Podcasts about god isaiah

Thursday, July 2, 2026

One of the most amazing scientific advances in my lifetime has been those great space shuttle flights. Especially back when they were first getting started. We got to hear space news on a pretty regular basis and watch those dramatic launches. We'd hear conversations from space. We still do, from the Space Station. It looks like we're getting back into the moon business too! You know, you could hear the familiar sound of the conversation between the NASA Mission Control Center and those astronauts up there. The space day would begin with a wake up song from Houston. They'd play something that would say, “Good morning!” Then they would communicate back and forth all day long. Of course, they were in constant communication. See, when you're living in an environment where so much could go wrong; it's really important to do that. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about “Not Just When There's Trouble.” Our word for today from the Word of God – Isaiah 30. I'll begin at verse 1: “'Woe to the obstinate children,' declares the Lord.” Who are those? “Those who carry out plans that are not mine, forming an alliance, but not by my Spirit, heaping sin upon sin; who go down to Egypt without consulting me; who look for help to Pharaoh's protection, to Egypt's shade for refuge. But Pharaoh's protection will be to your shame. Everyone will be put to shame because of a people useless to them, who bring neither help nor advantage, but only shame and disgrace.” This is a description of God's people off course; they're off on their own. They've made some plans, they've made some alliances, they've asked for some help. But it's only going to lead to shame and disgrace. Why are they off course? Well, he said they planned but “not by my Spirit.” They've gone ahead “without consulting me.” Imagine if our astronauts had only communicated with Mission Control at launch time, and then as soon as they were safely up, they went off and did what they pleased; no input all day from the data that they have at Mission Control? Well, that would be dumb if not disaster! And then the only other time they would contact Mission Control was when a crisis developed. I can just imagine Houston coming back and saying, “If you'd been in touch with us all along, there might not have been a crisis.” Or, “We could have helped you correct it when it was small.” I've done that so many times in my relationship with my Mission Control - I mean my Heavenly Father. Have you? We have a good time talking when we're launching something. As the day begins, I spend my time with the Lord, and we talk through the issues of that day. And then, of course, I run to Him when trouble develops. But I neglect the points in between sometimes. I tend to neglect that regular communication throughout the non-crisis details of the day and that's a big mistake. You know, just stop for a moment and say, “Lord, what do You want done here? Which way should I go on this? Who's the right person? What's the best way to answer this? What's the best way to solve this?” Listen to those words; they're haunting words. God says, “You've proceeded without consulting me. You're carrying out plans that are not mine.” We don't mean to. It just happens because we do not stay in close, all day communication when those little choices are being made that make the big choices. Many crises are the result of everyday decisions we make without consulting our Commander. We need to consciously practice what Jesus calls “abiding in Him.” Not just visiting. Abiding in Him! Like those astronauts, we need to stay in constant contact with Mission Control.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

How can Christians maintain everyday faith when life gets hard? When we grow weary? Rather than being a simplistic band-aid, Isaiah 40 offers a rock-solid hope that when we look to God, we will find renewed strength to keep going.

Transforming Lives Bible Radio Show – Episode #216featuring Dr. Bishop Virginia Singleton.God, Our Trusted Help, Isaiah 41:9-10, Transforming Lives Bible Radio Show Episode #215Scripture Focus:“I have chosen you and have not cast you away. Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God…” — Isaiah 41:9-10 (KJV)Episode DescriptionWhen fear, uncertainty, and life's unexpected challenges threaten to overwhelm us, God reminds His children that we are never alone.In Episode #215 of the Transforming Lives Bible Radio Show, Dr. Bishop Virginia Singleton delivers a powerful biblical message from Isaiah 41:9-10, revealing how God becomes our trusted source of strength, peace, courage, and unwavering hope during every season of life. This encouraging teaching reminds believers that God has called us, chosen us, and promises never to leave or forsake us. No matter what you're facing—health concerns, financial struggles, family issues, grief, anxiety, or spiritual battles—God's presence remains constant. You'll discover how to:Trust God's promises during difficult seasons.Replace fear with faith.Stand firm in God's strength instead of your own.Experience God's peace in uncertain times.Walk confidently knowing God is holding your right hand.Whether you're searching for encouragement, spiritual renewal, or a reminder of God's unfailing love, this episode will strengthen your faith and remind you that God is still in control. Key Takeaways✅ God has chosen you for His purpose.✅ Fear loses its power when we trust God's promises.✅ God's strength is made perfect in our weakness.✅ We never walk through life's storms alone.✅ God's presence is our greatest source of peace and confidence. Scripture Isaiah 41:9-10 (KJV) “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”Connect With Positive Power XXI Christian MediaFollow and subscribe to inspiring Christian podcasts, Bible teaching, interviews, and uplifting programming available worldwide.

