People speak unscientifically about sunrise—technically the sun does not rise. But the sun does “rise” at first very incrementally. Then, almost before it can be observed totally, the sun is “up” and light floods the landscape. Maybe Isaiah thought about a sunrise as he predicted the coming of the Messiah in our text today. Predictive […]
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Immanuel
The first Christmas was scary. It troubled Mary (Luke 1:29). It took a dream from God to convince Joseph that God was behind it (Matthew 1:20). And the shepherds were all but undone by it (Luke 2:8, 9). Somewhere deep down in ourselves we realize that we do not deserve this divine visitation. King Ahaz […]
Week 50
Study Questions
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson. 1. Historically, have there been nations or people who sought the protection of a stronger power only later to be swallowed up and taken over by the power protecting them? Explain your answer. 2. Have you ever wondered if God was big enough to […]
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Down in the Weeds
Years ago I heard the CEO of a well-known restaurant chain speak to a group of Christian college students. He inspired the crowd with his speech and his answers during the Q&A session that followed. I was more impressed, though, after the event ended when our guest speaker got down on his knees to help […]
Week 49
Study Questions
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson. 1. How would you feel if your testimony convicted a person and sentenced them to death only to discover later that they were completely innocent? 2. What kind of physical, emotional, or spiritual healing would you like to receive right now? Read Isaiah 53:4-6 […]
