January 17, 2022
Jan. 23 | Righteous Remnant
Romans 9–11 is often neglected in many Christian churches. Depending on where one falls on the nuances of Calvinism and millennialism, the content is challenging. . . .
Articles for tag: Isaiah
January 17, 2022
Jan. 23 | Discovery
How did Jesus cause some people to stumble and fall and others to “never be put to shame”?
November 22, 2020
Our Powerful, Eternal Prince of Peace (A Study of Isaiah 9)
Three Timely Truths We Desperately Need Today I love Hallmark Christmas movies. I can imagine that, this year, Hallmark might air A Very COVID Christmas, where a newly single woman—who used to live in the big city and work for a huge company—moves back to her small hometown to sell the house she grew up in after the recent death of her mother . . . and then the pandemic hits! While quarantined in her childhood home, she has meals delivered from her favorite local diner by a food delivery service. The delivery guy—a recently widowed and now single father
February 22, 2020
The Challenge: Learn How to Study the Bible and Equip Other Women to Do the Same!
By Megan Rawlings Do you know how to study the Bible? Studying is very different from simply reading; to study requires more effort. We study Scripture to gain understanding, and understanding entails more than merely skimming through a passage and letting that be enough. For example, in Acts 8:26-40, the Ethiopian eunuch was in his chariot reading the book of Isaiah. After the Holy Spirit directed Philip to go over to the man, Philip asked him, “Do you understand what you are reading?” The eunuch replied, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” Philip then explained the Old Testament passage
February 2, 2020
The Challenge: Learn How to Study the Bible and Equip Other Women to Do the Same!
By Megan Rawlings Do you know how to study the Bible? Studying is very different from simply reading; to study requires more effort. We study Scripture to gain understanding, and understanding entails more than merely skimming through a passage and letting that be enough. For example, in Acts 8:26-40, the Ethiopian eunuch was in his chariot reading the book of Isaiah. After the Holy Spirit directed Philip to go over to the man, Philip asked him, “Do you understand what you are reading?” The eunuch replied, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” Philip then explained the Old Testament passage
October 10, 2019
An 1800s Preacher Shares His Story
Buried toward the back of the Oct. 12, 1889, issue was a column by an unknown preacher who shared short recollections of his inadequacies and failings as a young evangelist. This column is several things: raw, uneven, humorous, painful, perceptive, and poignant. _ _ _ Reminiscences from a Young Preacher’s Experience By Y. P.Oct. 12, 1889; p. 11 Yes, I remember quite a number of the firstlies in my ministry. My first sermon was in a new, unfinished, country meetinghouse, painted without, but rough within; the studding, joist and rafters were bare. The benches were slabs from the saw-mill, supported
April 7, 2017
“˜Faith Up” to Your Fears
Compiled by Doug Redford Feeling fearful these days? That”s not unusual. Throughout the Bible we find stories of God”s people who were afraid. And again and again, God, one of his angels, or Jesus himself told the frightened follower, “Fear not.” Here we”ve compiled a list of these fear-chasing challenges. You may want to look up some of these verses to see the whole story surrounding them. Or you may choose a couple to keep by your desk or on your mirror or in your pocket. Maybe memorizing one or two of these will remind you that God”s in control,
June 29, 2015
Lesson for July 5, 2015: No Rest for the Wicked (Micah 2)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. It is published in the June 28 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Sam E. Stone During this month we will focus attention on another of the “minor prophets”””Micah. He lived during the time of the divided kingdom. Some of the tribes of Israel had broken away from the northern kingdom, with its capital in Samaria. The southern kingdom continued to be headquartered in Jerusalem. Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah. While Isaiah preached to the
November 8, 2013
A Distant Engagement (Matthew 26:29)
By Neal Windham God warned Israel in various ways to follow him, but not to come too close. For example, Moses demanded a full disclosure of God”s glory, but was allowed only a glimpse from the safe vantage of shielded rock. Israel was to approach God”s holy mountain, but not touch it, which of course led to certain death. Similarly, the ark of the covenant could be seen but never touched. Isaiah”s peek at God”s fantastic holiness left him totally undone, a man of “unclean lips” dwelling among people of similar spiritual darkness. And only the high priest ascended the
June 7, 2011
Getting the Most from Old Testament Prophets (Part 1)
Just as a Rubik”s Cube has six sides, six principles will help you understand these often-overlooked books. (This is another in a series of articles titled “Reading the Bible for All It”s Worth” that Matt Proctor is writing this year.) _____________ By Matt Proctor The 17 Old Testament books we call the Prophets””Isaiah through Malachi””contain some of the most powerful passages in all of Scripture, and yet these books remain some of the least read portions of the Bible. A nationally respected business leader, John Dasburg, saved Northwest Airlines from bankruptcy in the early 1990s when he served as CEO.
February 3, 2011
Nancy Meets God in Isaiah
Nancy Karpenske reflects on how a purple notebook, one chapter of Isaiah a day, and one copied verse at a time drew her nearer to God’s heart.
January 9, 2011
Interview with Jim Eichenberger
Jim Eichenberger explains how Discovering God’s Story helps readers see Scripture as one chronological story, rooted in history and useful for new believers and seasoned Christians alike.
December 20, 2010
Lesson for Dec. 26, 2010: God Is with Us (Isaiah 43:1-7, 10-12)
God with You in Turmoil God with you is Isaiah’s message to fearful people living through unrest, exile, and spiritual distance. Tom May reflects on Isaiah’s reminder that the Lord created, chose, saved, and secured his people—and that his presence is not merely near, but with them. Isaiah’s ministry unfolded during political crisis, relational strain, and spiritual unfaithfulness. God reminded Israel that he had created, chosen, and redeemed them. The promise of God’s presence speaks directly to fear, suffering, uncertainty, and exile. This week’s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for December 26) is written by Tom May who
December 6, 2010
Lesson for Dec. 12, 2010: The Lord Is Our God (Isaiah 41:8-10, 17-20; 42:1-4, 9)
Ken Greene explores Isaiah’s message of peace, showing how God’s people can face fear and uncertainty by recognizing their value to God, trusting his provision, and relinquishing control.
June 26, 2005
The Church’s First Bible
For the church’s first decades, the Old Testament was its only Scripture. This article traces how Jesus and the apostles used the Law, Prophets, and Psalms to preach Christ, guide the church, and advance the gospel to the nations.
