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A Cleansed Heart and Forgiven Sins

Read: Isaiah 5-9

Today’s Passage: Isaiah 6:5-8

In Isaiah chapters 5 through 9, we see God speaking and working powerfully through His prophet. In chapter 5, God addresses His vineyard for bearing wild grapes. In chapter 6, Isaiah stands in the holy presence of God. In chapter 7, Ahaz is given a sign and prophecy about Jesus. In chapter 8, God warns of the coming Assyrian invasion and challenges His people to wait and trust Him. Finally, in chapter 9, we are given the prophecy of a child being born for us—the promised Messiah.

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Coming Back to God

Read: Psalm 81-87.

In Psalm 85:2-4, we see an important moment when Israel starts returning to God. Earlier, the psalmist asked God to help Israel find their way back. It seems God answered these prayers because He started blessing Israel again. The psalms we’re looking at today are full of praise and thanks for God’s kindness and the good things He is doing.

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Turning Back to God

Psalms 78-80

As I read through Psalms 78 to 80 this week, I was reminded of how quickly we forget God’s goodness. In times of trouble, the people of Israel cried out to be saved and restored. They made promises to stay faithful from that point forward. But those promises faded as soon as life became easier. How often have we done the same? We cry out to God in desperation, but as soon as things settle down, we drift. Psalm 78:34-42 and 80:4 reveal this pattern. And if we’re honest, it’s still true in the church today. We’re quick to ask for God’s help but slow to remain faithful when life feels comfortable.

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Joel and the call to repentance.

The second book, in the so-called minor prophets, is the book of Joel. I hope to encourage to give a little more attention to this book and to strive to learn from it. It has a message that is not minor, a message that is desperately needed in today’s church. Continue reading “Joel and the call to repentance.” →

Jeremiah: a study of repentance and sorrow.

The book of Jeremiah is an interesting and emotional book to read. There are ample reasons why he is called “the weeping prophet.” Continue reading “Jeremiah: a study of repentance and sorrow.” →

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