Pastor Ken Biggs | AM Jun 21st, 2026 | The Exaltation of God (Isaiah cont'd)

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Hello, Kind listen to the teaching titled THE LORD; AN ALL-KNOWING GOD (Isaiah 46:9-10) by Rev. Betty Mwandha from the Lunch Hour on Thursday, 18th June 2026

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Isaiah 46 Mark Whitcomb June 14, 2026

Communion Thought from 7 June

On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Brooke Ligertwood dive into the beauty, depth, and prophetic hope woven throughout Isaiah. This conversation is a reminder that God is not after performance, He is after our hearts. Pull up a chair, we're so glad you are here. Book Reference: The Prophecy of Isaiah - J. Alec Motyer

What does grace actually mean? Does God's grace give Christians permission to continue living in sin? In this sermon from Romans 6:15–23, we examine Paul's powerful teaching on slavery, obedience, righteousness, sanctification, and eternal life.Paul reminds us that everyone serves a master. We either present ourselves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience and righteousness, which lead to sanctification and eternal life. Grace is not a license for rebellion — it is the invitation to belong fully to God.This lesson explores: Romans 6:15–23  The difference between slavery to sin and slavery to God  Isaiah's encounter with God in Isaiah 6  Sanctification and daily obedience  The “form of teaching” and the transforming power of the gospel  “The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life” 

This is the first week of Christopher's new sermon series, 'Getting to Know God': A Series Exploring the Doctrine of the Trinity.In this sermon, Pastor Christopher breaks down four categories describing God and people's views of Him. He shares with us the communicable and incommunicable attributes of God, along with Scripture that backs them up. He talks about God's unique holiness, and how He is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent. Finally, Christopher talks about aberrant models of God, and Christopher's personal definition of the Trinity.Thanks for Listening...LAKEVIEW MISSIONARY CHURCH810 S. Evergreen Dr.Moses Lake, WA 98837509-765-5270www.LakeviewMissionaryChurch.comPastor Christopher sends a weekly update to our church every Wednesday with an encouraging article, prayer requests, and announcements. Subscribe here, http://eepurl.com/hC7SHDScripture taken from the New American Standard Bible, Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission.

