Comfort My People (Isaiah 40)
The people of God were suffering in exile, far from their own land. In Isaiah 40, God gives a message of comfort and return, a message valid for them, for us, and for the world to come. Hope in the … Continue reading
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Injustice Stinks (Isaiah 5, 11)
God’s expectations for the people of Judah do not match reality. Instead of justice, God sees oppression and injustice. So, God promises to send a king to establish true and lasting justice. Our Sin, God’s Faithfulness Last week, we began … Continue reading
Waiting for Mishpat (Isaiah 42)
In Isaiah 42, we glimpse a promised Servant who will bring mishpat to the world. We have seen this Servant in Jesus but still await justice in full. As we wait, we must also do justice! We continue in our … Continue reading
Who Do You Trust? (Isaiah 36, 37, 2)
The Assyrian commander mocked the people of Jerusalem’s confidence in their king Hezekiah and their God. He failed. Beyond trusting God, who else in your life can you trust? God’s Plan for Peace This complicated set of readings from Isaiah … Continue reading
Value in a Shared Meal (Isaiah 55)
Date: December 12, 2021 Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:1-13 Free Resource: Satisfaction Guaranteed (Youth, NL) Advent Theme (November 28—December 19): God’s Presence Brings Life The Point: God offers us a gracious, loving relationship. Often, when we think of food in the … Continue reading
A Never-ending Shalom (Isaiah 9)
Date: Sunday, November 21, 2021 Bible Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 Free Resource: Light in the Darkness (Cross+Gen Education, NL) Unit Theme (November 14—November 21): Promises of Hope The Point: The prophet promises a new king who will be the presence of … Continue reading
Jubilee and Justice (December 13, 2020)
Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:1-11 Free Resource: Ruins to Life (Kids PK-2nd – NL) Advent Theme (November 29—December 20): The Hope of the Messiah The Point: God will bring justice and peace. Exile and Return Overall, life has sucked for God’s … Continue reading
Comfort, Comfort (December 8, 2019)
Bible Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11 Free Resource: Get Comfortable (Cross+Gen Education) Advent Theme (December 1—December 22): Promises Made, Promises Kept The Point: We can trust that God will bring us home to God’s kingdom. Hope in the Promise We are now … Continue reading
Justice and Injustice (November 17, 2019)
In Isaiah 5, God sings a love song to Israel but becomes angry at their injustice. In chapter 11, God promises to send a leader to establish justice and peace. Continue reading
Waiting for Mishpat (December 16, 2018)
Bible Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9 Free Resource: What Kind of Messiah? (Kids- 3rd-6th) Advent Theme (December 2 – December 23): Faith in God’s Promises We continue in our theme of Faith in God’s Promises, this third Sunday of Advent. Isaiah 42 … Continue reading