Jesus fulfils all righteousness by being baptised and by overcoming Satan’s temptations in the wilderness. In this passage we are shown what Jesus’ goodness looks like and why Jesus’righteousness is important.
Author: Duncan Sills (Duncan Sills)
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The Challenging Lifestyle & Crucial Message of John the Baptist – Matthew 3:1-12
Matthew 3 introduces us to an extraordinary man, John the Baptist. His lifestyle challenges us, his message is critically important, but most of all he spends his entire ministry pointing to the one who is mightier, Jesus Christ.
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Thanksgiving, Comfort & Joy – Isaiah 12
The Messiah described in Isaiah 11 wins a glorious victory, which causes thanksgiving and celebration in chapter 12. How should Christians respond to Jesus Christ, our Lord, Saviour and Messiah.
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The Spirit-Anointed Messiah – Isaiah 11
After two chapters of judgement in Isaiah 9 & 10, Isaiah prophesies hope in chapter 11, speaking of the Messiah to come, on whom the Spirit of God will rest. The wisdom & understanding, counsel & might, knowledge & fear of the LORD of Jesus Christ fills Isaiah’s listeners and us with glorious hope.
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God is Here, God is There
God is here & God is there Words which come from our lips those lips with their sweet smile..
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The Majestic, Terrifying Gardener – Isaiah 10:4-34
Just as Israel was judged by God in chapter 9, so Assyria is judged for her arrogance in chapter 10. God is portrayed as a powerful, yet terrifying, gardener or woodsman, chopping down and burning up trees and weeds, representative of the sinful Assyrians.
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The Good News According to Isaiah
This is an essay I wrote 5 years ago while at London Seminary. Given our current sermon series in Isaiah,
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What a friend we have in Jesus
Although we are including sung worship in our video services now, I know many people are missing singing together. So I’ve asked people in the Church to tell me
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The Righteousness & Wrath of God – Isaiah 9:8 – 10:4
In chapters 9 & 10 of Isaiah, God reveals his righteousness and his wrath upon Israel’s sin. We are also guilty of pride and arrogance, not seeking the Lord and not caring for the needy.
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Light in the Darkness, Hope in Gloom – Isaiah 9:1-7
In the previous chapter, Isaiah prophesied judgement on the land of Judah, but in chapter 9, he prophesies about light and hope. He prophesies about a Son who would be born, who would be called “Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”, who would reign over a growing Kingdom of Peace on David’s...