Thereis nothing more important than practicing the presence of the Lord and desiringto be in His presence on the holy hill. That is Mount Zion. That is where thetemple was. That is where God made known the glory of His presence among Hispeople. You dwelt in His presence there. Today, we can dwell in His presenceevery day. Asa matter of fact, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. So what does“the fear of the Lord mean? It means being continuously aware of and consciousof the presence of the Lord in your life—24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Youknow He is there. As Brother Lawrence put it, you “practice His presence.” Thatis what David is asking here. Now,who can do that? Who has the right, the privilege, and the experience ofdwelling in the presence of the Lord? David begins to answer the question inverse 2: “He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks thetruth in his heart.” Three things are mentioned right off the bat. First, “walkinguprightly”. Second, “working righteousness”, and “speaking thetruth in his heart”.  Lookat what he says: “He who walks uprightly.” This speaks of integrity. Itmeans a life that is sincere, genuine, and consistent—not perfect, but real. Theword “walk” reminds us that this is a daily lifestyle. Remember, God toldAbraham in Genesis 17:1: “Walk before Me blamelessly.” That is walkinguprightly. That is walking in the right direction following Jesus every day! Youfind this same truth mentioned in Psalm 23:3 “He leads me in paths ofrighteousness for His name's sake.” Righteousness is doing that which isright. So first, we walk with the Lord uprightly. We are cleansed of our sin.We are enjoying fellowship with Him. We are listening to His voice, payingattention to His Holy Spirit, and walking in obedience by faith. We areenjoying a life of experiencing God. We walk uprightly, and it shows forth tothe world around us. That is so important. Thenwe “work righteousness”. Now this is interesting. Righteousness is doingwhat is right. I will never forget, as a young Christian, hearing someone say: “Doright. Do right. Do right. If the stars fall from heaven, do right.” People havecome to me asking for counseling or advice on how to handle a certain situation,and my answer—because of how I have been influenced—is simply this: “Be aChristian. Be a Christian.” “Just do right!” Thatmeans you do right according to God's Word. It means you follow Jesus. You dowhat Jesus would do in that situation, my friend. The only way you can do thatis by first walking uprightly. You walk in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Remember,our righteousness is as filthy rags. What we do on our own, without the HolySpirit helping us, guiding us, and directing us, “is as filthy rags”. Itmight impress people and make us feel good, but it actually stinks in the sightof God (Isaiah 64:6). Butmy friend, when we follow Jesus, when we are in love with Jesus, when we areenjoying His presence, when we have the fear of the Lord, and when we arewalking in a path that brings glory to His name, people can see the differencein our lives. That is a powerful thing. So our walk matches our profession whenwe walk uprightly. James 1:22 says: “But be doers of the word, and nothearers only, deceiving your own selves.” Abeliever who enjoys close fellowship with God seeks to obey the Lord. Oh, myfriend, that is not sinless perfection, but it is a heart that desiresholiness. May God help us to have that kind of heart. Let us continue over thenext few days looking at Psalm 15. I hope you will take time to memorize it tooand hide it in your heart, that you might not sin against the Lord.Godbless and may you have a wonderful, wonderful day!

Isaiah 6:1-7 1 In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and […] The post The Holiness of God (Isaiah 6:1-7) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

In this episode, we walk through the life of King Hezekiah and uncover a sobering truth: even the most faithful can fall when pride quietly takes root. Through Scripture in 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Isaiah, we see how success, influence, and blessing can become dangerous if we stop giving God the glory. But this isn't just a warning, it's an invitation. God always provides a remedy. If you've been given a second chance, the question is: what are you doing with it? Where to dive in: 0:00 – The hidden sin that follows success 2:15 – Hezekiah's faith, victory, and miraculous deliverance 9:30 – When blessing turns into pride 14:45 – Why God allowed affliction (and what it revealed) 21:00 – The danger of not giving God the glory 29:30 – What are you doing with your second chance? 38:30 – Hezekiah vs. Manasseh: two very different responses 50:00 – God's justice, mercy, and the real consequence of sin 1:02:00 – The remedy: humility, repentance, and returning to God 1:09:00 – The power and greatness of God (Isaiah 40) 1:12:00 – Final encouragement and prayer About your host: Jaime Luce' testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn't see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God's way is always the blessed way! Free chapter of Jaime's new book: You Don't Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/ Connect: - Website: https://jaimeluce.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaime.luces.page - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaime_luce/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-luce-00395691/

Preacher: Wayne Pickens Text: Isaiah 40

Journey Together   "An Introduction to the Holiness of God" (Isaiah 6; Job 42)   What does it actually mean that God is holy? Before the answer can land, some ideas have to go. In this opening Journey Together teaching, Pastor Russell Howard begins a new series on the holiness of God by clearing away three distortions that have found their way into Christian thinking: open theology, which pictures God as a character in process alongside us; dualism, which assigns Satan a symmetry with God that Scripture flatly refuses; and any framework for salvation that credits human merit with tipping the scale. From there, Pastor Russell turns to what Scripture actually shows when people encounter the holy God. Isaiah undone in the temple. Job silenced after his long list of accusations. Saul of Tarsus walking away from everything he thought he was doing. The pattern is the same: first, being undone; then, humility and receptivity to God's Word; then, a transformation of both being and purpose. This is an introduction to holiness, and the good part is still ahead. Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com New to McGregor? Plan a visit at mcgregor.net/plan-a-visit

