.
February 1, 2015
God is often described as “gracious and merciful” (Ps 111:4). The pairing shows God’s undeserved favor out of a heart that knows our need and seeks to bring relief.
January 25, 2015
We are not at the mercy of Satan or the world. Our God rules! We are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
January 18, 2015
The One who is “high and lifted up” (57:15) tells us all we need to know about him. We need an accurate estimation of the Almighty. Isaiah had a hard message for a hard people. He needed a high view of God to sustain him in difficult ministry.
January 11, 2015
Jehovah-God claims to be the maker and sustainer of all things! Creation and its Creator impacts our gospel and faith.