Does God use Israel as His servant? Certainly…but the Servant-Messiah serves that servant through His act of sacrifice leading to salvation. Without the service of Jesus, none of us can be made the servants of God. But because of Jesus, through the grace He extends through His act of redemption, now God calls us His […]

God repeats several themes throughout the second part of the book of Isaiah. On one hand, He tells His people that their future judgment at the hands of Babylon was unavoidable. On the other hand, He reminds them that He is sovereign over the nations and that He would bring them again to their land […]

As Paul wrapped up his 2nd letter to the Thessalonians, he asked them to pray, commanded them to work, and gave them a fond farewell. As born-again believers, we are the children of God, and our heavenly Father is always working. Even the Lord Jesus sitting at God’s right hand is still actively at work […]

What is difficult for us is easy for God. God not only knows what He wants done, but He knows how He is going to accomplish it and who He will raise to do it. God’s plans are always in motion and He always works things to have the right man (or woman) at the […]

It can be easy for us to stray from the word of God, opening the door to confusion. What we need to do is hold fast – to endure in established doctrine. God has already done much in saving us, and He will continue to do much in comforting us. Let us stay grounded in […]

Although Judah had very tough times ahead of them, they also had some wonderful promises assured to them through the unshakeable prophecies of God. Because the true God was Israel’s God, they could move forward in faith (not fear), trusting Him. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

When listening to various teachers and when reading tumultuous headlines, any one of us might be shaken or deceived about Jesus’ return. This is one reason why it is so important for us to stay grounded in the Bible. God has told us what He will do – He has written the spoilers for us. […]

None of us desires to incur the discipline of God. But there is good news for those who belong to God through Jesus Christ: we need not fear that God’s discipline means He doesn’t love us and will forever cast us away. When Jesus is our Redeemer, we can rest in His unshakeable grace! Apple: […]

Will injustice ever be answered? This is the main issue addressed by Paul in the opening of his second letter to the Thessalonians. And the answer is simple: Yes, justice will be done on the unjust and all wickedness committed against God’s people will be answered. When? At the coming of the Lord Jesus on […]

Isaiah 42 shows us a grand contrast with the servants of God. There is Jesus, who is perfect…and then there is the rest of us (who are not!). Thankfully, that is exactly the reason Jesus came! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