Podcast Introduction

This is Prophecy Friday, and we’re going to read from the book of Isaiah, chapters 1-6, after which I’ll share some of my thoughts with you. I’m calling this episode “Who Do You Trust?”

Before we begin reading, I’ll share a short introduction to the book of Isaiah.

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Comments on Isaiah 2

I like the way chapter two ends: 22Stop regarding man, whose breath of life is in his nostrils; For why should he be esteemed? The NIV says is a bit more clearly: 22Stop trusting in mere humans, who have but a breath in their nostrils. Why hold them in esteem?

Beloved, I am as interested in politics as anybody else is. These days, it’s hard to escape political talk. But we need to keep in mind that no politician, no supposed “leader” is going to save us. No president, no governor, no prime minister, no king will ever come up with a plan to right the wrongs or save the economy. 

The sooner we recognize this, the sooner we will be able to look to the One who has the answer. That One is the King of kings.

Don’t misunderstand. I am not advocating for a theocracy run by religious zealots. When Jesus walked the earth, some of his followers thought He was going to establish an earthly kingdom, and when it became clear that his mission did not include that agenda, one of the twelve disciples, Judas, betrayed him into the hands of those who ultimately crucified Him.

Jesus’ mission was to bring the message of salvation, not of conquest. His goal was to change hearts. And I believe that is our mission today. As a matter of fact, we know that is our mission, because He gave us that mission with his last words before ascending into Heaven. Here’s what He said: “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,  baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Jesus told us to go and make disciples. Our mission is to tell people the Good News that God came in human form, and He made a way for them to be reconciled with God and live with Him in eternity. 

Beloved, when a heart is turned toward God, that is when peace begins. 

As we read through Isaiah, and in many of the other Old Testament books, it’s important to keep in mind that when God speaks of, and brings judgement on Israel and other nations, it comes with a message of warning first, then a promise of restoration. So many people have the idea that the God we see in the Old Testament is angry and vengeful. But in reality, He is a God of second and third and tenth chances. He is a patient and loving and forgiving God. 

You’ll see that as we make our way through the Bible this year together.

Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 1-6 NASB

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