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These chapters in Isaiah (40-55) have made this powerful effectiveness of his word the main marker of difference between God and idols: he speaks and what he says is what then happens (cf 41:21-29; 45:9-13; 46:5-11; 48:3-5), whereas they can’t even talk! He speaks ‘word-events’: a direct link between words that come out of his mouth and
Isaiah ch. 55 links in to the unfolding story, running through the whole Bible, of God’s amazing love for humankind. It expresses beautifully what Christians call “grace”.
Isaiah 55 has a message for exiles returning home. Israel’s exile had lasted 70 years. That was 70 years away from any kind of normality; 70 years away from away from home; and worst of all, 70 years away from the temple – from the presence of God. Isaiah 55 is written for Israel’s return.
1 sty 2014 · Scriptures: Isaiah 55. Introduction. The desolation of the city was so complete that witnesses found it hard to blame human destructiveness. Large buildings and massive walls were toppled and scattered like toy blocks. Mangled bodies lie about under the sun.
12 paź 2024 · SEEK THE LORD. Isaiah 55:1-9. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. ISAIAH 55:1 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Those who seek to be made righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ are granted the thirst-quenching experience of ...
Sermon Draft Text: Isaiah 55:10–13 Sermon: “God’s Word at Work” Just as water comes down and waters the earth, so, too, does the Word of God accomplish the Lord’s purposes. One of the most memorable images of the Old Testament is the tower of Babel. When the whole earth had one language, the people
22 wrz 2024 · THE GREAT INVITATION. Isaiah 55:6-11. ISAIAH 55:6. We are exhorted to seek the LORD, while He may be found. If we seek Him with all our heart, and all our soul, we will find Him. Then He will rain righteousness upon us, making us righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ. He will bring life to the barren land of our hearts.