Episode Title: Do you want to delight in God more?Episode Description:In Isaiah 58:13–14, God makes an incredible promise: that His people will delight in Him, be lifted up in their spiritual lives, and be deeply satisfied in His provision. But this promise doesn't stand alone—it comes with a path.In this sermon, we explore what it means to truly honor the Lord's Day. What does it look like to stop trampling it? How can we learn to delight in it rather than endure it? And how does setting apart one day in seven actually lead us into deeper joy in God?Far from being a burden, the Sabbath is a gift—a weekly invitation to rest, worship, and communion with God. And ultimately, it points us to Jesus Christ, the Lord of the Sabbath, in whom true rest and lasting delight are found.Key Passage:Isaiah 58:13-14Sermon Outline:The Promise: Delight, elevation, and satisfaction in God (Isaiah 58:14)The Problem: Trampling the Lord's DayThe Invitation: Delighting in the Lord's DayThe Practice: Honoring the Lord's Day in everyday lifeMain Takeaway:If you want to delight in God, learn to delight in the day He has set apart for Himself.Application Questions:In what ways might you be treating the Lord's Day like any other day?Do you view Sunday more as a burden or a gift—and why?What would it look like to structure your day around worship, rest, and fellowship?How does Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath, reshape the way you think about rest?

Encountering God (Isaiah 6:1-8)

TOPIC: BEHOLD YOUR JESUS – OUR SAVIOUR AND REDEEMER Preacher: Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa SCRIPTURES Matthew 21:9 (Hosanna – Save us now) John 1:29 (The Lamb of God) Isaiah 53:5 John 19:30 Luke 22:19 Matthew 26:14–16 KEY POINTS 1. Jesus the Messiah – The Saviour Has Come The celebration of Jesus was a sign that He is the Messiah. “Hosanna” means Save us now. Jesus came to give: Peace Salvation Restoration Jesus came for: Deliverance from sin Eternal restoration Transformation of the soul Jesus is the Saviour of our souls. 2. The Finished Work of Salvation Jesus paid the full price for our redemption. We do not need to pay again.

Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, Smitten of God, and afflicted. – Isaiah 53:4

3/15/2026, 3 Principle Realities for Life Following God, Isaiah 43, Pastor Dan Pearson by Northern Heights

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This Sunday we are joined by Stephen Wellum, a professor, pastor, and friend of CCK, as he preaches a sermon from Isaiah 40.

This Sunday we are joined by Stephen Wellum, a professor, pastor, and friend of CCK, as he preaches a sermon from Isaiah 40.

It is beneficial for us as we live in this world to never confuse the City of Man with the City of God. Isaiah helps us to see this with “The Ruin of Those Who Reject God.”

It is beneficial for us as we live in this world to never confuse the City of Man with the City of God. Isaiah helps us to see this with “The Ruin of Those Who Reject God.”

Roger Morris continues Part 4 of the "Vision" series on Extraordinary Living with Bill & Roger, teaching you that hope is a positive imagination—an inner blueprint of what you want in life—and that what you believe is possible shapes what you will even desire. Using scriptures including 1 Chronicles 29:18, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Isaiah 26:3, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 6:33, James 1:14, James 3:5–6, and Habakkuk 2:1–3, Roger contrasts negative imaginations (fearful thoughts and wrong desires) with a sanctified imagination that stays on the Lord and produces peace.   He emphasizes that vision is connected to what you see and what you say: write the vision, keep your imagination and words aligned with God, and wait for it because it will surely come at the appointed time. Roger shares personal examples—receiving healing after throat soreness from being intubated, learning not to disqualify himself from blessing, and practical stories about wanting a home, a skid steer, and even calling farmland "non-irrigated" instead of "dry land"—to show how desire, imagination, and confession work together.   He also points to how God can bless you with "things" as a platform to advance the kingdom, including an example of Roger Beach preaching the gospel on a horse-training TV show. This episode closes with an invitation for you to make Jesus Christ Lord of your life.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   00:00 Is It Possible? Desire Starts With Belief 00:36 Hope as a Sanctified Imagination (1 Chronicles & 2 Corinthians) 03:05 Perfect Peace: Keeping Your Mind on God (Isaiah 26) 06:21 Faith for What You Can't See + A Healing Testimony 08:53 Breaking the 'I Could Never Have That' Mindset (Houses & Provision) 10:11 Skid Steer Story: God Blesses You to Do More 12:43 Dreams = Desire + Imagination (James 1) 14:46 Enticed by Vision: From Trucks to Family Dreams 21:49 See It and Say It: The Tongue, 'Non-Irrigated' Faith Talk 25:13 Write the Vision (Habakkuk 2) + Salvation Invitation & Closing     Connect with Bill & Roger Ministries: www.billandroger.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064668460680

