Podcasts about isaiah 8

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“When they say to you, ‘Inquire of the mediums and the necromancers'… should not a people inquire of their God?” In the dark days of Ahaz, Judah turns to superstition and political schemes instead of trusting the Lord. The result is gloom, fear, and thick darkness. Yet into that same darkness Isaiah speaks a breathtaking promise: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” In part 7 of our special 12-part series connecting Old Testament prophecy to New Testament fulfillment, we follow the movement from judgment to hope; from stumbling over the stone of offense to the dawning of a great light in Galilee of the nations. The promised Child, the Son who is given, will be God himself.  The Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Isaiah 8:19–9:7.  To learn more about Trinity in Edwardsville, visit trinitylutheranministries.org. This Advent series begins by covering the last Old Testament prophet, Malachi, and then spends twelve episodes alternating between Old Testament prophecy and New Testament fulfillment, tracing God's promises from Isaiah to the birth of Christ. The series explores Emmanuel's promise, the Davidic King, John the Baptist as forerunner, and reaches its climax with the Nativity. The final episodes examine the Suffering Servant, the shadow of the cross in Christ's infancy, Isaiah's Messianic mission statement, and John's declaration that "the Word became flesh."  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

Preached by Ben Bolin, Lead Teaching Pastor, on December 14, 2025

Sermon by Elder Billy Dalton 

Isaiah 8:16-22 draws the reader into a moment of profound crisis in Judah's history, a moment when the nation, pressed by fear and political turmoil, was frantically grasping for answers anywhere except the Word of God. The people were turning to conspiracies, whispering diviners, and occult practices in hopes of securing guidance, yet every alternative voice only deepened their confusion. Into this chaos, God speaks to His prophet with a striking command: “Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.”

Thanks for watching! This sermon was preached by Dave Cook at Calvary Baptist Church on 12/7/2025 as part of our 2025 Advent sermon series. We'd love to have you join us in person or learn more about who we are.

From our Christmas series: Darkness Then Light

700 years before the birth of Jesus, Isaiah prophesied about his birth and what it would mean to the world.

Isaiah 8:14-15 confronts the reader with a sobering and unavoidable truth: every person must decide what the Lord will be to them: a Rock of refuge or a Rock of offense. As Isaiah speaks to Judah in a time of national panic, political scheming, and spiritual drifting, he announces that the crisis before them is not merely geopolitical but profoundly theological. The people are scrambling for alliances, leaning on Assyria for protection, and embracing conspiratorial fears rather than trusting the Lord. Into this climate of anxiety, the prophet declares that God Himself will become the dividing line of the nation. To those who fear Him, He is a sanctuary—a place of stability when everything else collapses. But to those who resist Him, He becomes a stone in their path, a rock that causes them to trip and be shattered. Isaiah shows that God is not simply an option among many; He is the determining reality of their destiny. Whether one finds safety or judgment depends entirely on one's response to Him. This passage sets the stage for a timeless truth: God's presence is either the believer's greatest protection or the unbeliever's greatest peril, and how a person relates to the Rock reveals the actual condition of the heart.

A People Walking in Darkness Isaiah 8: 19 - 9: 7Park Church Uddingston7th December 2025Rev Wm Bruce McDowall

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Prophecies of Hope is a short series considering four Old Testament prophecies that point us towards the birth, life and death and resurrection of Jesus. Each episode Fiona, Jen and Neil will consider what the verses meant when they were first spoken, how they shape the understanding of who the promised Messiah would be and what they tell us about Jesus, who, of course, is the fulfilment of the expectation of the anointed king, saviour and Lord.  In Episode 4 we explore Isaiah 8:19-9:7; 11:1-9. There are segments to enjoy including the reading of the passage, 'The Cloud' and '90sToNow'. This episode was engineered and edited by Aimee Higgins. ------- Show Notes The Outspoken Bible is hosted by Fiona Stewart with Neil Glover and Jen Robertson. All opinions are those of the individual contributors and don't necessarily reflect the view of the Scottish Bible Society as an organisation.  ------- Empire podcast Intergenerational Christmas resources The Advent ------- Get in touch here or by emailing outspoken@scottishbiblesociety.org. ------- In our next episode, we'll be beginning a new series on Samuel, Saul and David. We begin with the promise of a child to Hannah in 1 Samuel 1-2.    

