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Marks of True Fellowship

In a world where "connection" is often reduced to a Wi-Fi signal or a social media follow, the concept of fellowship has lost much of its original weight. We often equate it with a Sunday morning greeting or a potluck dinner. However, according to the first letter of John, true fellowship is far more visceral and profound. By "apostolic fellowship," we are looking at the signs—or marks—of connection as practiced in the days of the apostles....

Marks of True Fellowship In a world where “connection” is often reduced to a Wi-Fi signal or a social media follow, the concept of fellowship has lost much of its original weight. We often equate it with a Sund…

Apocalypse of Isaiah, Part B: Lament, Hope, and the Great Gathering

In our previous look at the "Apocalypse of Isaiah" (chapters 24–27), we explored the cosmic scope of God’s judgment and the promise of a victory banquet that swallows up death forever. While chapter 24 focuses on the devastation of the earth due to the broken Noahic covenant, chapters 26 and 27 shift toward the internal heart-cry of God’s people. In this second part, we explore the rhythmic movement between…...

Apocalypse of Isaiah, Part B: Lament, Hope, and the Great Gathering In our previous look at the “Apocalypse of Isaiah” (chapters 24–27), we explored the cosmic scope of God’s judgment and the promise of a victory banquet that swallows up death forever. …

Apocalypse of Isaiah, Part A

The Apocalypse of Isaiah: Judgment, Justice, and the Victory of God In the grand tapestry of the Book of Isaiah, chapters 24 through 27 stand out as a unique and profound section often referred to by scholars as the "Apocalypse of Isaiah." While much of Isaiah’s earlier writing focuses on immediate historical threats—like the rise of Assyria or the failings of Judah’s kings—these four chapters shift the lens toward the distant horizon....

Apocalypse of Isaiah, Part A The Apocalypse of Isaiah: Judgment, Justice, and the Victory of God In the grand tapestry of the Book of Isaiah, chapters 24 through 27 stand out as a unique and profound section often referred to …

Pronouncements Concerning the Nations, Part C

The Valley of Vision: Where Do You Place Your Hope? In the third installment of our series on Isaiah’s "Pronouncements Concerning the Nations," we shift our gaze from the distant horizons of global superpowers to the immediate surroundings of Jerusalem. During the eighth century B.C., the geopolitical landscape was shifting like sand. Assyria was an unstoppable tide, capturing Ashdod in 711 B.C....

Pronouncements Concerning the Nations, Part C The Valley of Vision: Where Do You Place Your Hope? In the third installment of our series on Isaiah’s “Pronouncements Concerning the Nations,” we shift our gaze from the distant horizo…

Pronouncements Concerning the Nations, Part B

The Sovereignty of God Over the Nations: Lessons from the Rise and Fall of Kingdoms In the seventh part of our journey through the Book of Isaiah, we continue exploring "Pronouncements Concerning the Nations." While the previous study focused on the heavy burden of Babylon, we now turn our attention to the immediate geopolitical landscape of the prophet Isaiah's day—specifically the era of…...

Pronouncements Concerning the Nations, Part B The Sovereignty of God Over the Nations: Lessons from the Rise and Fall of Kingdoms In the seventh part of our journey through the Book of Isaiah, we continue exploring “Pronouncements Concer…

Pronouncements Concerning the Nations, Part A

Sovereign Over the Nations: The Burden of Babylon and the Day of the Lord In the grand tapestry of the Book of Isaiah, chapters 13 through 24 represent a distinct and powerful sub-series: Pronouncements Concerning the Nations. In Hebrew, these are called Massa, meaning a "burden"—a heavy, divine communication through a prophet that explains how God will accomplish His will in the affairs of men....

Pronouncements Concerning the Nations, Part A Sovereign Over the Nations: The Burden of Babylon and the Day of the Lord In the grand tapestry of the Book of Isaiah, chapters 13 through 24 represent a distinct and powerful sub-series: Pronounce…

And just like that, it's 2026!
Blessed new year, everyone, and to start the year I recommend that you read the book, Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health, by Donald S. Whitney. Old but gold, this book gets into the heart of your Christian faith.
The book is highly recommended. God bless!

Book Review: Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health, by Donald S. Whitney In Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health, Donald S. Whitney acts as a “physician of the soul,” moving beyond outward religious activity to help readers assess the internal re…

The Book of Immanuel, Part B (Isaiah 9-12)

Series: The Book of Isaiah (Part 5) Text: Isaiah 9:6–12:6 In the previous section of Isaiah (Chapters 7–8), we explored how God used the children of the prophet Isaiah as "signs and wonders" to King Ahaz. These signs proved that God was present with His people during the terrifying days of the Syro-Ephraimite war. But as we move into Isaiah 9 through 12, the scope of the prophecy expands dramatically....

The Book of Immanuel, Part B (Isaiah 9-12) Series: The Book of Isaiah (Part 5) Text: Isaiah 9:6–12:6 In the previous section of Isaiah (Chapters 7–8), we explored how God used the children of the prophet Isaiah as “signs and wonders&…

The Book of Immanuel, Part A (Isaiah 7-8)

Series: The Book of Isaiah (Part 4) Text: Isaiah 7:10–16; 8:18 In the ancient world, when kings faced existential threats, they looked for military alliances, fortified walls, and weapons of war. But in the book of Isaiah, when King Ahaz of Judah faced the terrifying prospect of annihilation, God offered him something entirely different. He offered him signs…...

The Book of Immanuel, Part A (Isaiah 7-8) Series: The Book of Isaiah (Part 4) Text: Isaiah 7:10–16; 8:18 In the ancient world, when kings faced existential threats, they looked for military alliances, fortified walls, and weapons of war. …

Hope in the Midst of Woes

Based on Isaiah 3:8–11 In a world that often feels like it is stumbling in the dark, the ancient words of the prophet Isaiah ring with a startlingly modern relevance. We look around and see a culture where speech and actions frequently stand against God, where rebellion is not hidden but displayed with pride, and where the definitions of good and evil are often swapped....

Hope in the Midst of Woes Based on Isaiah 3:8–11 In a world that often feels like it is stumbling in the dark, the ancient words of the prophet Isaiah ring with a startlingly modern relevance. We look around and see a cult…

Introduction: The Apex of Jesus' Teaching We stand at a pivotal point in our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, the divine blueprint for building your life on the Rock (Matthew 7:24–27). So far, Jesus has laid the groundwork: revealing the path to true blessedness, defining genuine righteousness, teaching us to practice piety in secret, and calling us to serve God alone....

How to Build Your Life on the Rock, part 5 (a Sermon on the Mount series) Introduction: The Apex of Jesus’ Teaching We stand at a pivotal point in our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, the divine blueprint for building your life on the Rock (Matthew 7:24–27…