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“I Want to be Like Mike”

Jeremiah 10: Hear the word that the Lord speaks to you, O house of Israel. Thus says the Lord: Do not learn the way of the nations, or be dismayed at the signs of the heavens; for the nations are dismayed at them. For the customs of the peoples are false: a tree from theContinue reading ““I Want to be Like Mike””

Jeremiah 9:23-24

Thus says the Lord: Do not let the wise boast in their wisdom, do not let the mighty boast in their might, do not let the wealthy boast in their wealth; but let those who boast, boast in this, that they understand and know me, that I am the Lord; I act with steadfast love,Continue reading “Jeremiah 9:23-24”

Jeremiah 8

One purpose of the Old Testament is to remind us of man’s depravity. It is easy to forget the degree to which sin has affected us. Israel’s relationship with God reflects in many ways, a (New Testament) believer’s relationship with God. Understanding our depravity is important because only with a proper understanding of it canContinue reading “Jeremiah 8”

Jeremiah 7:1-11

The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: Stand in the gate of the Lord’s house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the Lord, all you people of Judah, you that enter these gates to worship the Lord. Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: AmendContinue reading “Jeremiah 7:1-11”

Jeremiah 2:9-13

Jeremiah was called by God to prophesy to Israel; prophecies of judgment and of restoration. Judah, the southern kingdom, was about to be exiled to Babylon. Jeremiah’s first prophecy from the Lord is spoken to Jerusalem. The Lord presents His case against Jerusalem. Using rhetoric, the Lord argues, “What injustice did your fathers find inContinue reading “Jeremiah 2:9-13”

Isaiah 66:1-2

“Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. Where then is a house you could build for Me? And where is a place that I may rest? “For My hand made all these things, thus all these things came into being,” declares the Lord. “But to this one I will look, to himContinue reading “Isaiah 66:1-2”

“God Loves Us”

Much is said about God’s love today. “God loves us.” “God is love.” These are, of course, true and a principal theme of the Bible. Much has been written about God’s love in books, articles, hymns, etc. Overstating God’s love is, probably, not possible. The problem is understating God’s love or the failure to understandContinue reading ““God Loves Us””

Isaiah 64:4

“ . . .no eye has seen any God besides you, who intervenes for those who wait for Him.” (NET) What does it mean to wait for God? Why does God help those who wait for Him? Why is waiting so hard? Ps 33:18. The Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who waitContinue reading “Isaiah 64:4”

Isaiah 56:1-8

It’s likely that the setting in Isaiah 56 is the land of Israel, i.e. the exiles have returned to their homeland. The Lord rebukes the Israelites for their unrighteousness – viz. keeping the Sabbath holy. Apparently they were profaning the Sabbath, i.e. not observing the prohibitions of the law regarding the Sabbath. More important, inContinue reading “Isaiah 56:1-8”

Isaiah 58:1-12

Throughout the book, Isaiah oscillates between declarations of Israel’s sin and God’s impending deliverance. In chapter 58, it appears Isaiah is continuing this theme of oscillation. Verse 1 starts with a strong public declaration of Israel’s sin, “Shout loudly! Don’t be quiet! Yell as loudly as a trumpet! Confront my people with their rebellious deeds;Continue reading “Isaiah 58:1-12”