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I.The word that King Hezekiah receives is from the King of Assyria who in no uncertain terms tells King Hezekiah of the kingdoms he has already destroyed and he is on his way to destroy Jerusalem. As we begin our … Continue reading
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VII.As you spend time once again with the prophet’s words, take note of what he says both about the greatness of God and God’s care for humanity. Who has measured the waters of the sea in the hollow of his … Continue reading
IV.As we turn to these words today, let’s take notice of how the focus passage ends, He gives power to the faint and strengthens the powerless.Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted,but those who wait for … Continue reading
I.As you read these words from the Prophet Isaiah give some thought to what Isaiah might want us to notice concerning God. II.Isaiah 40:12-13, 25-31 (NRSVue) Who has measured the waters of the sea in the hollow of his hand and … Continue reading
VII.Let’s look once again at Isaiah’s words about the coming “new heavens and … new earth.” Notice those words which describe the kind of life people will have in this Kingdom of God. VIII.Isaiah 65:17-25 (NRSVue) For I am about … Continue reading
IV.As you spend time with this passage once more, keep in mind the question that closed the last post – What in this “new heavens” and “new earth” do you look most forward to? V.Isaiah 65:17-25 (NRSVue) For I am … Continue reading
I.Let’s look at two statements that begin and end this passage – For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth;…They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the Lord. In this “new heavens” and “new … Continue reading
VII.The people are told to “Depart” and at the same time, For you shall not go out in haste, and you shall not go in flight, How are they to “ … go out …”? VIII.Isaiah 52:7-12 (NRSVue) How beautiful upon … Continue reading
IV.In the first post on this week’s focus Scripture, we focused on what “the messenger … [announced].” Today let’s see what images he associates with God’s reign. After all he does tell us, “… in plain sight they see…” What … Continue reading
I.With this week’s Scripture focus, we begin paying attention to a set of Scriptures which focus on the Reign of God/Kingdom of God. We will first turn our attention to several of the Hebrew prophets, then to the New Testament … Continue reading