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Category Archives: kingdom of God
A light in a dark place
Matthew 4:13-17 13 And upon leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 in order that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15 “Land of … Continue reading
no short cuts
Matthew 4:8-12 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will … Continue reading
Baptism
Matthew 3:1-6 In those days John the baptizer arrived, preaching in the desert of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom from the sky has approached.” 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he … Continue reading
He will be here
Zechariah 14 Sometimes the “day of the LORD” does not refer to Christ’s coming, but some other event. The phrase could be rendered “when the LORD strikes.” But this final prophecy of Zechariah can refer to no other time. All … Continue reading
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water flowing to the sea
Ezekiel 47:1-12 Water trickles out of the temple, but as it flows, it gets deeper. That water brings life and health to all it touches, salts the earth, produces many fish, and abundant fruit. Every image of this vision is … Continue reading
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a people of purpose
Ezekiel 45 The vision involves incredible detail because Ezekiel’s task is to reorient the people toward thinking of themselves as God’s representatives. The new temple will matter; the princes of Israel will be significant; the Passover celebration will be important. … Continue reading
good old days
Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 The preacher instructs us not to look back when times were good and pine for them. Instead he instructs his readers to consider the present times as the work of God. There is a reason that we are … Continue reading
changing the world
Jonah 3 The king gave his decree after the people had already started showing signs of repentance and humility. I don’t believe this text is out of order. I think it reflects the fact that political rulers are not usually … Continue reading
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
just you wait
Isaiah 17-18 Neither power alliances like that of Israel and Damascus, nor alliances with foreign exotic nations like Ethiopia who send ambassadors by ship will accomplish God’s will. The LORD is working out his will in a slow and steady … Continue reading
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Tagged Isaiah 17, Isaiah 18
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Devotions 