By Mark Scott In the first religious awakening of America, Jonathan Edwards preached a now famous sermon entitled, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” He took his text from Deuteronomy, and he pled for the people of New England to turn back to God. Centuries later the New Testament scholar, D.A. Carson, preached […]
by Sam E. Stone Isaiah 53 is the most quoted section from the Old Testament prophets in all the New Testament. An example of the importance of this chapter is found in Acts 8 when Philip converted the Ethiopian official. An angel of the Lord instructed Philip to approach his chariot and stay near […]
by Sam E. Stone Isaiah prophesied about 700 years before Jesus came to earth. With powerful, persuasive, and poignant phrases he clearly described the Messiah and his kingdom. This month’s lessons consider several of his inspired messages. Today’s text (Isaiah 49) contains another of the “Servant Songs.” It shows Christ’s mission to the people of […]