The Dawn of Redeeming Grace Brings HopeIsaiah 8:16-9:7Sermon Notes & QuotesThe Village Chapel - 11/30/2025In a world marked by deep darkness and spiritual hunger, the Advent season speaks with unusual honesty. The prophet Isaiah describes a people stumbling through distress and gloom, grasping for answers anywhere but God. Yet into that darkness comes a light not awakened from within us but shining upon us. An illuminating and intrusive grace that reveals our need and draws us back to the God who saves. Advent begins in the dark, but refuses to leave us there. As Isaiah looks ahead to the birth of Jesus, he announces a Savior would bring hope. Light for the blind, freedom for the burdened, peace for the anxious, and forgiveness for the rebel. Join us as Pastor Tommy walks us through Isaiah's vision of a hope that does not fade and a light the darkness cannot overcome.To find more resources like these, follow us:Website: https://thevillagechapel.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnashville/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvcnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/tvcnashvilleTo support the ongoing mission of The Village Chapel go to https://thevillagechapel.com/give/. If you are a regular giver, thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity!

In his sermon, Larry explores the central idea that God communicates His most important truths not primarily through words, but through pictures, signs, and especially people. Beginning with the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words,” Larry explains that some realities are simply too deep to express with language alone. This is why God filled Scripture with vivid symbols—trees, rainbows, the Passover, the Red Sea, the tabernacle, baptism, bread, and wine—because these images convey what words often cannot.   He then shows that God's favorite picture—His clearest sign—has always been people themselves. The lives of biblical figures communicated divine messages more powerfully than their speeches. Prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Hosea lived out symbolic actions that illustrated God's heart: Isaiah naming his sons “Destruction is coming” and “The remnant will return”; Jeremiah burying and retrieving a ruined loincloth; Hosea marrying an unfaithful woman to embody God's relentless love; Ezekiel being commanded not to mourn his wife to display the depth of coming national sorrow.   These people's lives were the message. Larry emphasizes that Jesus is the ultimate sign and picture of God. Jesus' life, not only His teachings, reveals what God is like—His compassion, His priorities, His character. Jesus embodied the fullness of the Old Testament and made the invisible God visible, fulfilling humanity's original calling to be God's image-bearers. Our first vocation was not gardening, Larry notes, but image-bearing—making visible the invisible qualities of God in everyday life.   Christians today carry that same calling. People around us cannot see God's patience, forgiveness, mercy, or truthfulness—but they can see those qualities expressed through the lives of God's people. December, Larry points out, is a uniquely open-hearted season. In conversations, stores, gatherings, and family events, believers have an opportunity not to push opinions on politics or morality but to embody God's goodness, becoming His “light and salt” in the world.   Larry applies this especially to parenting and grandparenting. The most powerful influence we have on the next generation isn't nagging, lecturing, or pushing principles—it's showing a superior, joyful life, one that demonstrates God's character rather than merely describing it. Children and grandchildren learn less from what we say and more from what we consistently live. To illustrate this, Larry recalls his father's transformation and the unforgettable picture of obedience he displayed when God called him to reconcile with someone he deeply disliked.   That image shaped Larry more than any speech his father ever gave. Ultimately, Larry calls believers to embrace their identity as God's image-bearers, empowered by grace to make the invisible God visible wherever they go. Discussion Questions for Putting the Message into Practice Visibility of God: What invisible qualities of God (grace, truth, patience, forgiveness, courage, generosity) do you feel called to “make visible” this month? December Opportunities: Where is God sending you this month—stores, workplaces, gatherings—where you could intentionally embody His character? Influence Through Example: Think of someone in your life who watched your actions more than your words (a child, coworker, friend). What picture are you currently painting for them? Obedience Promptings: When was the last time God nudged you to do something uncomfortable? What might obedience look like now, even if you don't want to do it? Life as a Symbol: If someone could only see your life—not hear your beliefs—what would they conclude about what God is like?

