Because the earthly Temple system has been destroyed and they have rejected Jesus’ interpretation and teachings, the Jewish people cannot be made righteous.
In Ezekiel 46, the prophet envisions a Prince who follows through with all of the rules, statutes and regulations of the Temple sacrifice...
Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? Isaiah 53:1
In answer to the second question, Isaiah 51:10 says, "The Lord has made bare His holy arm in the eyes of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God." Jesus'...
Where in the "Old" Testament, is Jesus, specifically predicted or "foreshadowed?" Many times in the Torah, the Messiah is spoken of. But we are also told that the Messiah will bring world peace to all the nations, Jesus wasn't able to do that, so how is he the Messiah? Please note that I am not...
In Isaiah 49 we read a prophecy concerning Jesus Christ, our Lord and Messiah, our Savior. And yet, as his followers, we are his body, and he dwells within us in the person of the Holy Spirit. So, we are to carry on his ministry on this earth, to do the things he did, in his power within us...
Thursday, March 30, 2017, 7:48 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The King is Coming.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 51:1-11 (NASB).
Look to the Rock (vv. 1-3)
“Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness,
Who seek the Lord:
Look to the rock from which you were...
Monday, March 27, 2017, 9:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 42 (Select vv. NASB).
The Chosen One (vv. 1-4)
“Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold;
My chosen one in whom My soul delights.
I have put My Spirit upon...
Monday, March 20, 2017, 10:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 11:1-5 (ESV).
There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse,
and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.
And the Spirit of the Lord shall...
Sunday, December 25, 2016, 11:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Amazing Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 2 (NASB).
The Power of God (vv. 1-5)
And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to...
Thursday, December 8, 2016, 7:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 28:17-29 (NIV).
After Paul gave his testimony to King Agrippa, the king told Festus that Paul could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar...
Friday, October 2, 2015, 7:01 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Songs in the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 42:1-9 (NASB).
The Lord’s Servant (vv. 1-4)
“Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold;
My chosen one in whom My soul delights.
I have put My Spirit upon...
"The Messiah shall be cut off, but not for himself." — Daniel 9:26
Blessed be His name, there was no cause of death in Him. Neither original nor actual sin had defiled Him, and therefore death had no claim upon Him. No man could have taken His life from Him justly, for He had done no man...