(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
(NASB) Isaiah 12:4-6 “And in that day you will say, ‘Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; Make them remember that His name is exalted.’ 5 Praise the LORD in song, for He has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth. 6 Cry […]
What foreknowledge of God was, and is, required for His purposes and plans to be accomplished? The LORD God has used prophets to speak His words through the centuries, prophecies which are fulfilled to the last dot and stroke of a pen. Consider the incredible prophecy of Messiah’s burial: (NASB) Isaiah 53:9a “His grave was […]
(NIV) Isaiah 53:8 “By oppression and judgment he was taken away. And who can speak of his descendants? For he was cut off from the land of the living; For the transgression of my people he was stricken.” Today, there are many followers of Christ who are under oppression and judgment because of their faith […]
(NASB) Isaiah 53:7 “He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth.” What is striking about the scenes of Jesus’ arrest, trials, scourging, and crucifixion? […]
(NASB) Isaiah 53:7 “He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth.” As you re-read the above verse, notice that Isaiah spoke as if this […]