In this part of Isaiah, we see Isaiah's ministry during the reign of Ahaz. Ahaz is told to trust God. He is given a sign by God. But, Ahaz does…
The passage before us is the well-known parable of the sower. Many of you are probably familiar with its content, perhaps even with its explanation. The passage breaks down into…
In this part of the series, we look at the call of Isaiah, Isaiah's ministry in action, Isaiah's prophecy of Immanuel and a future deliverance. Title and outline based on…
Who are Creeds For? Today we examine the role our confessional standards play in the life of the church. We ask our officers (elder and deacons) to subscribe to our…
In Mark 3:20–35, we see that Jesus’ family thinks he has lost his mind (v. 21); the teachers of the law think he is possessed by a demon (a liar…
In today’s passage, we witness another double-sided message from Jesus, actions that both bless and challenge us. The topic is again Jesus’ authority. Today’s passage picks up after the report…
It’s one thing to have a creed, but why have one with so much detail? In this session we examine the wisdom of defining doctrines that are important for the…
At the end of chapter 2, we see that God will hold the whole world accountable for their sins and that we should trust God and not trust humans. In…
In chapters 1 through 5, Isaiah sharply contrasts the rebellious, hypocritical, unjust Israel of the present with the holy, purified remnant of the future. The future Israel will somehow draw…
We look at two things today. First, keeping the Sabbath is one of God’s commands, and like all of God’s commands it will challenge us. But, also like all of…