Monthly Archives: September 2012

Isaiah 15 and 16 present an oracle about Moab. Moab will be destroyed. As Israel returns to power it is to have compassion on the outcasts of Moab and take them in. The leaders of Moab, however, will be punished. … Continue reading →

Isaiah 13 and 14 begins with an oracle about Babylon. God’s judgment comes in the form of a mighty army that attacks. God is punishing the world of its sin. The Medes will come and bring Babylon down like Sodon … Continue reading →

Isaiah 10, 11 and 12 continue to speak of the punishment which is wreaked upon the people of Israel and Judah. But a leader will come from the house of Jesse who will have the fear of the Lord. He … Continue reading →

Isaiah 8 and 9 speak of the taking of Israel by Assyria. Isaiah is told to encourage the people’s faith. God is with them. He is the one to fear, not Assyria. Unfortunately many will stumble and fall. Some will … Continue reading →

Isaiah 6 gives us a picture of the Lord on his throne. The walls of his temple shake with songs of praises. What a beautiful image of worship. Isaiah, when confronted with the awesomeness of God is made fully aware … Continue reading →

In Isaiah 3 because the leaders have led the people astray God is taking the leaders from the people. They will look to anyone for guidance but will find no one able. The wealthy women have gone astray, being influenced … Continue reading →

Isaiah 1 speaks of the faithlessness of the people of God. After God has been faithful throughout their history the people have responded in disobedience. They “play” at faith by continuing to offer sacrifices, but what God wants is a … Continue reading →

Song of Solomon 7 and 8 conclude the book with expressions of love by both the king and the bride. Their love is profound. Several times in the book we read the statement, “I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, … Continue reading →

Song of Solomon 5 and 6 speaks of the king and his bride being apart from one another. They do not feel complete without each other. Do you feel incomplete when you spend time away from the scriptures or worship? … Continue reading →

Song of Solomon 3 and 4 as in the other chapters move back and forth between the bride and the bridegroom speaking. First the bride speaks. She misses her love and looks for him but cannot find him. Later when … Continue reading →