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Isaiah Chapters 44 and 45 are probably not the most familiar chapters in the Bible, but they are part of the Word of God, and they certainly have very appropriate truths to reveal to us in these present days. Israel has been in captivity for now nigh on 70 years, suffering for their sins and that is……  ( Click for more )

We are reading in Isaiah Chapter 43 and we come to verse 5 – where God repeats – Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bring you and gather you. We need to hear that again and again – that is why He repeats it so often. Do not be afraid. I am with you……  ( Click for more )

In Isaiah Chapter 43 we read these opening words - “But now, this is what the Lord says”. It is good to take a moment to remember that this is one of the main reasons for our being together at worship – to hear what the Lord God Almighty says. We come to hear what the risen and living……  ( Click for more )

We are reading in Isaiah Chapter 42 where Isaiah sees that Jesus will be gentle when it is necessary to be gentle – not weak! Remember this is being said to people who have been severely and sorely punished for their sins - because they would not listen - they would not repent - they would not……  ( Click for more )

Turn to Isaiah Chapter 42 verses 1 to 10. The years of sore imprisonment are over and not only does Isaiah see the people of God coming back from exile in Babylon - not only does he give them tremendous words of comfort - words to put strength into these men and women - but he sees a very special servant……  ( Click for more )

We are reading in Isaiah Chapter 41 where Isaiah speaks specifically to Babylon, which lies 60 miles south of modern Baghdad. God is speaking to Babylon through Isaiah. I am stirring up someone from the east. God is raising up Cyrus of Persia to conquer Babylon, and set Israel free to return……  ( Click for more )

Isaiah Chapter 40 - comfort my people - put strength into my people - fortress them - speak gently and tenderly. Move like a bulldozer and prepare the way – John the Baptist. Cry out about how temporary things are in this world. No matter how serious they appear - all this is temporary -……  ( Click for more )

We come to Isaiah Chapter 40 and verse 3. Our comforting God speaks to Isaiah. Isaiah - cry out - call out to My people - tenderly - "In the desert prepare for the way of the Lord - make a straight smooth road for ME." Isaiah - be like a prophetic bulldozer - flatten the bumps - fill in……  ( Click for more )

Isaiah Chapter 40 verses 1 to 15. We are living at a time when we need to know the comfort of our comforting God – but also what that word ‘comfort’ really means in Scripture – and it has its same meaning in 2025. Look at the setting – it is important to understand……  ( Click for more )

Luke 18 verses 1 to 8 – It is all about Jesus and the lady who bothers the judge – and she is persistent – and she is relentless. Jesus invites his disciples to pray – but we must never think we can have a good Prayer Time. What does God think if it? One of the hardest……  ( Click for more )

In Luke Chapter 10 we have a lesson which we all know and acknowledge – but can have difficulty in applying it to our own personal lives. It is possible that we are too busy doing things that we do not have time to love God - and that comes out in verses 38 to 42. Jesus goes……  ( Click for more )

In Luke Chapter 10 and at verse 25, we read of a religious lawyer coming up to Jesus - with a question - and it just happens to be one of the most important questions a man can ask - "Teacher - what must I do to inherit eternal life?" But, this religious man with his keen legal mind proves……  ( Click for more )

When we move on into Luke Chapter 10, we are looking at some of the things Jesus did and said once He had set his face to go to Jerusalem. Jesus appointed 72 others - for a period of ministry - sending them out two by two - and they were to go and minister in the various towns and villages, where He planned to go and preach……  ( Click for more )

In the latter part of Luke Chapter 9, Jesus Christ has resolutely set His face to go to Jerusalem and ultimately the Cross. He and His disciples have been travelling together with a highly interesting conversation and profound teaching from Christ. As they were going on their way, a man comes up to……  ( Click for more )

We are in Isaiah Chapter 57, where we see an amazing theme or truth emerging. 1 – There is a theme here of God’s Second Home. I will dwell with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit – contrite could be translated CRUSHED. Here is the word of……  ( Click for more )

In Isaiah Chapter 57, we are reading of things, which Israel did before they were carried off captive into Babylon. Society had decayed before the Exile. Israel had become idolatrous and unfaithful, and to this people God has sent Isaiah. They are now going back to their own land - they are……  ( Click for more )

Isaiah Chapter 56 – “Justice” and “Righteousness” are words which appear often in these chapters of Isaiah, and if there is no Justice and Righteousness the consequences can be catastrophic judgment. God provides the righteousness and then He tells us what to do.……  ( Click for more )

Isaiah 56 - "This is what the Lord says" – might that phrase frighten some people – as with these words Isaiah Chapter 56 opens - and this is one of the main reasons why we come Sunday by Sunday - to hear what the Living God says. And not just on Sundays –……  ( Click for more )

Give ear – pay attention – come to me – hear me. We are reading these opening words of Isaiah Chapter 55 – and these are such simple words in verse 3 – words of one syllable, coming from a man of God. Isaiah goes on to speak to the people of Israel -……  ( Click for more )

Would you like something free and as much of it as you needed? The price has already been paid and the gift on offer is priceless. There was a man who called out to all who were thirsty to come and drink. He even pointed out the source of the refreshing waters. His name was Isaiah, and I would encourage you……  ( Click for more )

Fear can paralyse us spiritually - we can fear what people around us may say - what they may think. The antidote to a small fear is to get a bigger fear - fear of the possibility of disobeying God. Then - Jesus goes on to speak about being on trial - on trial for our faith - being arrested for what we believe - and……  ( Click for more )

Religious sham and playful acting is futile in the eyes of Jesus - and Jesus speaks about hypocrisy as being like yeast - it acts like yeast. We are in Luke Chapter 12. You need only a little yeast to affect a lot. Yeast spreads very quickly. Yeast works invisibly and silently and secretly - it works in……  ( Click for more )

In Luke Chapter 12 we have teaching from Jesus which is highly relevant in these current times. The momentum appears to be increasing. The crowds are increasing - the pace is becoming faster - the conflict is becoming sharper. There is this growing open conflict between Jesus Christ and the religious……  ( Click for more )

Turn to Luke Chapter 19. At the end of Luke Chapter 18, we read of that poor blind tramp, Bartimaeus, crying out to Jesus Christ for mercy and sight, and Jesus is so gracious and tender and powerful. And just along the road we read of a man who was a rogue and a rascal - and very rich.……  ( Click for more )