Study session scripture: Romans 3:27-31Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, since God is one—who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law.Study session topics:Righteousness by faith for Jews and gentiles The salvation offered by God leaves no room for human pride Salvation, from beginning to end, is apart from worksWe cannot claim any credit for any part of our salvationBoasting is the most easily identifiable outworking of pride, the first and greatest of all sinsSatan's pride led him to rebel against God (Isaiah 14:12-15) Eve's pride in desiring to be like God, knowing good and evil, led her to take the fruit of the forbidden tree (Genesis 3:1-7) Pride is the greatest of all sins because it attempts to place us on the throne that belongs to God--It moves us away from worship of God and toward worship of self Pride lies at the root of all sins--We think we know better than God, and therefore our sinful way is better than God's righteous way Pride affects us all to one degree or another - western culture, particularly American culture, is very susceptible to pride. God, in His wisdom, made a path to salvation that excludes our pride by taking all the work and effort (and thus, all the credit and all the glory) upon HimselfJustification before God comes by faith, not by our own efforts Salvation is a free gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-9) (Romans 11:6) What is faith? What does faith look like? 3 elements of faith: knowledge, belief, and commitment (Romans 10:13-14) Knowledge--One must know the truth about God and ourselves to have effective faith Belief--Being moved in the heart, accepting the truth as the truth Commitment: putting one's complete trust in the object of one's faith Since God is God of all, both Jew and Gentile, there is only one way to gain salvation--by faith Paul affirms the Shema (Hebrew for "hear") (Deuteronomy 6:4)--"Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one," rebuking Gentile polytheism while also chiding the Jewish sense of superiority over being God's chosen people -Paul once again drives home to both audiences that it is not rote ritualistic obedience that saves, but faith Paul concludes this section by affirming that even though obedience to the Law cannot save, this does not mean we throw the Law away Faith does not mean we can do as we please regardless of the morality of our actions--indeed, true faith inspires us to uphold God's morality Study session audio:

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Today's podcast honors God as being the Restorer and the Redeemer within relationships that seem irreparably broken. Kate Galat, from our West Cobb community (located just outside Atlanta, Georgia), shares her story of pursuing the Lord amidst the hardships within her marriage.   From separation to transformation through God and His Word to ultimately reconciliation with her husband, Kate beautifully illustrates what the Lord can do with a surrendered heart and how the unexplainable can happen when we position ourselves under His care.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "You will be a crown of splendor in the LORD's hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God Isaiah 62:3   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: How is the Lord calling you to surrender to Him in your relationships? Practice the art of forgiveness and "out-serving" those around you.  ____________________________________________________   Listen to a similar story:  Ep. 197- Brenna Naufel: "Grace Like Rain: A Marriage Story"    The Power of A Praying Wife by Stormy Omartian   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Kate and any of our past storytellers!   Become a Patreon Insider to access more stories from our live gatherings around the country! Details on our Stories Of Hope luncheon on March 11th coming soon!!!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

Why do people worship blocks of wood instead of their Creator? Find out with Nathan Jones and Vic Batista on the podcast, The Truth Will Set You Free!

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"Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the voice of his servant? Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God." Isaiah 50:10

Is it true that there's only one God, or are there many? Find out with Nathan Jones and Vic Batista on the podcast, The Truth Will Set You Free!

In Isaiah 6 the prophet Isaiah receives a shocking revelation of God. And chief among the attributes of God that are on display in this vision is his transcendent holiness. Indeed, the Seraphim, in their praise of God, cry out that, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts..."Sadly, there are many today, even amongst professing Christians, that have lost a sense of the holiness of God. But Scripture, on the contrary, is constantly pointing us toward this truth. In fact, Scripture seems to highlight this attribute of God as much or more than any of his other attributes. To learn more about the holiness of God, and how this passage points us to Christ, tune into this episode.

