Welcome to Day #20 of the Isaiah 40 Series: Isaiah 40:20 “He who is too impoverished for such an offering selects a tree that does not rot; he seeks out for himself a skillful craftsman to prepare an idol that will not totter.” Totter. What a word. It means “to…
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Welcome to Day #19 in the Isaiah 40 Series! Isaiah 40:19 “As for the idol, a craftsman casts it, a goldsmith plates it with gold, and a silversmith fashions chains of silver. Keep in mind the verses that have preceded verse 19 in Isaiah chapter 40, as we address the…
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Welcome to Day #18 in the Isaiah 40 Series! Isaiah 40:18 “To whom then will you liken God? Or what likeness will you compare with Him?” As we continue on with verse 18, verse 17’s meaning becomes clearer (remember “Context Rules”). The two questions in verse 18 suggest that no…
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Welcome to Day #17 in the Isaiah 40 Series! Isaiah 40:17 “All the nations are as nothing before Him, they are regarded by Him as less than nothing and meaningless.” Hmm, interesting verse, huh? A bit, or a lot, uncomfortable? Uncomfortable to us, who often elevate the nations, especially our…
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Welcome to Day #16 of the Isaiah 40 Series! Isaiah 40:16 “Even Lebanon is not enough to burn, nor its beast enough for a burnt offering.” As you can tell by now, I really like the ministry of Precepts. God has used their inductive study method to enrich and refine…
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Welcome to Day #15 of the Isaiah 40 Series! So thankful that we get to enjoy insights from Deborah today. I had the privilege of being in an Isaiah Part 1 Precept class that Deborah taught at her church. She is a knowledgeable woman with a kind, hospitable heart. Her…
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