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There are times when we can feel so empty. Life drains us, and that has consequences. Turn to I Kings Chapter 19 and verses 1 to 18 where we read about Elijah – quite a remarkable man, and yet we are told that Elijah was a man just like us – he faced all the various ups and downs of life……  ( Click for more )

We come 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. Just along the road we read of a man who was a rogue and a rascal - and very……  ( Click for more )

Jesus and his men are on their way to Jerusalem. Jesus has decided and Jesus has decided that this is the hour. Luke 18 verse 35 – They make their way to Jericho, and a blind man – a beggar calls out – “Jesus, Son of David - have mercy on me.” Those who were leading……  ( Click for more )

In Luke Chapter 18 and at verse 31, Jesus Christ takes the 12 aside - and tells them - we are going up to Jerusalem. Jesus has been speaking to the crowds - and teaching the disciples. Jesus has been healing the sick – and receiving young children with open arms. We have been listening to……  ( Click for more )

Isaiah Chapter 7 presents us with a very political passage - where faith in God - and everyday politics are interwoven. Some say faith and politics don't mix - and should not mix - that they should be kept separate - kept apart - implying that faith is a private thing - to be kept all to yourself.……  ( Click for more )

As Isaiah sings this love song in Chapter 5, in verses 5 and 6 he spells it out the significance of what this really means. Isaiah had been singing about this lover as "he" - and all he got was wild grapes - then, he changes it to "I". The Word of God had been……  ( Click for more )

Isaiah Chapter 5 - we keep the sequence, and the continuity. Probably Chapters 5 and 6 are among the best-known Chapters in the first half of the Book of Isaiah - but as we have seen we must not stop in the middle of a Chapter but read the entire Chapter to understand what God is saying……  ( Click for more )

What will Isaiah's next grim word be? But, no, it is not grim - it is the very opposite. Chapter 4. This part of Isaiah's message ends with real hope - with real encouragement - with assurance - but not in man - but it is in the Branch of the Lord. What is this? Isaiah sees a branch.……  ( Click for more )

Isaiah Chapters 3 and 4 - We have been reading of how low the people of God had sunk. They were far below what God looked for them to be. Isaiah has described their folly - their stupidity - and their wickedness. They were so interested in horoscopes and fortune-tellers. They were trusting in……  ( Click for more )

We are reading in Isaiah Chapters 2 and 3. Although this happened once in Israel, because it is linked to the book of Revelation, it is very much a word of warning for our day. God is scorned - and Isaiah does not shrink from preaching what God is saying. Isaiah is living in a day when a whole……  ( Click for more )

We return to Isaiah Chapter 2 - because there is a word here which is so very relevant. We read these first five verses some weeks ago - where we saw Isaiah lifting up his prophetic telescope - and he looks down the corridors of time as God shows him that wonderful age which one day Israel will experience……  ( Click for more )

Turn to Isaiah Chapter 6 – where we have his testimony – the way in which Isaiah was called to be a prophet of God. We have looked at various Chapter in his amazing prophetic book – but how did all this happen – how did all this come about? In Paul's testimony to how he……  ( Click for more )

We continue in these opening verses of Isaiah Chapter 2 – this glorious and wonderful vision which Isiah the prophet received and shared. As we submit our hearts and minds and brain and life - to God's holy Word - Jesus comes and reveals to us babes - things that the world would love to know……  ( Click for more )

Isaiah Chapter 2 and verse 4 – “He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into ploughshare and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war any more.” The……  ( Click for more )

The scene in Isaiah Chapter 1 is that of a courtroom - and God is the Judge. Judah and Jerusalem are in the dock and they are on trial. Heaven and earth are the jury. There are witnesses - there is the prosecution - there is the defence - and there is a sentence announced. It is all there to……  ( Click for more )

Isaiah Chapter 1 - Who is this man Isaiah? When did he live? What is his significance? Does what he said have meaning and relevance for us today as we approach the end of another year and slip into 2024? Having looked at part of his crucial prophetic word over thee past four weeks let’s take……  ( Click for more )

In Isaiah Chapter 49 at verse 2, we see that Jesus would be sharp tongued at times. There may be those who not like to read of these things in the Bible – but this is where our faith has align with the Word of God and not as we would like it to be. The Word of God can cut and……  ( Click for more )

These words in Isaiah Chapter 49 are not among the best-known verses in the Bible. We need to remember that God wants to do more than deliver people from their suffering, but from their sin and sins. This is what Jesus Christ came to do. Have you been set free and released and delivered from your……  ( Click for more )

Hanukkah begins on Thursday 7 December and lasts for a week. It is not well known but Jesus knew all about it and observed its significance. Hanukkah is an amazing celebration – remembering an astonishing miracle - yet, part of it is not very nice. It is prophesied in the Old Testament and celebrated……  ( Click for more )

Up to this point in the life of Jesus, leading up to him being baptised by John in the Jordan River, it had been a time of growth and preparation - now life would never again be the same. Jesus was empowered – Jesus was anointed. In the opening verse of Isiah Chapter 42 we are told that one day Jesus will……  ( Click for more )

At this time of year many turn to the book of the prophecy of Isaiah Turn to Isaiah Chapter 42 and verses 1 to 10. We have what has been called the ‘Servant Songs’ and some regard these next four weeks as the season of advent – purely an idea of man – but useful. Advent……  ( Click for more )

For 40 years Moses has been learning lessons in the loneliness of the wilderness – and perhaps feeling utterly forgotten by the world, and by God. He is just getting on with his normal routine everyday tasks – when an angel of the Lord appears to him – and a bush has flames of fire from within. Exodus……  ( Click for more )