May 1 Readings

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READING LIST FOR POETRY AND PROPHECY

Today's Reading is Isaiah 24; Psalms 45

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links:Isaiah 24; Psalms 45

Isaiah 24.1-27.13 is concerned with the judgements and the blessings of the last days. Do you believe we are in the last days? It will a time of God’s victory over the forces of satan. These chapters are a conclusion of Isaiah 13-23. Isaiah 24 is a very sobering chapter,. It speaks of the devastation of the earth by the Lord God. How will it be done? Of course though the seven seals, trumpets and bowls that are in Revelation. But let us remember God’s mercy precedes His judgement. There is still time for people to repent, to come to Jesus Christ before the end has come. In chapter 24, God will judge his enemies.
Such words as lay waste, devastate, ruin are common in this chapter. Notice in verse 2, the judgement will be for ALL of his enemies. Notice in verse 5 the earth is defiled by its people. The earth is polluted, not only in the sense of the environment but also the earth has polluted God’s laws, they have violated his statutes. In verse 6 earth’s inhabitants are burned up. Do you believe there is such a thing as the Greenhouse effect? Well, burning of hydrocarbons in the air has increased the concentration of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide and will increase the temperatures which will affect the climate the ecology and man. Only a few olives and grapes will be left (v. 6; 17.6,11)
In verse 14-16a, the godly remnant will survive the judgement. All through history of Israel, it is the godly remnant who survives judgement. This will be true in the last days as well! These will rejoice in the Righteous One regardless of what happens in the world. The doctrine of the remnant is a very important concept of Isaiah (see Isaiah 1.9; 10.20-22; 11.11, 16; 14.22, 30).
In verse 17-18, we see pictures of animals trying to escape traps but were unable to do so. In Revelation 6.15-17, no matter where sinners go, they will be unable to escape from the wrath of God. This is the only way that you can escape the wrath of God, run to Jesus Christ and you will be saved. The wrath is coming very soon. Remember mercy comes before judgement. In the first coming, Jesus came as the Lamb, as our Savior, in the second coming, He is coming as Judge and King, Will you be ready when He comes?


Jesus, the Messiah, as the Lamb and Lion

Moeller on Isaiah
Resources for Isaiah
Guzik on Isaiah
Peter Pett on Isaiah 24-27
Isaiah 24, with Commentaries verse by verse

Psalm 45, with Commentaries verse by verse

Psalm 45 is a wedding song, written by the Sons of Korah. The bride was a foreign princess (v. 10,12). The groom is a type of Christ. Some have interpreted this to be when the Christ comes back to be with the Church at the second coming. Isn't this appropraite that it is related to the chapter in Isaiah.

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April 11 Readings

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Today's Reading is Isaiah 6

Isaiah 6
This was Isaiah's encounter with God and his call to the ministry. It happened the year Uzziah died. Uzziah was probably related to Isaiah. Isaiah was from the royal court of Judah. Isaiah was in mourning when he saw the vision of the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted. He saw seraphs with six wings, and they were calling to each other a triasignon: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty, the whole earth is full of his glory. Isaiah realized he was before a Holy God and that he was a sinner, a man of unclean lips. What about us do we realize our sinfulness and do we know the holiness of God.

; Isaiah 6.2-3

Since he was a man of unclean lips, one of the seraph put burnong coals on his lips, and his guilt was taken way and his sins were atoned for.

Then he heard the voice of God saying 'Whom shall I send and who will go for us? Isaiah said, 'here I am send me!' God send Isaiah to a ministry which was not an attractive or successful one. He was to go to a peple who wound not listen to the message, their hearts would be calloused, their eras dull and their eyes closed. How many of us would volunteer for that minisry?


Isaiah 6.8

Isaiah asked 'How long?" The Lord gave this devastating answer, until the cities lie desolate and even though a remnant remains, it will again be laid to waste, so the holy seed will be the stump in the land. Even through all this gloom and darkness there was light! The holy seed would come from the stump. A tree can still grow from its stump! So even though the land is desolate becasue of the Babylonian captivity, the holy seed, Jesus, would come on earth and die for us.


Isaiah 6, with Commentaries, verse by verse

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April 7 Readings

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King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links:Isaiah 3; ; Psalm 78

Today's Reading is Isaiah 3, Psalm 78:32-55

Isaiah 3
Isaiah prophesied on the judgement on Jerusalem and Judah. The leaders would be taken away (v. 1-3). There would be a vaccum in leadership (v. 4-7), chaos and anarchy would result. Things got bad because God stepped away from the situation and let nature (the sinful nature of man) have its course. God left them to their wickedness. In verse 1624 Isaiah condemned the overemphasis on the external ornaments, jewelry and clotes. God is going to judge them and us in the last days (13-15). the prophecies spoken here probably applied in Isaiah's day and definitely happened when the Babylonians attacked Jerusalem in 586 B.C.

Guzik on Isaiah 3

Isaiah 3, with Commentaries, verse by verse

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Psalm 78 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Psalm 78:32-55
Is a maskil of Asaph. Verses. 32-39 speaks about rebellion from the Isralite which was anormal way of life for them. Verses 40-64 A repetition of the verse 17-39, the people rebelled, they did not remembered the plagues God gave the Egyptians to free the people (v. 40-55). We should thank God that even though we have sinned like the Israelites He hes not forgotten his mercy and grace to us.

