Today’s Bible reading* includes a passage Jesus quoted about His calling. We often use Jesus’ name and title (Christ) together. Christ means “anointed one”. And that He is! The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to…
Today’s Bible reading* speaks powerfully of God’s unshakeable covenant of love for His people. “For this is like the days of Noah to me: when I swore that the water of Noah would never flood the earth again, so I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. Though the…
Today’s Bible reading* includes some very encouraging promises for God’s people. Yes, Isaiah spoke to a specific group of people in a specific nation in history. But God’s Word … and God’s promises … are still very applicable to us today. God points to the coming of John the Baptizer to announce Jesus the Messiah’s…
Today’s Bible reading* models for us a godly response to bad news. King Sennacherib’s spokesman delivers bad news to King Hezekiah, warning him that God cannot defend against Assyria any more than any other god could protect the people who worshiped it. And he tells God’s people to reject King Hezekiah’s leadership. But you may…
Today’s Bible reading* includes a familiar prophecy concerning the coming Messiah. It is often quoted around Christmastime. For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.Isaiah 9:6 (CSB)…