"The word of the Lord you have spoken is good,' Hezekiah replied. For he thought, 'Ther
In order to impress his visitors from Babylon, Hezekiah had shown them his armory and his entire treasure. The Lord told him that his...
"Lord, by such things men live, and my spirit finds life in them too . . . . Surely it was for
God sent the prophet Isaiah to tell him that his illness would end in death and to put his house in order. Hezekiah prayed hard and the...
"How gladly would I treat you like sons and give you a desirable land . . " (Jeremiah 3:19
Most parents experience at some time or other, an overwhelming emotion of guardianship; a feeling of uncompromising dedication and...
God remains totally interested in humans
"Return faithless people;' I will cure you of backsliding"(Jeremiah 3:22). What does this verse say about God? It says this: God remains...
As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride
"As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you" (Isaiah 62:5). The message of the whole Bible could...
I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me
I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me . . . " (Isaiah 65:1). God surprises those...
How can you say?
" How can you say, 'We are wise for we have the law of the Lord . . .? (Jeremiah 8:8) It is possible to be in possession of much...
In all their distress he too was distressed
"In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them" (Isaiah 63:9). This verse recounts Israel's...
As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride
"As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you" (Isaiah 62:5). The message of the whole Bible could...
People whom God calls into covenant with himself
"See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you"...
