Monthly Archives: May 2013
rescue and rest
Psalm 136 The covenant faithfulness of the LORD is applauded in this psalm. His steadfast love is responsible for creation, bringing the Israelites out of Egypt, into the land, and removing the obstacles along the way. He is the God … Continue reading
gathering others besides
Isaiah 56-57 The LORD promises to heal the faithless backslider, and he also promises to gather others to him besides those already gathered. The sojourning foreigner and the eunuchs who attach themselves to Israel and the covenant will find a … Continue reading
invitation to life
Isaiah 55 The LORD invites his people to come and listen to him. He wants their souls to live. To way to him is through seeking him, and he is available. His promises keep the planet going, they can work … Continue reading
limitless
Psalm 135 The gods of the nations are lifeless and they are known for what they cannot do. The LORD has no limits to his works. He does what he pleases, to whomever he wills. He knows no geographical limits, … Continue reading
night shift
Psalm 134 The last shift of worshippers stand in the temple and lift their hands in praise. The Hebrew word for praise is taken from the same root as the word hand. Raising their hands is like forming a symbolic … Continue reading
deserted wife
Isaiah 54 The LORD speaks to his people as if they are a deserted wife that he divorced for unfaithfulness. He promises to restore the relationship and never to desert us again. He tells us to get ready to make … Continue reading
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fellowship
Psalm 133 The unity which David commends here is not simply the uniformity of doctrine or name, but the fellowship of kindred hearts. When believers get this right, we are the most productive in sharing the gospel. People want to … Continue reading
but first
Isaiah 52:13-53:12. The Servant shall be high and lifted up and exalted (52:13). But first he will be despised and rejected by men (53:3). Kings shall shut their mouths because of him (52:15). But first he must go to … Continue reading
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appointed and anointed
Psalm 132 The LORD’s promises to David included the promise of strength and power for his future son who would reign, symbolized by a horn. The LORD would also prepare a lamp for that anointed ruler, perhaps symbolizing that he … Continue reading
sharing the good news
Isaiah 51:1-52:12 Isaiah envisions a time when the king returns and establishes peace and redemption among the people. He calls on his readers to awake to this reality before it happens. He calls on believers to share this good news … Continue reading
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