Deliverance in Zion Isaiah 63:1–6 It is I, speaking in righteousness. Isaiah 63:1 Who is this warrior described in Isaiah 63:1? He is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ, returning to Jerusalem in the day of his wrath after having subdued the nations. He is the great “I am,” speaking in righteousness. He is

Prophetic Truth Isaiah 48:1–6 The former things I declared of old. Isaiah 48:3 The Old Testament records numerous prophecies that were shown to be fulfilled in later history, including those about the coming of the Messiah. In considering future prophecies, we need to take notice of three conclusions. First, if such prophecies have been fulfilled

Common and Special Grace Isaiah 26:7–11 Though grace is shown to the wicked, they do not learn righteousness. Isaiah 26:10 (NIV) Jesus once compared his ministry to that of John the Baptist. John was an austere figure who lived in the desert and preached a sober message of repentance from sin. Jesus moved among the

Four Gifts for Christmas Isaiah 9:6–7 And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Four names for Jesus are given here. They are great names, for they describe who the incarnate Son of God is and they do so in terms of his gifts to us.

Vision of God Isaiah 6:1–8 I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up. Isaiah 6:1 The vision contains four elements. The first element is that of sovereignty, embodied in the picture of “the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up.” It is a dramatization of the fact that he