Friday, October 4, 2024
Edom was a constant enemy of Israel despite its common ancestry in Isaac. Edom rejoiced at any trouble Israel faced. On behalf of the faithful remnant, Isaiah asks God for two favors: to show mercy and compassion to them and to punish their enemies. Before making these requests, Isaiah recited the Lord’s past favors, reminding him of… Read more
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. Isaiah 61:1a As Jesus begins his ministry, he picks up this scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue of his hometown, Nazareth, and begins reading. He proclaims that this Scripture is fulfilled in him (… Read more
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
“Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the LORD rises to shine on you. Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth, but the glory of the LORD rises and appears over you. All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come… Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Isaiah is split into two sections, with the first 40 chapters describing judgment. Isaiah speaks to the corruption and tries to get the people to understand the true nature of God. However, they continue to sin and live in a way that does not honor God. The last portion of Isaiah moves us from a… Read more