Tag Archives: Messiah

Consequences and Promises — Isaiah 59-61

Posted on September 26, 2011 by parklinscomb

One of the things that God is to be praised for is His parental patience. Good parents know how to properly use both sticks and carrots, as it were. Consistent consequences for bad behavior and faithful promises for good behavior … Continue reading →

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The Old Testament Gospel — Isaiah 53-55

Posted on September 24, 2011 by parklinscomb

There are great passages that I love and have committed to memory, but this one is almost like holy ground to me. In twelve verses the essence of the Gospel is told, and it does this so beautifully that it … Continue reading →

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Pay attention to Me, O My people — Isaiah 50-52

Posted on September 21, 2011 by parklinscomb

When things go bad in our lives, our first impulse is often to look heavenward and ask, “Why?” Sometimes, God is not involved at all — it’s Satan or evil men or the result of the fall (disease, aging, etc.). … Continue reading →

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Here’s your sign — Isaiah 46-48

Posted on September 20, 2011 by parklinscomb

The purpose of signs, wonders, and prophecies is to create faith in God: “Wow, only God could do something like that!” But our problem as humans is that we seem to be perpetually trying to find ways to explain them … Continue reading →

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Behold My servant — Isaiah 41-43

Posted on September 18, 2011 by parklinscomb

Well, we continue with one of my favorite sections of Isaiah. There’s so much in these chapters that deal with not only God’s mercy on Israel returning from exile (the remnant) but also (by means of double fulfillment of prophecy) … Continue reading →

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For unto us a Child is born — Isaiah 7-9

Posted on September 7, 2011 by parklinscomb

Well, I understand that those of you in the midwest and the south (Texas, in particular) are welcoming a break from the heat. Yeah, for September! Yeah, for the Lord who blesses us with changes in seasons! But on to … Continue reading →

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Let us reason together — Isaiah 1-3

Posted on September 5, 2011 by parklinscomb

Today we begin the book Isaiah. Let’s start by looking at a few interesting pieces of information about Isaiah, by way of introduction. It is the first of a group of Old Testament books known as the major prophets, which … Continue reading →

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