Isaiah Chapter 21 In this chapter, the Lord continues to prophecy through Isaiah of nations that will incur the wrath of Almighty God. He is calling out Babylon, Edom, and Arabia. Babylon will have smoke rising from its great cities, as other nations will overcome them. The watchman sees the lion attacking Babylon along with … Continue reading The Fall of Babylon. Against Edom. Against Arabia
The Sign
Isaiah 20:1–6 (NKJV) 20:1 In the year that Tartan came to Ashdod, when Sargon the king of Assyria sent him, and he fought against Ashdod and took it, 2 at the same time the LORD spoke by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, “Go, and remove the sackcloth from your body, and take your sandals off … Continue reading The Sign
Against Egypt
Isaiah 19 Isaiah paints a picture of the Lord riding on a swift cloud to judge and bring fear upon Egypt. God will cause them to fight against one another, even family. Their sorcerers will give bad advice, and the nation will fall into the hands of a cruel master. Isaiah then tells how the … Continue reading Against Egypt
Against Ethiopia
Isaiah 18:1–7 (NKJV) 18:1 Woe to the land shadowed with buzzing wings, Which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, 2 Which sends ambassadors by sea, Even in vessels of reed on the waters, saying, “Go, swift messengers, to a nation tall and smooth of skin, To a people terrible from their beginning onward, A nation … Continue reading Against Ethiopia
He Paints a Clear Picture…
Isaiah 17:1–14 (NKJV) 17:1 The burden against Damascus. “Behold, Damascus will cease from being a city, And it will be a ruinous heap. 2 The cities of Aroer are forsaken; They will be for flocks Which lie down, and no one will make them afraid. 3 The fortress also will cease from Ephraim, The kingdom … Continue reading He Paints a Clear Picture…
God’s Vengeance
Isaiah 16:1–14 (NKJV) 16:1 Send the lamb to the ruler of the land, From Sela to the wilderness, To the mount of the daughter of Zion. 2 For it shall be as a wandering bird thrown out of the nest; So shall be the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon. 3 “Take … Continue reading God’s Vengeance
The Beautiful Puzzle Part Four – Effective Ministry
Notes from a sermon preached by Dr. Greg Sloop at the Kannapolis Church of God on November 26, 2017 in the AM worship service. Ephesians 4:11–16 (NKJV) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, … Continue reading The Beautiful Puzzle Part Four – Effective Ministry
Against Moab
Isaiah 15:1–9 (NKJV) 15:1 The burden against Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste And destroyed, Because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste And destroyed, 2 He has gone up to the temple and Dibon, To the high places to weep. Moab will wail over Nebo and over … Continue reading Against Moab
Mercy Wins
Isaiah 14 Isaiah opens this chapter with a promise of mercy from God to Israel of restoration and victory. He prophecies the fall of the King of Babylon in unceremonious fashion. He then goes on to describe the fall of Lucifer after his attempt to ascend into heaven and exalt his throne above the stars … Continue reading Mercy Wins
The Day of the Lord
Isaiah 13 Isaiah writes of the day that the Lord will come against all the nations of the earth to destroy and mete out justice. He will bring His sanctified ones with Him and a multitude will come against the kingdoms. Great devastation and destruction will occur. The hands of the enemies will be limp, … Continue reading The Day of the Lord