Category Archives: Discipleship

The Moon will be Dismayed

They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they acclaim the Lord ’s majesty.   Therefore in the east give glory to the Lord ; exalt the name of the Lord , the God of Israel, in the … Continue reading

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Lesser Vessels

The Lord, the Lord Almighty, called you on that day to weep and to wail, to tear out your hair and put on sackcloth.   But see, there is joy and revelry, slaughtering of cattle and killing of sheep, eating of … Continue reading

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Stinking Canals of Egypt

A prophecy against Egypt: See, the Lord rides on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt tremble before him, and the hearts of the Egyptians melt with fear.  “I will stir up Egyptian against Egyptian— … Continue reading

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Send the Lamb

Send the lamb to the ruler of the land, from Sela, by way of the desert, to the mount of the daughter of Zion.  Like fleeing birds, like a scattered nest, so are the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon.  “Give counsel; grant … Continue reading

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Waters Full of Blood

My heart cries out over Moab; her fugitives flee as far as Zoar, as far as Eglath Shelishiyah. They go up the hill to Luhith, weeping as they go; on the road to Horonaim they lament their destruction.   The waters … 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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Sands by the Sea

In that day the remnant of Israel, the survivors of Jacob, will no longer rely on him who struck them down but will truly rely on the Lord , the Holy One of Israel.   A remnant will return, a remnant … Continue reading

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Gently Flowing Waters

That is my understanding of Jesus. He is the lion and lamb at the same time. He came to show us the way to be with God, but we are still free to choose the flood. Continue reading

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Immanuel at the Aqueduct

When Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, King Rezin of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel marched up to fight against Jerusalem, but they could not overpower it.   Now the house … Continue reading

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Come Now, Let us Settle the Matter

When you spread out your hands in prayer, I hide my eyes from you; even when you offer many prayers, I am not listening. Your hands are full of blood! Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out … Continue reading

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