Messiah…God’s Servant

How did Jesus justify each person who receives (accepts) Him as their Savior? How does God’s word describe this most important act? (NASB) Isaiah 53:11b “By His knowledge the Righteous One, My Servant, will justify the many, As He will bear their iniquities.” Jesus bore the ‘iniquities’ of people.  Scriptures says so, but what are […]

Messiah…Source of Eternal Salvation (continued)

Long before Jesus Christ was born of a virgin it was foretold that He would have deep anguish of His mind, His emotions and His will. (NASB) Isaiah 53:11a “As a result of the anguish of His soul…” Jesus Christ went to the Garden of Olives on the night when He would be betrayed and […]

Messiah…Source of Eternal Salvation

Why is Christ Jesus the only source of eternal salvation?  Consider what Scripture says…what Isaiah foretold, prophesied: (NASB) Isaiah 53:11a “As a result of the anguish of His soul, He will see it and be satisfied;” My question, to what does “it” refer?  Using the Amplified Bible, the same verse reads: “He shall see [the […]

Guilty!

A charge of ‘guilty’ in a court of law demands a punishment…whether a fine, imprisonment, or even the death penalty.  Being ‘guilty’ means there is a penalty to pay. Being declared ‘Guilty!’ before God means that you and I have a penalty to pay.  For everyone does sin against the Holy God of the Bible.  […]

Prayer of the Week

Prayer of the Week (NIV) Psalm 103:1-5 “PRAISE THE LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits – 3who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with […]

Messiah – A Guilt Offering

(NASB) Isaiah 53:10 “…If He would render Himself as a guilt offering…” The LORD gave the instructions for what was to be a guilt offering by the one who had sinned.  In those instructions He also stated what the ritual and the priest’s duties were in presenting the guilt offering to the LORD.  (See Leviticus […]

How Does God’s Word Impact You?

I just saw a video clip via ‘YouTube’ of a tribe of people in Indonesia who had never before had the whole New Testament translated into their language. Their love for God and His word is stirring, inspirational and humbling. Have you ever been absolutely thrilled to hold the Bible in your hands in your […]

Acquainted With Grief ~ Messiah

Easter is 5 ½ weeks away…as you live each day, how will you think about the Lord Jesus Christ?  Have you contemplated the reason for Easter?  It is designed by God for your salvation! The last week of Jesus’ life was a preparation for the greatest miracle of all time.  It was a time for […]

God’s Chosen Servant

Jesus was God’s chosen Servant…the Anointed One, Messiah. During Jesus’ ministry He healed the sick and was plotted against by the religious leaders because He had healed on the Sabbath.  (See Matthew 12:9-14)  Jesus said that “it was lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” Jesus was aware of the animosity against Himself so He […]

Saved From God’s Just Judgment

(NASB) Isaiah 53:10 “But the LORD was pleased To crush Him…” Why?  What loving God, what loving Father, would treat His Son in such a cruel manner? For what good reason would the God of the Bible do this? The Scriptures tell us what we need to know and remember: (NASB) Isaiah 53:5 “But He […]