Monthly Archives: July 2015
the old days
Isaiah 63:7-14 7 I will detail the ways that Yahveh has shown his covenant loyalty, the praiseworthy deeds of Yahveh, because of all that Yahveh has dealt out to us, and the great goodness to the house of Israel that … Continue reading
strong enough to deliver
Isaiah 63:1-6 1 “Who is this coming from Edom, with bright red garments from Bozrah … this one so fabulously robed, tilting forward in his great might?” “It is I, announcing righteousness, strong enough to deliver.” 2 “Why are your … Continue reading
getting ready for God
Isaiah 62:8-12 8 The LORD has sworn by his right hand and by his mighty arm: I will not again give your grain to your enemies to eat, and foreigners will not drink the wine for which you have worked; … Continue reading
insomniac sentinels
Isaiah 62:1-7 1 For Zion’s sake I will not be quiet, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not stay still, until her righteousness shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a blazing torch. 2 The nations will see … Continue reading
permanent joy
Isaiah 61:7-11 7 Because their shame was double, and insult was celebrated as their lot, therefore they will possess a double portion; permanent joy will be for them. 8 Because I, Yahveh, love justice, I hate robbery and violent crime; … Continue reading
a head-dress instead of ashes
Isaiah 61:1-6 1 A spirit from my Lord Yahveh is upon me, because Yahveh has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the ones with broken hearts, to proclaim freedom to … Continue reading
permanent light
Isaiah 60:18-22 18 Violence will not be heard in your land any more, nor devastation or destruction within your borders; you will call your walls Salvation, and your gates Praise. 19 The sun will no longer be your day light, … Continue reading
second rate
Isaiah 60:11-17 11 Your gates will always be open continuously; day and night they will not be shut, so that nations will bring you their wealth, with their kings leading them. 12 Because the nation and kingdom that will not … Continue reading
restoring the glory
Isaiah 60:6-10 6 A crowd of camels will cover you, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba will come. They will bring gold and frankincense, and will herald the praiseworthy actions of Yahveh as glad tidings. 7 … Continue reading
be light
Isaiah 60:1-5 1 Stand up, be light; because your light has come, and the glory of Yahveh has shown upon you. 2 Watch, because darkness will cover the land, and thick darkness the peoples; but Yahveh will shine upon you, … Continue reading