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)…
Today’s Bible reading* contains a beautiful picture of when Isaiah saw the Lord in heaven. He describes God and His majesty. He describes angels — how they looked and how they moved. He describes the angels’ worship of God. He describes the effects that God’s presence has on heaven. Isaiah also describes his reaction to…
Here are my sermon notes from this past Sunday’s sermon in the wake of the tragic, deadly flash floods in the Texas Hill Country on July 4th. Much more can be said, but I hope this helps you to form a biblical framework to sort through this and other tragedies. Making Sense Of Tragedy: How…
In today’s Bible reading* we hear God’s disappointment and frustration. God uses donkeys and oxen to express His feelings about His children. “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me.The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s feeding trough,but Israel does not know; my people do not understand.”(Isaiah…
Hosea completes his book in today’s Bible reading*. He encourages God’s people to seek the Lord until you find Him. “Sow righteousness for yourselves and reap faithful love; break up your unplowed ground. It is time to seek the Lord until he comes and sends righteousness on you like the rain.” (Hosea 10:12 CSB) He…
In great words of hope, God promises revival for all of His covenant people who repent. Today’s Bible reading* is a brief mix of Hosea’s words in Hosea 6:1-3, followed by God’s judgment. Hosea again speaks in 9:17. Hosea 6:1-3 are very hopeful words and encouragement for the people to repent. God will mercifully revive…