Over 1.6 billion Google results for "how to find peace" – yet anxiety continues to plague our generation. In this episode, we explore Isaiah 26:3-4 and discover why true peace isn't found through self-help books or better circumstances, but through a steadfast mind fixed on God.This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. To join thousands living in Freedom with nothing to hide visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. **Use our unique code: DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan**KEY TOPICS COVERED: The difference between happiness and biblical peaceWhy God's peace is "shalom shalom" (perfect peace)How meditation on God's character transforms anxietyThe battle for the mind in the Christian lifePractical steps to experience lasting peaceMAIN SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 26:3-4 "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal."Whether you're facing trials, anxiety, loss, or uncertainty, this conversation reveals how peace isn't something we pursue – it's something we receive when we fix our eyes on God's unchanging character.To read more on anxiety and what the bible says, read Jonny Ardavanis' book, Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God” - https://a.co/d/hYKfnw6

Watch the Devotion Based on Isaiah 63:7-9 Remember the Many Good Things the LORD Has Done for You Now that we have firmly stepped into a new year I want to ask, how was 2025? There are plenty of after action reviews out there to remind us. Nearly every news organization publishes a “year in review”. Like a military storyboard, many showcase the top pictures of the year or the trending memes from 2025. Even your phone will create a collage of your most memorable moments and people to help you recall this past year. God does something similar. The pictures he uses are the stories and promises he makes in the Bible. He wants to help you remember the good things he has done for you. Listen to the prophet Isaiah: “I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done for us—yes, the many good things he has done for Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses” (Isaiah 63:7). First, Isaiah shares why the LORD has done good things for you: he is compassionate and kind. His heart is moved by his love for sinners and he puts that love into action on our behalf. Because he is a kind and loving God Isaiah says, “… he became their Savior” (Isaiah 63:8). We need a Savior God because if we were to look at your year in review through pictures, I am sure there are some you wouldn't want to see. There are certainly pictures you wouldn't want others to see… pictures that show the thoughts you had towards others, words spoken, actions taken, actions you didn't take but should have. Since your kind, loving God is your Savior, he removes those pictures from your storyboard and replaces them with pictures of Jesus' loving words, his kind actions, his charitable thoughts. God wants you to remember the good things he has done for you – how he saved you from your sins and saved you for himself. Isaiah writes, “In his love and mercy he redeemed them.” (Isaiah 63:9) Good thing God did for you is he redeemed you. Jesus paid a price – his very life – to make you his own. You belong to him. Usually when a person is owned by someone else, that's not a good thing. But in this case, it is one of the many good things the LORD has done for you. Listen! “He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old” (Isaiah 63:9). The picture is of a child lifting up her arms saying, “Up! Up!” The Father lifts his child up in his arms. Because you belong to your Father in heaven he has lifted you up and carried you. Look back on the year and see how often the LORD did this for you. So instead of looking ahead to 2026 and wondering what this year will bring, start today by reading your bible every day and remember the many good things the LORD has done for you. Prayer: Eternal God, you are always the same and your years have no end. In your mercy we close another year and begin another. You have done good things for us. For this we humbly say, “Thank you.” Move us to devote our time to your Word this year, so that you may remind us of all the good things you have done and will continue to do for us. We march confidently into the New Year with your compassion and kindness to bless us. Amen. Written and recorded by Rev. Paul Horn, WELS National Civilian Chaplain to the Military, San Diego, California. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Note: Scripture reading footnotes are clickable only in the web version.

In this in-depth Bible teaching, we explore two critical Hebraisms that unlock major New Testament passages: the Key of the House of David (Isaiah 22) and “All shall be taught by God” (Isaiah 54). First, we examine the Old Testament background of the Key of David and how it reveals delegated royal authority under the king. This foundation allows us to correctly understand Jesus' words to the Church of Philadelphia in Revelation 3 and His absolute authority to open and shut doors of access, ministry, and the Kingdom itself. Next, we tackle Isaiah 54:13 and its direct quotation by Jesus in John 6. By understanding Jewish interpretive methods (PaRDeS), we expose how this passage is often misused to support Calvinistic theology. When read in its proper Jewish and prophetic context, Jesus is not teaching mystical election, but showing that God draws people through Scripture itself. Those who hear and learn from the Father through the Word come to Christ by faith. This study dismantles common misunderstandings about divine drawing, salvation, and election, and reaffirms the biblical truth of salvation by faith alone in Christ alone. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Isaiah 22 Isaiah 53–54 John 6 Revelation 3 Matthew 16 Acts 2 Psalm 2 1 Corinthians 15

