The song of the vineyard is a recounting, basically of the history of Israel, where God tells of how he planted and tended a vineyard on a fruitful hill, giving it all the best and caring for it with impeccable skill. After this, He expected good grapes. Instead, He received wild grapes, and did not … Continue reading The Wild Vineyard
The Renewal of Zion
Isaiah 4:1–6 (NKJV) 4:1 And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, “We will eat our own food and wear our own apparel; Only let us be called by your name, To take away our reproach.” In the last chapter, we saw that judgment would come upon women who were … Continue reading The Renewal of Zion
Looming Judgment
Isaiah 3 In the opening of this chapter, Isaiah declares the loss of many things in Israel. He says that they will lose their reserves of food and water, their military power, their church structure, their artisans, and their leadership. Children will rule, and unqualified people will be princes. People will lose respect for elders, … Continue reading Looming Judgment
The Balancing Act
The Balancing Act The link above will take you to a pdf of a presentation I made at the Church of God of Scotland Pastor's Conference in Glasgow on Monday, October 23rd. What a great opportunity I had to minister to and train pastors while in Scotland. They are a multi-cultural, anointed, passionate group of … Continue reading The Balancing Act
The Day of the Lord
Isaiah begins chapter two with a prophecy concerning the future glory and dominance of the Lord’s House over the mountains and nations. God’s house will be the focal point of the earth, and many will come to see it, laying down their weapons and learning war no more. He then instructs the house of Jacob … Continue reading The Day of the Lord
The Vision of Isaiah
Today we begin a journey through the book of Isaiah. He was a prophet during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah as kings of Israel. Isaiah begins with the following rebukes: Israel has rebelled against God, Israel has forgotten God, Israel is sinful, and Israel has provoked and made God angry. He asks … Continue reading The Vision of Isaiah
I Am Yours
Song of Solomon 8:10–14 (NKJV) THE SHULAMITE 10 I am a wall, And my breasts like towers; Then I became in his eyes As one who found peace. 11 Solomon had a vineyard at Baal Hamon; He leased the vineyard to keepers; Everyone was to bring for its fruit A thousand silver coins. (TO SOLOMON) … Continue reading I Am Yours
Back from the Honeymoon
Song of Solomon 8:5–9 (NKJV) A RELATIVE 5 Who is this coming up from the wilderness, Leaning upon her beloved? I awakened you under the apple tree. There your mother brought you forth; There she who bore you brought you forth. THE SHULAMITE TO HER BELOVED 6 Set me as a seal upon your heart, … Continue reading Back from the Honeymoon
More of You
Song of Solomon 8:1–4 (NKJV) 8:1 Oh, that you were like my brother, Who nursed at my mother’s breasts! If I should find you outside, I would kiss you; I would not be despised. 2 I would lead you and bring you Into the house of my mother, She who used to instruct me. I … Continue reading More of You
The Love Fest Continues
Song of Solomon 7:7–13 (NKJV) 7 This stature of yours is like a palm tree, And your breasts like its clusters. 8 I said, “I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of its branches.” Let now your breasts be like clusters of the vine, The fragrance of your breath like … Continue reading The Love Fest Continues
Devoted To You 