When did Israel become God’s Chosen People? How did that come about? Before Israel was a nation, God dealt directly with all peoples of the world. From the time of Adam and Eve’s banishing from the Garden of Eden, the Lord was known by men and present in his affairs. From the point at which…
Colossians 1:20 – Reconciliation
Let’s connect something that Paul says in the amazing first chapter of Colossians with our reading today from Isaiah. We can do that because the Scriptures are an integrated compilation overseen by the Holy Spirit with no contradictions. They maintain consistency from the first to the last. God breathed into them and we can trust…
Isaiah 40:18 – To Whom Will You Liken God?
A full page ad in our complimentary copy of The Epoch Times caught my eye. The top half displayed the name Shen Yun and a beautiful Chinese dancer in mid-leap. The text below the fold said: “China Before Communism.” It went on to mysteriously say: China was once called “Land of the Divine.” There was…
Isaiah 37:26 – Have You Not Heard?
For those who think they plot and perform their evil in secret, I have news for them. God sees it all. They believe that their ways are higher than God’s – can you imagine? From time immemorial, man has chosen his own way of living and decided he has no accountability to the God of…
Awaken Bible Prophecy Update 10-6-21 – Isaiah’s Pre-Trib Rapture Prophecy
Many dispute the notion of the pre-Tribulation Rapture of the church. I contend that God’s intent is very clear: He will remove His people from the earth before the great and terrible Day of the Lord, i.e. the 7-year Tribulation. Not only does He provide much evidence in the New Testament to this promise, God…
Isaiah 34:2 – The Lord is Enraged
For you who are saved by the blood of Jesus Christ, who washed and cleansed you through the salvation you freely accepted, I ask these questions: Is the Lord enraged at you? Does His wrath rest upon you? Has Jesus forgiven your sins so as to keep you from God’s day of judgment? If your…