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Read Isaiah 52:13–53:12. This passage presents one of the most surprising images in all of Scripture. At the time Isaiah delivered this message, Israel was in a period of deep struggle. They had faced exile, seen their land ravaged, and were waiting for God to act in a way that… Read more
I remember the one and only time I “pulled an all-nighter” studying for school. It was Organic Chemistry and we were preparing for our final exam in the spring. Our professor had warned against this exact idea. His years of experience with students taught him that a bit of sleep was more important than the… Read more
“Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’” Isaiah 45:9 When I was in kindergarten, my teacher had us do an art project involving clay. The instructions were simple. Use your clay to shape your favorite animal (I chose a dog). The clay will need to dry… Read more
God says not to fear. Judgment is coming but there is no reason to fear. Why? Why should you and I not fear? God yet again says in Isaiah 44:2 that he will help. Verse 3 describes what God is going to do. “For I will pour water on the thirsty ground, and send streams… Read more
