April 29, 2008
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
and by his wounds we are healed.
6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray,
each of us has turned to his own way;
and the LORD has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.
The prophet Isaiah wrote 700+ years b4 Christ was on earth, yet the past tense is used. It is already complete.
April 28, 2008
24 “This is what the LORD says—
your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb:
I am the LORD,
who has made all things,
who alone stretched out the heavens,
who spread out the earth by myself,
We are all intimately formed by God from the beginning. How do you recognize that in everyday life?
April 25, 2008
2 When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
Over the past several months where have you seen God walk with you through the waters and fire?
April 25, 2008
10 So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
How does this verse push against the fears that our culture pushes on us each day?
April 22, 2008
31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Our hope is often placed in this world. Where does usually this lead us? What happens when we place our hope in God?
April 22, 2008
28 Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
These verses encourage us continue, despite our weariness. How can we experience the strength and power of God?
April 18, 2008
6 A voice says, “Cry out.”
And I said, “What shall I cry?”
“All men are like grass,
and all their glory is like the flowers of the field.
7 The grass withers and the flowers fall,
because the breath of the LORD blows on them.
Surely the people are grass.
8 The grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the word of our God stands forever.”
We are all beautiful creations, but our season will end. What do these verses proclaim about God’s season?
April 18, 2008
21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
This seems like a great comfort. How does this voice and direction offer you comfort in this chaotic world?
April 15, 2008
3 You will keep in perfect peace
him whose mind is steadfast,
because he trusts in you.
4 Trust in the LORD forever,for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.
What does God promise to those who are steadfast (unchanging), and trust in God? Can we proclaim this with confidence?
April 12, 2008
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, [a] Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Which of these names of God resonates the most to your current season of life? Why?
