Project 119: Isaiah 49:1-13
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We see a shift here in Isaiah; Isaiah 41-48 deals with the problem of physical exile, promising that God will bring His children home to the land promised to their forefather Abraham.
Project 119: Isaiah 42:18-43:7
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In some ways, the end of Isaiah 42 and the beginning of Isaiah 43 seem like opposites, don’t they?
Project 119: Isaiah 39
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Isaiah 39 is a hard chapter to read, isn’t it? We’ve seen God deliver Hezekiah from death - and in response, Hezekiah turns to put his trust in Babylon.
Pastor's Blog: A New Look
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Most of us are creatures of habit. While fashion styles may come and go, the vast majority of us prefer to keep things the same.
Project 119: Isaiah 37:21-38
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I remember the first time I watched the classic The Wizard of Oz. As a child, I waited with fear and anticipation when Dorothy’s ragamuffin crew made it to Oz.
Project 119: Isaiah 37:1-20
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In many ways, this chapter is the resolution to a cliff-hanger! I used to hate when I was kid and my favorite TV shows would have cliff-hangers at the end of the season.
Pastor's Blog: The Perils of Punching a Clock
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There are two great heresies that keep many from experiencing the abundant life that Jesus died and was resurrected for us to know. The first heresy is: "God helps those who help themselves." The fact of the matter is that God helps those who cannot help themselves.