Monthly Archives: September 2012

Isaiah 6 How do we know we’ve been changed by the Lord? Indicators here in Isaiah are also signs for us. Isaiah was a priest,who thought he was special. He was holy; the Bible told him so. Here he meets … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 13:13 Pull this all apart. In Greek, “abide” means “exists and thrives continually.” In other words, faith, hope, and love always exist. They always work. They forever work on believers. We tend to assume the faith, hope, and … Continue reading →

Isaiah 6 Post WWII England faced several crises. The “London Times” asked its readers, “What is wrong with the world?” Christian G.K. Chesterton replied, “Sir, I am.” Until I change, nothing else will. Until I am converted into a God-fearing, … Continue reading →

Romans 8:35-39 Paul wrote Romans to Christians. Not comfortable ones, with a satisfactory place in society. Not confident ones, who know their faith is somewhat tolerable to others. He wrote to Christians, the majority of all who’ve ever been. He … Continue reading →

2 Kings 19:10-11 Jerusalem was not only the capital of Israel, but also the central location for growing in the faith of Yahweh. The temple was there. The Words of God were housed there. The chief priests were there. Major … Continue reading →

Acts 9:3-6 Did you catch what Jesus said to Saul here? Saul was imprisoning Christians. He was drumming them out of towns and out of livelihoods. He consented to stoning Stephen to death. And Jesus says to him, “You are … Continue reading →

2 Kings 19:14-19 Isaiah tells Hezekiah’s officials that the Assyrians will retreat. The Assyrians write Hezekiah promising that they will be back. Notice that temporary relief does not make for a permanent solution! Hezekiah takes the threatening letter. He shows … Continue reading →

Acts 2:11-21 Christians make fun of each other. Pentecostals smile at the formality and, let’s face it, often boredom of churches like ours. We, in turn, imitate their rolling in the aisles and shouting incoherently. We all miss the point. … Continue reading →

2 Kings 19:2 Hezekiah trusted his ability and his faithfulness. Despite all his efforts, his kingdom was about to be crushed. Only when he allowed others to grow in their faith and ability, only when he turned to other people … Continue reading →

Luke 24:1-3 Unless Jesus physically rose by Himself alive out of that temporary tomb, nothing about Christianity is true. He had to rise. If Jesus was just a moral example, just a noble person in time, then, first of all, … Continue reading →