Tag Archives: prophecy

Don’t be surprised — 1 Peter 4,5

Posted on February 13, 2012 by parklinscomb

Once again, 1 Peter is about dealing rightly with the persecution and suffering that goes hand in hand with the Christian life. And by the way, if you are not a Christian and are wondering about the last statement, Jesus … Continue reading →

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Working toward a crescendo — Amos 1-3

Posted on November 12, 2011 by parklinscomb

Good sermons, crafted well, are wonderful things — until they step on your toes. And no, I’m not saying it just because I preach. Think about Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech — really a sermon. It attempted … Continue reading →

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And rise again to your allotted portion — Daniel 10-12

Posted on November 5, 2011 by parklinscomb

Without any doubt God is in control of this world. True, bad things happen that God has chosen not to control, because He grants us free will, but the cosmos is absolutely heading for the exact destination He has set … Continue reading →

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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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Where does God dwell? — Isaiah 54-58

Posted on September 25, 2011 by parklinscomb

Thanks for being patient during my little hiatus, taking care of my wife, Linda. She’s recovering nicely. Yesterday I only covered Isaiah 53, and then only barely scratched the surface of what I think can and should be said about … 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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No other God — Isaiah 44-46

Posted on September 19, 2011 by parklinscomb

The main thrust of today’s reading, you may have noticed, is the uniqueness and only-ness of God. Although we assume monotheism in our culture, this section has great value to us because 1) it reminds how foolish the world of … Continue reading →

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Judgment on God’s rod of judgment — Isaiah 13-15

Posted on September 9, 2011 by parklinscomb

Justice is hard to truly realize. The reason is because we’re all guilty. Doubtlessly it is one of the most important reasons that God has forbidden us get our own justice or revenge. Today’s reading gives us some reasons to … Continue reading →

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