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April 6 Readings

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King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links:Isaiah 2; ; Psalm 38

Today's Reading is Isaiah 2, Psalm 38.17-22

Isaiah 2

This chapter deals with the last days, un the Millenial Kingdom, the fourth peak, (Isaiah 2.1-4; Micah 4.1-3). Jerusalem will become the center of the world! Everyone will be going to Mount Zion, the Mountain of the Lord. 4And He will judge between the nations,And will render decisions for many peoples; And they will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation will not lift up sword against nation, And never again will they learn war. (NASB). At the United Nations, there is a stutue similar to the one below where they MISQUOTE Scripture for their own ends. The caption for the statute said (paraphrase) 'And they will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation will not lift up sword against nation, And never again will they learn war.' There was NO mention of God judging between nations. We need to be carful of misquoting Scripture for our own ends.



The Day of the Lord (verse 6-22), that will be a day of good news and bad news for the peoples of the world. The good news is for those whose know Jesus Christ it will be a day of glorification and resureection! That day will be bad news for those who refuse Jesus Christ in their lives and will face the Judgement. I believe we are getting closer to that day, everyday. What is the Day of the Lord? Some have identified that as a period of time, I have identified as a 24-hour period. According to the NIV Study Bible, it is a time of judgement and/or blessing as God intervenes decisively in the affairs of nations (see Zephaniah 1.4-2.3).

This chapter also deals deals with the captivity as well, in verse 5-20 Assyria and babylon would bring terror upon Judah in Isaiah's day. So when the prophet Isaiah sees this vision he sees it been fulfilled in his day (Peak 1) and in the future (Peak 4).

One phrase that occurs frequently in Isaiah is ON THAT DAY. We will spend one day looking at that phrase.

Do you think that the Second Coming is the Day of the Lord? Please post a comment below about this question or any other verses that have spoken to you today.

Isaiah 2, with Commentaries, verse by verse

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Psalm 38.17-22, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Prayer, Praise and Promises by Warren Wiersbe on Psalm 38. 17-22


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April 5 Readings

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King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links:Isaiah 1; Psalm 38

Today's Reading is Isaiah 1, Psalm 38.9-16

Isaiah 1
Isaiah had served under two good kings Uzziah and Hezekiah and two bad kings Jotham and Ahaz.. Isaiah 1 is an indictment of Judah as a rebellious nation against God. Such phrase as The ox his master, the donkey on his owner’s manger but Israel does not know, my people don’t understand; sinful nation; a people loaded with guilt, a brood of evildoers (v. 6), Sodom, Gomorrah, . (10). These are less than flattering to the people of Judah. They had practice religion not a relationship with God! He was tired of their offering and sacrifices (v. 11-14), their meaningless prayer (v. 15) .
God required something positive from them notice verse 16-18 "Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil, 17 Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow. 18 "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.



Verse 18 is a promise for us today that we can be cleansed before God by the blood of Jesus but we must be willing and obedient. Let us not take verses out of context because we want to feel warm and fuzzy inside let us look at the harsh reality of things. Notice the word ‘IF’ in verse 19 and 20. If you do it THEN..; if you don’t do it then.. There are consequences in our lives to face. Let us not quote 1John 1.9 and not follow through with obedience. This was what faced Judah. So in verse 19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land; 20 But if you refuse and rebel, You shall be devoured by the sword"; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. .If they were obedient they would do well BUT if they resist and rebel, they would be devoured by the sword. This was what happened to Judah in 586 B.C. when the Babylonians destroyed the Temple.
Verse 27-28 speak of the future not only in 586 B.C. but of the Millennial Kingdom .

Isaiah 1, with Commentaries, verse by verse

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Psalm 38.9-16, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Prayer, Praise and Promises by Warren Wiersbe on Psalm 38. 9-16


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April 4 Readings

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King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links:Isaiah 1
Isaiah 1

The Books of Prophecy consist of the Major and Minor Prophets, These are classied as such because of the volume of twords written in each book rather than the importance of the book. Compare the number of words and you will see the difference. The Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel.

The book of Isaiah is known as the Little Bible. It has 66 chapters like the Bible. Chapters 1-39 speaks more of the Righteousness of God and His Judgement which any identify with the Old Testament and Chapters 40-66 has 27 chapters just like the Old Testament and tend to talk about the comfort and compassion that God will give his people. This is similar to the New Testament. The Theme running through Isaiah is salvation. The name Isaiah means 'God is salvation'.

There are four prophetic peaks (points) which are desribed in Jensen's Jensen's Bible Study Charts. Peak 1 deals with the prophecy in the prophet's lifetime, Peak 2 deals with the prophecy related to the Captivity and the Restoration, Peak 3 is the The First Coming of Jesus, Peak 4 is related to the Second return and the Millenial Kingdom, New Heavens and New Earth. When a prophet sees a vision or has a revelation from God it could be any of these four prophetic peaks or a combination of peaks. For example, Isaiah 53 spoke about the first coming. Isaiah 9 is a combination of Peaks 3 and 4.

Isaiah 1, with Commentaries, verse by verse

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