A Ryrie footnote describes this chapter as a song of triumph over Babylon--as crushed by Persia 150 years later and, ultimately, at the end of rebellion against God in Revelations (Rev. 17:5).
...continue reading "Isaiah 47"Category: rebellion
Isaiah 44
This is a continuation of the Lord speaking from Chapter 23.
...continue reading "Isaiah 44"Isaiah 31 (Judah)
This is the final chapter in the chapters 28-31 Five Woes.
...continue reading "Isaiah 31 (Judah)"Isaiah 30 (Judah)
Chapters 28-31 include 5 "woes". This chapter covers Woe 4.
...continue reading "Isaiah 30 (Judah)"Isaiah 28
For years now, between bible studies and whenever I have "extra time", I've been reading and blogging my way through the Old Testament chronologically. Following Hosea, I'm back in Isaiah.
...continue reading "Isaiah 28"The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Ch. 7-8)
A continued reading of the Christian classic. These are observation and personal reflections, not a review.
...continue reading "The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Ch. 7-8)"The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Ch. 4-6)
My reading of the classic Christian book continues. These are notes and thoughts as I read, not a formal review.
...continue reading "The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Ch. 4-6)"Hosea 13 (Israel)
This passage is a continuation of the Lord's historical review from Chapter 12.
...continue reading "Hosea 13 (Israel)"Hosea 7 (Israel)
In Chapter 6, the people made their plea and the Lord replied. That reply of the Lord continues in this chapter.
...continue reading "Hosea 7 (Israel)"Hosea 6 (Israel and Judah)
God's making a final attempt to sway Israel's heart back to Him. He's given them the metaphor of the prophet and his unfaithful wife; and He has shown them "in court" their indictment and verdict. Now comes the response from the people.
...continue reading "Hosea 6 (Israel and Judah)"