In 3 stories Jesus shows his astonishing transformational power. He brings light in the darkness in Zebelun & Naphtali, his call makes Peter, Andrew, James & John change career and heals the lives of many in Galilee in this section of Matthew’s Gospel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
God is here & God is there Words which come from our lips those lips with their sweet smile..
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.
This is an essay I wrote 5 years ago while at London Seminary. Given our current sermon series in Isaiah,
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
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.