This Sunday, Joey explores the tension between Christ's first coming and his promised return, arguing that biblical hope is fundamentally different from mere optimism, it acknowledges darkness and brokenness rather than ignoring them. Using George Frederic Watts' painting "Hope" as a central metaphor, we illustrate how hope means continuing to play music on life's "one remaining string" even when circumstances feel broken and uncertain. This emphasizes that this kind of hope isn't about escaping a broken world but trusting God to rebuild the ruins, and it's sustained not through individual strength but through community support while waiting for restoration.Support the show

The Coming of the King 1) Advent (waiting and hoping) 8:17-18 2) Dread (darkness & destruction) 8:19-22 3) Delight (Savior King) 9:1-7

Do Not Call Conspiracy — Isaiah 8:9-13 by Rev. Gregory G. Capel, Jr.

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God offers His people quiet streams of trust, but rejecting those streams invites waters that sweep away. The message becomes a sober reminder that when God's people choose their own way over His, the consequences often rise like a flood: powerful, unstoppable, and deeply revealing. Yet even in the surge of judgment, the text whispers the name Immanuel, reminding Judah that the land still belongs to the Lord, and that His purposes will stand even when the waters rise.

Sermon series: Isaiah 1-12: Sinful People, Saving GodIn this passage, God meets His people with both firmness and warmth: He warns of calamity, but guides them through confusion, and gives them the hope of the coming light. Misplaced trust leads to darkness, but Jesus brings light, joy, freedom and peace.Preacher: Tan Huai TzeDate: 23 November 2025

Isaiah 8:1-4 stands as a solemn reminder: God still speaks clearly, but His people must be willing to listen, record, and respond. The written Word of God, the Scriptures, remains His permanent revelation, etched in human language for eternal impact. The clarity of His warnings and promises leaves humanity without excuse. As Isaiah's generation discovered, to disregard what God has clearly written is to invite the very judgment He sought to prevent. As this passage unfolds, believers are called to consider the weight of God's Word, not as a distant echo, but as a present command: Write it down. Remember it. Believe it. Live by it. God's warnings are not meant to alarm for the sake of fear, but to awaken hearts to faith, obedience, and trust in the One whose Word never fails.

Isaiah 8:11-14

In this special episode of Bible Talk, recorded in at the recent Promised and Fulfilled Conference, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 8. Judgment is coming, says the LORD, but there is a way out.You can watch the talks from the Promised and Fulfilled Conference here.

Isaiah 8:1-22 and 9:1-7, Intern Pastor Eliab (#7 in series on Isaiah)

God's gentle river is greater than all the rivers of the world

So many people are completely unaware of what it really looks like when we say that God is with us. The truth is, just as peace is not the absence of confrontation, the presence of God is never absent of His perfect judgment. In today's study from Isaiah 8, we are going to see that Immanuel, God with us, means His justice and His mercy are always at work together. This message will open your eyes and strengthen your heart as we watch how God reveals His faithfulness even in the midst of judgment. It is one you will not want to miss and it promises to encourage you greatly.

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If care isnt taken , opinion of people can shape and destroy a life. seek for God's opinion that is whats of utmost importance.

