Category Archives: Scripture

A New Day: Comfort in God’s Character, Part 4

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Jason

These two images — God as Mighty Warrior and God as Gentle Shepherd — must be held in balance. If we picture God merely as the Mighty Warrior without the balancing image of the Gentle Shepherd, we might end up … Continue reading →

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A New Day: Comfort in God’s Character, Part 3

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Jason

God as Gentle Shepherd The picture of the Mighty Warrior is balanced by a second picture: that of God as a gentle shepherd. Isaiah says, He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his … Continue reading →

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A New Day: Comfort in God’s Character, Part 2

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Jason

God as Mighty Warrior Isaiah says, Behold, the Lord God comes with might and his arm rules for him. The picture here is one of God as a mighty warrior who fights on behalf of His people. It’s similar to … Continue reading →

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A New Day: Comfort in God’s Character, Part 1

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Jason

Juniper Village is a memory-care facility located just outside Denver, Colorado. This week, Juniper Village set up a “hug tent” for their residents, many of whom are not only dealing with memory loss issues but they have not been able … Continue reading →

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A New Day: Comfort in God’s Word, Part 3

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Jason

I decided to run a little experiment this week. Rather than going through all the verses in God’s Word that bring me comfort, I decided to crowdsource this. So I asked my friends a very simple question: What Scripture or … Continue reading →

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A New Day: Comfort in God’s Word, Part 2

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Jason

God tells Isaiah to speak to the heart, so I think we should hear these words at a heart level, too. So let me ask you a question: What kind of person do you want to become? There is a … Continue reading →

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A New Day: Comfort in God’s Word, Part 1

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Jason

Most everyone I know could use some comfort right now. The people of Isaiah’s day were no different. In Isaiah 40, we find good news; God stands ready to comfort His people. And Isaiah 40 is one of the great … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Gift, Part 4

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Jason

Isaiah gives us four names that tell us even more about this gift: Wonderful Counselor One of my favorite scholars on Isaiah says, “Wonderful counselor is either a supernatural counselor or one who gives supernatural counsel.” I don’t see why … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Gift, Part 3

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Jason

Isaiah sees that God is giving us the most precious gift of all. He is becoming one of us so that we can become one with Him. He says, to us a son is given and he goes on to … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Gift, Part 2

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Jason

The Gospel writer tells us that Isaiah’s prophecy was fulfilled in Jesus. In Matthew 4, Matthew quotes this verse when Jesus begins His ministry, specifically when He begins preaching His message of repentance. Jesus is indeed the great light, the … Continue reading →

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