by Byron Davis It seems lately I have been bumping into men who are believers, but have found themselves in a dark place. Recently five different men have reached out to me while wrestling with serious issues. Some of the issues were brought on by pride and disobedience; others, only God knows. I had no […]
Salvation for God’s people—The Uniform Lesson for January 9
by Sam E. Stone The previous chapter concluded with God’s dramatic announcement that Cyrus, a pagan ruler, will be used to save the Lord’s people. This may have prompted questions about God’s ways, similar to those raised by Habakkuk. Terry Briley observes, “Although chapter 45 does not state specific objections to God’s use of Cyrus, […]
God is our redeemer – The Uniform Lesson for January 2
by Sam E. Stone This month we look at five more chapters in the book of Isaiah to hear God’s message about the coming salvation for Israel. Last month we followed the theme, “Comfort for God’s People.” Now we learn of “A Future for God’s People.” It is helpful to read the verses between last […]