As a young man marries a young woman, so will your Builder marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you. Isaiah 62:5 Isaiah is telling the people that God rejoices over the city of Jerusalem. Even though He had it destroyed for a time, God was in... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 37:5-6 Do Not Be Afraid Of Reports
When King Hezekiah's officials came to Isaiah, Isaiah said to them, "Tell your master, 'This is what the LORD says: Do not be afraid of what you have heard--those words with which the underlings of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me." Isaiah 37:5-6 Sennacherib, king of Assyria, had come up against Jerusalem and laid... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 10:12 Pride Over A Fallen Enemy
When the Lord has finished all his work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, he will say, "I will punish the king of Assyria for the willful pride of his heart and the haughty look in his eyes." Isaiah 10:12 Judah, the southern nation of the split Israel, had chosen to walk away from God and... Continue Reading →
Luke 19:41-42 Last Chances
"As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace--but now it is hidden from your eyes." Luke 19:41-42 Jesus was riding into Jerusalem and the people were giving Him a lot of great praise and... Continue Reading →