In this in-depth Bible teaching, we explore two critical Hebraisms that unlock major New Testament passages: the Key of the House of David (Isaiah 22) and "All shall be taught by God" (Isaiah 54). First, we examine the Old Testament background of the Key of David and how it reveals delegated royal authority under the king. This foundation allows us to correctly understand Jesus' words to the Church of Philadelphia in Revelation 3 and His absolute authority to open and shut doors of access, ministry, and the Kingdom itself. Next, we tackle Isaiah 54:13 and its direct quotation by Jesus in John 6. By understanding Jewish interpretive methods (PaRDeS), we expose how this passage is often misused to support Calvinistic theology. When read in its proper Jewish and prophetic context, Jesus is not teaching mystical election, but showing that God draws people through Scripture itself. Those who hear and learn from the Father through the Word come to Christ by faith. This study dismantles common misunderstandings about divine drawing, salvation, and election, and reaffirms the biblical truth of salvation by faith alone in Christ alone. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Isaiah 22 Isaiah 53–54 John 6 Revelation 3 Matthew 16 Acts 2 Psalm 2 1 Corinthians 15

Jesus: Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6) | David Platt

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Jim cracked me up with the story he told in his recent family newsletter. He and his honey were enjoying some personal time at the Atlantic Ocean, which is really big. Jim decided to take a picture of himself and the ocean, which is really big. Later, he made a disturbing discovery which he reported this way. "I think I missed the ocean!" Which is really big. Oh, he's in the picture, but the Atlantic is nowhere to be seen. Now how can a smart guy miss something as big and as beautiful as the ocean? Well, by totally focusing on himself. I've made that mistake. Missing the big thing because I was so focused on myself. I suspect I'm not alone. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "What You Miss When You're a Selfie." When we're hurting, when we're grieving, when we're grappling with this big problem, we tend to go inward and become all about ourselves. We miss the person we married because we're so focused on our frustrations with them. Before we married them, we magnified what we loved and minimized what bothered us. Now we're all about our frustrations with them, forgetting all we loved about them. So it's selfie time. All about me. Losing sight of the one we once could not live without. So we stop loving like we did, and they start responding to the change. We can miss our kids the same way. By dwelling on how they're disappointing us, defying us, or distancing themselves from us. So we're sucked into a cycle of seeing - and talking about - only what they need to change. Not seeing - and talking about - the big picture of their strengths and their potential. We focus the lens on our hurt and our fear and our frustration, and we miss the big stuff. That masterpiece God made and entrusted to you in that child. I know how much my picture can become a selfie when I'm going through a hurting time. Pain tends to make us selfish: self-centered, self-pitying and all those nasty self words. But my Bible tells me that there's always something bigger going on than the immediate situation. It's affirmed in our word for today from the Word of God from Romans 8:28, "All things work together for good to those who love God, and are called according to His purpose." And the Bible says, "I know the plans I have for you, plans for good and not for evil, to give you a hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11). There's a Big Plan for my good. But I'll miss the big and beautiful part if I just focus on my pain. When my precious Karen was suddenly gone that May, my natural tendency was to be all about me - my grief, my life without her, my future. But, thankfully, God quickly rescued me from my selfie. And He began to show me what I could become through this greatest heartbreak of my life. I can honestly say my heart is more open than it's ever been - open to God's voice, open to letting my journey help somebody else on their journey, open to broken and breaking hearts that are all around me. What's scary is that our "selfie" can actually cause us to miss the biggest and most beautiful sight of all - the God who made us. We so want to have life our way that we live as if we've dethroned Him from the throne of our life. In the Bible's words, "Each of us has turned to His own way" (Isaiah 53:6). And, you know, all those choices where we've sort of said, "God, You run the universe, but I'll run me" - well, in the Bible's words they have "separated you from your God" (Isaiah 59:2). And you knew that without listening today, you could feel that gap between you and Him. All about me. Missing the God who's the reason we're here; whose love we're made for. Who thought we were worth sending His Son to die for. Maybe this is the day that you release the wheel of your life - your selfie life - to the One you were made to know and made to belong to. And the One who gave you your life is the One who's supposed to be running it. Would you tell Him today, "Jesus, from now on I'm yours." Go to our website. There's so much more there about how to be sure you've begun a relationship with God. It's ANewStory.com. The Ocean of God's great love is right there within my sight, that big thing, unless I'm blocking the view.