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In our last episode, we considered the life of King Joash, the baby heir to the throne who was rescued and brought to kingship by Jehoiada the priest. Joash abandoned the Lord's temple, and was later assassinated. The next four kings continue this lineage. Amaziah begins well, but surprisingly turns to worship the idols of those he has defeated, and soon thereafter becomes overconfident. Amaziah's son, Uzziah, also begins well, but he, too, becomes overconfident, and acts unfaithfully by offering incense in the Lord's temple, a role that is reserved only for priests. Next, Jotham's reign is pretty quiet, as he did not waver in obeying the Lord. Finally, King Ahaz sells out to other countries and other gods and is invaded by Tiglath-Pileser.2 Chronicles 25 - 1:11 . 2 Chronicles 26 - 8:18 . 2 Chronicles 27 – 13:30 . 2 Chronicles 28 - 15:56 . Isaiah 8 - 22:04 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Hello Friends! I love to hear from you! Please send me a text message by clicking on this link! Blessings to You!In this episode, Dr. Jori discusses with her listeners Isaiah's prophecy about the One who would become a sanctuary, but also how He would be to both houses of Israel a stone to strike and a rock to stumble over. Scripture References: Isaiah 8:14; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Isaiah 1:1-20; Isaiah 8:5-15; Romans 9:30-33; Luke 2:34; 1 Peter 2:4-8 Scripture translation used is the Legacy Standard Bible.  “Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.comFIND DR. JORI ON OTHER PLATFORMS https://linktr.ee/drjorishafferCHECK OUT THE DWELL AUDIO BIBLE APP:Click this link for my unique referral code.  I use this frequently. Such a wonderful audio bible app. https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=jorishafferBIBLE STUDY TOOLS DR. JORI USES:Note: These contain  Amazon affiliate links, meaning I get a commission, at no extra cost to you,  if you decide to make a purchase through my links.Here is a link to some of my favorite bible study tools on Amazon:https://geni.us/cHtrfEMr. Pen Bible Journaling Kitshttps://lvnta.com/lv_PTrHSCogbRim4yhEDnhttps://lvnta.com/lv_mkaMOuGe6m4oHR88uqhttps://lvnta.com/lv_dgvsxOc99t663A628z  JOIN DR. JORI IN DEVOTIONAL JOURNALING IN 2025Check out this 9 min YouTube Video outlining her journaling strategy! Don't Forget to subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/lqe9TO7RSz4 BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters  in the Holy Bible.  The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals.  Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive    LOOKING TO RETAIN MORE OF WHAT YOUR PASTOR IS TEACHING?              CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S SERMON REFLECTION JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up.  https://amzn.to/418LfRshttps://amzn.to/41862EyHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds   Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website:  https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com  Support the show

Jim Franks discusses Isaiah 8:20—“To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”

Faith Has Consequences (Isaiah 8) - Evening Sermon

It's easy to see the Bible as fable, a kind of religious fairy tale with a moralistic sting in its tail.Passages like this one show that much of the book is rooted in actual historical events.These chapters are a snapshot of the late eighth century BC Middle East.The prophet Isaiah is begging the king of one of these nations (Ahaz of Judah) not to enter an alliance with two others (Israel and Aram) against the threat of an invasion from the Assyrian Empire.Instead, Ahaz should rely on God.In his prophecy which involves naming his own children as a sign to Judah and describing dead bodies lying like excrement on Jerusalem's streets, Isaiah appears to predict the arrival of Jesus, a divine rescuer who he refers to enigmatically as 'The Light of the World.'Written and produced by Chas BayfieldMusic by Michael Auld and Jon Hawkins MusicCover art by Lisa GoffSend any comments or feedback to contact@whollybuyable.comX: @WhollyBuyable

2025-07-13 -Isaiah 8:9-22 -"The People Within the People Within the Peoples" by Imperial Berean

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Join us this week as we continue our thru the Bible, verse by verse study. In tonight's study, we are in Isaiah 8. We see here that we are not to trust in false hopes of nations (that will never stand) or any conspiracies that the enemy would have us believe. Fear ONLY the Lord - hallow Him and His word. In our Thru the Bible study, we are journeying through the Bible, at a pace of around a chapter a week! We invite you to join us in this discovery of God's Word! Calvary Roswell Roswell, NM Pastor Jim Suttle

Message from Gene Cunningham on May 16, 2025

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Don't ask the dead about the secrets of life. If you want safety flee to the Word of God. There are only two types of days. And a great light will dawn on a land of deep darkness. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education  What's New from 1517: Bible in One Year with Chad Bird Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird