Category Archives: Christian Community

Broth of Impure Meat

I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.’   All … Continue reading

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The Tossing Sea

And it will be said: “Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people.”   For this is what the high and exalted One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: … Continue reading

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Drinking no Water

The blacksmith takes a tool and works with it in the coals; he shapes an idol with hammers, he forges it with the might of his arm. He gets hungry and loses his strength; he drinks no water and grows … Continue reading

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Peace Like a River

This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.   If only you had … Continue reading

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Assyrians at the Aqueduct Revisited

In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked all the fortified cities of Judah and captured them. Then the king of Assyria sent his field commander with a large army from Lachish to King Hezekiah … Continue reading

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Broad Rivers and Streams

You who are far away, hear what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge my power!   The sinners in Zion are terrified; trembling grips the godless: “Who of us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who of us can … Continue reading

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The Fearful Heart will Know

See, a king will reign in righteousness and rulers will rule with justice.   Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of … Continue reading

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The Valley of Vision

A prophecy against the Valley of Vision: What troubles you now, that you have all gone up on the roofs,  you town so full of commotion, you city of tumult and revelry? Your slain were not killed by the sword, … Continue reading

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Bring Water for the Thirsty

A prophecy against Arabia: You caravans of Dedanites, who camp in the thickets of Arabia,  bring water for the thirsty; you who live in Tema, bring food for the fugitives.  They flee from the sword, from the drawn sword, from … Continue reading

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Filled with the Knowledge of the Lord

The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them.   The cow will feed with the bear, their young … Continue reading

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