Category Archives: religion

Scraps of Cloth

In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious. In that day the Lord will reach out his hand a second … 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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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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He whistles for those at the ends of the earth

Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.  Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.  Woe to … Continue reading

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Bad Fruit

I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard: My loved one had a vineyard on a fertile hillside.   He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He … Continue reading

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Severe Pruning

In that day the Branch of the Lord will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of the survivors in Israel. Those who are left in Zion, who remain in Jerusalem, … Continue reading

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Supplies of Water

See now, the Lord, the Lord Almighty, is about to take from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: all supplies of food and all supplies of water,   the hero and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the diviner … Continue reading

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Wine Diluted with Water

See how the faithful city has become a prostitute! She once was full of justice; righteousness used to dwell in her— but now murderers!   Your silver has become dross, your choice wine is diluted with water.   Your rulers are rebels, … 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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