Category Archives: Isaiah

Jesus himself speaks to us throughout the Old Testament, but rarely as directly as when He speaks through the voice of the prophets. These verses of Isaiah are another clear indication of Jesus preincarnate speaking directly to us about what he would eventually do during His time on earth. Continue reading →

It is tempting to look at the verses of Isaiah 60 and expect to see Jerusalem someday shining with silver and gold, Capitol of the World and home to the King of Nations. It is tempting simply because what we want from our lives is the greatest satisfaction possible, to live without need or want and in security and peace. Continue reading →

Reading these verses, we are inclined to focus on what God tells Judah- really all mankind- they are doing wrong. Verses 1-8 are a powerful indictment of our incapacity to do anything right. The simple truth we see here is that we cannot adhere to God’s righteousness. Continue reading →

We often struggle with the nature of the works of righteousness relative to our faith. If we are saved by grace, what do works have to do with anything? Why do them? Continue reading →

The verses of Isaiah 56:1-12 are a promise targeted directly at us. Not too many of us can trace our lineage back to Jewish ancestors, so that makes us Gentiles, Gentiles saved by the Light promised to us. Continue reading →