Jim cracked me up with the story he told in his recent family newsletter. He and his honey were enjoying some personal time at the Atlantic Ocean, which is really big. Jim decided to take a picture of himself and the ocean, which is really big. Later, he made a disturbing discovery which he reported this way. "I think I missed the ocean!" Which is really big. Oh, he's in the picture, but the Atlantic is nowhere to be seen. Now how can a smart guy miss something as big and as beautiful as the ocean? Well, by totally focusing on himself. I've made that mistake. Missing the big thing because I was so focused on myself. I suspect I'm not alone. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "What You Miss When You're a Selfie." When we're hurting, when we're grieving, when we're grappling with this big problem, we tend to go inward and become all about ourselves. We miss the person we married because we're so focused on our frustrations with them. Before we married them, we magnified what we loved and minimized what bothered us. Now we're all about our frustrations with them, forgetting all we loved about them. So it's selfie time. All about me. Losing sight of the one we once could not live without. So we stop loving like we did, and they start responding to the change. We can miss our kids the same way. By dwelling on how they're disappointing us, defying us, or distancing themselves from us. So we're sucked into a cycle of seeing - and talking about - only what they need to change. Not seeing - and talking about - the big picture of their strengths and their potential. We focus the lens on our hurt and our fear and our frustration, and we miss the big stuff. That masterpiece God made and entrusted to you in that child. I know how much my picture can become a selfie when I'm going through a hurting time. Pain tends to make us selfish: self-centered, self-pitying and all those nasty self words. But my Bible tells me that there's always something bigger going on than the immediate situation. It's affirmed in our word for today from the Word of God from Romans 8:28, "All things work together for good to those who love God, and are called according to His purpose." And the Bible says, "I know the plans I have for you, plans for good and not for evil, to give you a hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11). There's a Big Plan for my good. But I'll miss the big and beautiful part if I just focus on my pain. When my precious Karen was suddenly gone that May, my natural tendency was to be all about me - my grief, my life without her, my future. But, thankfully, God quickly rescued me from my selfie. And He began to show me what I could become through this greatest heartbreak of my life. I can honestly say my heart is more open than it's ever been - open to God's voice, open to letting my journey help somebody else on their journey, open to broken and breaking hearts that are all around me. What's scary is that our "selfie" can actually cause us to miss the biggest and most beautiful sight of all - the God who made us. We so want to have life our way that we live as if we've dethroned Him from the throne of our life. In the Bible's words, "Each of us has turned to His own way" (Isaiah 53:6). And, you know, all those choices where we've sort of said, "God, You run the universe, but I'll run me" - well, in the Bible's words they have "separated you from your God" (Isaiah 59:2). And you knew that without listening today, you could feel that gap between you and Him. All about me. Missing the God who's the reason we're here; whose love we're made for. Who thought we were worth sending His Son to die for. Maybe this is the day that you release the wheel of your life - your selfie life - to the One you were made to know and made to belong to. And the One who gave you your life is the One who's supposed to be running it. Would you tell Him today, "Jesus, from now on I'm yours." Go to our website. There's so much more there about how to be sure you've begun a relationship with God. It's ANewStory.com. The Ocean of God's great love is right there within my sight, that big thing, unless I'm blocking the view.

An ex-Jehovah's Witness turned pastor lays out a loving, Bible-first way to reach JWs—without shouting matches. Joel Settecase sits down with Pastor Jason Contino (former JW) to unpack the exact questions, Scriptures, and posture that opened his own eyes and is now changing conversations at the door.The nine verses discussed in this episode: John 8:58 (“Before Abraham was, I am”) Exodus 3:14 (“I AM WHO I AM”)John 1:1 (the Word is God) Isaiah 43:10 (“Before me no god was formed…”) John 10:31–33 (they pick up stones because He “makes Himself God”) John 1:3 (all things made through Him) Deuteronomy 32 (unique deity of Yahweh; likely 32:39) Isaiah 9:6 (“Mighty God”) Isaiah 10:21 (“Mighty God” again)

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